The big picture

Pisa come in 8th on the ladder with 16 points; Ascoli are 3rd on 20. Ascoli are the side higher up the table.

Form

Pisa have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Lazio 1–2.

Ascoli have won two of their last five and most recently beat Cagliari 2–1.

Pisa have lost their last six.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Pisa, watch Stefano Moreo (0.2 goals a game, 1 assist in 2025-26) and Henrik Meister (0.1 goals a game in 2025-26).

For Ascoli, watch Andrea Soncin (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2006-07) and Sasa Bjelanovic (0.3 goals a game in 2006-07).

At Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani

Pisa have won 2 of their last 19 at Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Ascoli have the edge.