Get ready for a gripping Italian Serie B game on 23.08.2026 when Verona faces Ascoli. With Verona’s superior tactics and skilled players, they're set to be the frontrunners. For the best betting experience, check out our in-depth game analysis and predictions.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cesena | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | Ascoli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | Pisa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 18 | Empoli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 20 | Virtus Entella | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Verona vs Ascoli Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppa Italia | Hellas Verona | Ascoli | 12.08.2023 | 3-1 |
| Serie B | Hellas Verona | Ascoli | 16.03.2019 | 1-1 |
| Serie B | Ascoli | Hellas Verona | 30.10.2018 | 1-0 |
| Serie B | Hellas Verona | Ascoli | 13.03.2017 | 0-0 |
| Serie B | Ascoli | Hellas Verona | 15.10.2016 | 1-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppa Italia | Hellas Verona | Virtus Entella | 16.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hellas Verona | Lecco | 02.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hellas Verona | Dolomiti Bellunesi | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hellas Verona | Virtus Verona | 22.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hellas Verona | Rovereto | 19.07.2026 | 8-1 |
| Serie A | Hellas Verona | AS Roma | 24.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Serie A | Inter | Hellas Verona | 17.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Hellas Verona | Como | 10.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Juventus | Hellas Verona | 03.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Hellas Verona | Lecce | 25.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppa Italia | Genoa | Ascoli | 16.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| Coppa Italia | Ascoli | Potenza | 08.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ascoli | Lazio | 02.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Frosinone | Ascoli | 26.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie C - Promotion - Play-offs | Ascoli | Union Brescia | 07.06.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie C - Promotion - Play-offs | Union Brescia | Ascoli | 03.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie C - Promotion - Play-offs | Catania | Ascoli | 27.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie C - Promotion - Play-offs | Ascoli | Catania | 24.05.2026 | 4-0 |
| Serie C - Promotion - Play-offs | Ascoli | Potenza | 20.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie C - Promotion - Play-offs | Potenza | Ascoli | 17.05.2026 | 0-0 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Verona vs Ascoli
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Verona vs Ascoli
There's something uniquely compelling about this one. A fallen giant meets a hungry upstart, and the stage is Italian football's second tier. Verona — once a proud Serie A club — now find themselves navigating Serie B waters. Ascoli arrive having just clawed their way back up from Serie C through the play-offs. Two very different stories, one pitch.
Here's what you need to watch for: Verona finished last season in Serie A looking genuinely lost. Their final run of results told a brutal story — one win in their last ten league games, shipping goals regularly and struggling badly to find the net at home. A club of their size dropping into Serie B should theoretically mean dominance. But that form deserves serious caution.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Verona being nailed-on favourites just because of their pedigree. The odds have them at 1.63, but I'd argue that's short given the context.
Ascoli, meanwhile, are riding genuine momentum. They won their Serie C play-off campaign with real conviction — beating Catania 4-0, dismantling Union Brescia 3-0, and grinding out crucial away results when it mattered most. This is a team that knows how to win ugly and win big. They come into Serie B with belief, structure, and legs still full of adrenaline.
The surprising stat here? In five head-to-head meetings, these sides have never produced a high-scoring result at the Bentegodi when Verona hosted in Serie B — a 1-1 and a 0-0 tell you all you need to know about the defensive nature of this specific fixture. That pattern is genuinely valuable for the right markets.
From a betting perspective, the Draw at 3.85 looks like the standout value. Verona are rebuilding their identity in a new division. Ascoli won't sit back and be bullied. Under 2.5 goals also deserves serious consideration given the historical template of this matchup.
My bold prediction: this ends 1-1. Verona will score — the home crowd will push them — but Ascoli will find an equaliser through a set piece or a counter-attack. Back the draw, keep an eye on both teams to score, and enjoy watching two clubs with genuinely fascinating stories fight for every inch.
Saturday night football doesn't always need a superstar. Sometimes two hungry clubs with something to prove is all you need. This is one of those nights.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Kastanos | Cyprus | 28 | Midfielder | 176 | 71 |
| A. Bernede | France | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| D. Bradarić | Croatia | 26 | Defender | 178 | 69 |
| S. Perilli | Italy | 31 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 88 |
| N. Leali | Italy | 33 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 80 |
| A. Harroui | Morocco | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 76 |
| S. Mulattieri | Italy | 25 | Attacker | 183 | 77 |
| D. Oyegoke | England | 23 | Defender | 188 | 63 |
| A. Edmundsson | Faroe Islands | 25 | Defender | 193 | 81 |
| A. Sarr | Sweden | 25 | Attacker | 188 | 83 |
| K. Sezonienko | Poland | 23 | Attacker | 190 | 80 |
| M. Compagnon | Italy | 24 | Midfielder | 171 | n/a |
| D. Livramento | Netherlands | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | 82 |
| G. Toniolo | Italy | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| T. Slotsager | Denmark | 20 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| N. Calabrese | Italy | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Fallou Cham | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Bega | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Cerbone | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| N. Tagne | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Acampora | Italy | 32 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 74 kg |
| G. Gori | Italy | 27 | Attacker | 187 | 75 |
| M. Curado | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 186 cm | 80 kg |
| S. Damiani | Italy | 28 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| D. Bolsius | Netherlands | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Guiébré | Burkina Faso | 29 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| N. Rizzo | Italy | 26 | Defender | 188 cm | n/a |
| F. Gattoni | Argentina | 27 | Defender | 183 | 79 |
| G. Crespi | Italy | 25 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 75 |
| A. Silipo | Italy | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Vitale | Italy | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| T. Milanese | Italy | 24 | Defender | 173 cm | 61 kg |
| G. Corradini | Italy | 23 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| S. D'Uffizi | Italy | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Oliveri | Italy | 23 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| S. Perciun | Moldova | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| M. A. Chakir | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| A. Russo | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Dente | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| F. Diamanti | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Verona vs Ascoli match odds
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