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Catania vs Ascoli

Italy Italy

Serie C - Group A Stadio Rigamonti Ceppi, Lecco
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Match Events

7' Event
Caturano S.
44' Event
Forte F.
46'
Sub
Del Sole F. In: Silipo A.
Out: Del Sole F.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-1, with Catania advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

27%
Catania
33%
Draws
40%
Ascoli
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Ascoli

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Catania haven't matched Ascoli's recent run of results.
  • 40% — that's where the model lands on Ascoli taking it.
  • Ascoli arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Catania, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Catania Clean Sheet 13%
Ascoli Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Catania Ascoli
Matches Played 30 26
Wins 13 17
Draws 11 5
Losses 6 4
Goals Scored 1 1.63
Goals Conceded 1.75 0.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.75 0.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 27, 2026 Serie C - Group A
Catania vs Ascoli
2:1
May 24, 2026 Serie C - Group A
Ascoli vs Catania
4:0
Aug 4, 2010 Club Friendly
Ascoli vs Catania
1:2
May 2, 2007 Serie A
Catania vs Ascoli
3:3
Dec 3, 2006 Serie A
Ascoli vs Catania
2:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Catania Compare

Top Goalscorer Caturano S.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Forte F.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Ascoli Compare

Top Goalscorer Oviszach E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Catania 27 / 100
Ascoli 50 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Catania Ascoli

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick ASC Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 4.00 goals when they meet.

Catania scored in 77% of their last 30 games.

Catania has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Ascoli's defensive record shows goals conceded in 54% of 26 matches.

Scoring Trends

Catania VS Ascoli
1 Goals Scored 1.63
1.75 Goals Conceded 0.38
88% Over 1.5 50%
50% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Catania

(Home)
27 May
Catania
2 : 1
Ascoli
24 May
Ascoli
4 : 0
Catania
20 May
Catania
3 : 3
Lecco
17 May
Lecco
0 : 0
Catania
26 Apr
Atalanta U23
1 : 1
Catania
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Ascoli

(Away)
07 Jun
Ascoli
3 : 0
Union Brescia
03 Jun
Union Brescia
1 : 1
Ascoli
27 May
Catania
2 : 1
Ascoli
24 May
Ascoli
4 : 0
Catania
20 May
Ascoli
1 : 0
Potenza
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Casertana1
Atalanta U230
Crotone1
Audace Cerignola1
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Salernitana-
Cittadella2
Arzignano2
Lumezzane0
Alcione Milano0
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Ravenna-
Cosenza-
TBD-
Monopoli0
Casarano2
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Renate-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Union Brescia-
Campobasso-
TBD-
Pineto2
Gubbio1
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Potenza-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Ascoli-
Juventus U232
Vis Pesaro2
Pianese1
Ternana1
Lecco-
TBD-
Trento1
Giana Erminio2
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Catania-
1/16-finals
Casertana1
Crotone1
TBD-
Salernitana-
Cittadella1
Lumezzane0
TBD-
Ravenna-
Cosenza1
Casarano5
TBD-
Renate-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Union Brescia-
Campobasso1
Pineto1
TBD-
Potenza-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Ascoli-
Juventus U230
Pianese2
Lecco2
Giana Erminio1
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Catania-
1/8-finals
Casertana3
Salernitana4
Cittadella3
Ravenna3
Casarano3
Renate2
TBD-
Union Brescia-
Campobasso1
Potenza6
TBD-
Ascoli-
Pianese2
Lecco2
TBD-
Catania-
Quarter-finals
Salernitana4
Ravenna0
Casarano0
Union Brescia3
Potenza0
Ascoli1
Lecco3
Catania3
Semi-finals
Salernitana1
Union Brescia3
Ascoli5
Catania2
Final
Union Brescia1
Ascoli4