Ascoli are going through a rough patch. Their last five matches have brought only two draws and three losses, and they have struggled to score, managing just one goal in each of those draws while being shut out in several defeats. They are not in good shape and will be glad to be at home.

Pisa have been up and down. They lost their most recent game heavily, but before that they picked up two convincing wins and a draw, so they have shown they can score and get results. With Ascoli struggling and Pisa looking the more dangerous side, this one leans toward a Pisa win, though a draw is not out of the question.