Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC - Avellino

Saturday evening at Cino e Lillo Del Duca, Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC and Avellino meet for matchday 5 of the Serie B season. Both sides are looking to establish consistency in the early stages of the campaign, with the hosts aiming to bounce back from a narrow defeat to Calcio Padova last week. The expected XI for Ascoli features Amine Chakir and Don Bolsius in attack, supported by a midfield anchored by Samuele Damiani and Giovanni Corradini.

Avellino arrive following a hard-fought draw against Palermo, a result that continues a steady run of form including a victory over Modena earlier this month. With Armando Izzo leading the defensive line and Luca Pandolfi expected to start up front, the visitors will look to exploit any gaps in the home setup. Their last competitive meeting in May 2018 ended in a 1-1 draw, reflecting the tight nature of this fixture.