Ascoli vs Benevento Match Preview

In the previous round, Ascoli suffered a 1-0 defeat against Pisa and now needs points in this last game of the season in order to get out of relegation troubles. At the moment, they are sitting in the 14th place, having just one point more than Perugia, Pescara, and 3 from Kozenza, and only with a victory here tonight they will ensure 100% their stay in Serie B, regardless of the results of the other teams.

The defender Ranieri remains doubtful for today's match, while the long-term injured strikers Rosseti and Beretta are unavailable.

Benevento has secured their promotion to Serie A several weeks ago and certainly does not have any real motivation in this last game of the season. In the previous round, they suffered a home defeat against Chievo by 0-1. Although they performed quite well and created some decent scoring chances when found themselves back in the score, the guests had the real motivation and grabbed all three points.

Benevento's missings for this last game of the season are the injured Volta and Letizia (defenders), as well as midfielder Viola. Another defender, Caldirola, will also be unavailable, due to suspension.

Ascoli is actually really effective in scoring goals, more specifically, they have scored so far the most goals among the teams sitting in the second half of the table. I think they are able get the positive result they want today against champions Benevento, who have no motivation in this last game of the season. Home to win is my call.