Hellas Verona vs AscoliPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Opening weekend of Serie B, with Hellas Verona returning to the division following relegation from Serie A, a campaign that ended with a May defeat to Roma. In pre-season, the Veneto side won four straight friendlies before a 2-2 Coppa Italia draw against Virtus Entella. Ascoli, on the other hand, come up via the Serie C play-offs, sealed with a 3-0 win over Union Brescia, and had a bumpier preparation, with one win and three defeats across friendlies and the Coppa Italia. The head-to-head record tilts toward Hellas Verona, who have two wins against Ascoli's single victory and two draws in their five most recent meetings. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.