Ascoli 2-0 Pisa – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model projects a closely fought contest — draw probability sits at 39% as Ascoli take on Pisa.
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Full Analysis
Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca plays host to Ascoli versus Pisa in Serie B, Regular Season - 30. Kick-off: Wednesday 16 March 2022 at 17:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Ascoli have collected 1.70 PPG across 10 Serie B outings this season: 5W 2D 3L. Last five: L W L D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.10 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Ascoli's form when playing at home: 3W 4D 3L across 10 games at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca this term (1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Pisa (all games): 4W 5D 1L across 10 Serie B outings this term — 1.70 points per game. Last five: D L W W W. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 0.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.70 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not.
Pisa's form when playing away from home: 5W 3D 2L across 10 road games this term (1.80 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.70 for Ascoli, 1.70 for Pisa — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 1 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Ascoli, 0 for Pisa and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 1 Nov 2021, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Ascoli — key trading statistics (29 games, 14 at home): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games).
Pisa — key trading statistics (29 games, 14 at away): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; they lead at the break 48% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 29% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Ascoli 62% versus Pisa 48%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Ascoli 48% | Pisa 31%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Ascoli 0.82 xG and Pisa 1.02 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Ascoli attack 0.892 / defence 1.157 | Pisa attack 0.810 / defence 0.888. League average goals — home 1.039 / away 1.088. Data: 29 Ascoli games / 29 Pisa games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Ascoli 25% | Draw 39% | Pisa 36%. Fair-value odds: Ascoli 4.00 | Draw 2.56 | Pisa 2.78. The draw (39%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 28% | BTTS probability 39% | Total xG 1.84. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 72% probability — total xG of 1.84 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 39% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 39% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 25% and away win at 36% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
On the goals line, Poisson's 1.84 combined xG gives a 28% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 1.9 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 39%. Form rates corroborate: Ascoli 60% | Pisa 30% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Ascoli vs Pisa | Competition: Serie B, Regular Season - 30 | Venue: Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca • Kick-off: Wednesday 16 Mar 2022, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Ascoli 25% | Draw 39% | Pisa 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 28% | BTTS 39% | xG Ascoli 0.82 / Pisa 1.02 • Poisson strength factors: Ascoli attack 0.892 / def 1.157 | Pisa attack 0.810 / def 0.888 | league avg home 1.039 / away 1.088 • Poisson stance: Draw (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.82
Ascoli xG
Expected Goals
1.02
Pisa xG
39%
BTTS
58%
Over 1.5
28%
Over 2.5
12%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Ascoli vs Pisa kick off?
Ascoli vs Pisa kicked off at 17:30 on Wednesday 16 March 2022 at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca.
What was the final score in Ascoli vs Pisa?
Ascoli 2 - 0 Pisa.
Where is Ascoli vs Pisa being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca.
What competition is Ascoli vs Pisa part of?
Ascoli vs Pisa is a Regular Season - 30 fixture in the Serie B (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Ascoli vs Pisa?
Our statistical model gives Ascoli a 25% chance of winning, Pisa a 36% chance, and a 39% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Ascoli vs Pisa?
Our model estimates a 39% probability that both Ascoli and Pisa will score (BTTS).
Will Ascoli vs Pisa have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 28%.
What is the head-to-head record between Ascoli and Pisa?
Record (1 meetings): Ascoli 0W | Draws 1 | Pisa 0W.
What form are Ascoli and Pisa in?
Ascoli (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-W-L-D-W. Pisa (all comps): 4W-5D-1L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 0.70 | L5 D-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Ascoli's attack rating (0.89) and Pisa's defence rating (0.89), the model arrives at 0.82 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Pisa's attack (0.81x) against Ascoli's defence (1.16x) — and the away total comes out at 1.02.
These ratings are built from 29/29 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 0-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 17.6%. Close behind: 1-1 (15.0%), 0-1 (14.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 47% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Draw
25%
3.99
39%
2.55
36%
2.80
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
16.2%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 0
15.8%
Draw
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.82
Ascoli xG
Total xG
1.84
1.02
Pisa xG
3.99
25%
Home win
2.55
39%
Draw
2.80
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
55%
Over 1.5
1.82
45%
Under 1.5
2.22
28%
Over 2.5
3.57
72%
Under 2.5
1.39
12%
Over 3.5
8.33
88%
Under 3.5
1.14
4%
Over 4.5
25.00
96%
Under 4.5
1.04
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
39%
BTTS Yes
2.54
61%
BTTS No
1.65
Clean Sheet
36%
2.77
44%
2.28
Win to Nil
9%
11.07
16%
6.38
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 15.8 | 16.2 | 8.2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.0 | 13.3 | 6.8 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | – | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Ascoli vs Pisa?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 17.6%.
How many goals are Ascoli and Pisa expected to score?
The model projects 0.82 expected goals for Ascoli and 1.02 for Pisa, a combined total of 1.84.
How confident is the prediction model for Ascoli vs Pisa?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 29 outings, Ascoli have picked up 1.59 PPG on a 13W 7D 9L record — L-W-L-D-W across the most recent five.
Pisa's form line: 15W 10D 4L from 29 games, 1.90 PPG, last five D-L-W-W-W.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.59 PPG for Ascoli against 1.90 for Pisa. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Ascoli have posted 1.21 PPG from 14 outings (4W 5D 5L).
On the road, Pisa have gone 7W 4D 3L from 14 away games — 1.79 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Pisa come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Ascoli are averaging 1.41 goals scored and 1.28 conceded per game recently; Pisa are on 1.34 scored and 0.76 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Ascoli have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games.
Defensively: Pisa in 45% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 29 Results — Serie B
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Ascoli
Current Season
Pisa
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Ascoli and Pisa in coming into this match?
Ascoli have gone 13W 7D 9L in their last 29 games (1.59 PPG), while Pisa have gone 15W 10D 4L in their last 29 (1.90 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Ascoli at home or Pisa away?
Pisa's away record (1.79 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Ascoli at home: 1.21 PPG; Pisa away: 1.79 PPG.
Have Ascoli or Pisa been keeping clean sheets recently?
Ascoli have kept a clean sheet in 21% of their recent games, Pisa in 45%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 6 times that we have on record, stretching back to November 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie B. It has been a while since the last meeting — 10 May 2024, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Ascoli have gone 3W 0D 0L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Pisa — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
3
Ascoli
1
Draws
2
Pisa
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Ascoli and Pisa?
From 6 meetings on record, Ascoli have won 3, Pisa have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Ascoli and Pisa last play each other?
They last met on 10 May 2024, when Ascoli 2-1 Pisa.
Who has won more matches between Ascoli and Pisa?
Ascoli have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Ascoli are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 21% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Pisa are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Ascoli 57%, Pisa 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 36% for Ascoli and 29% for Pisa.
On the defensive side: Pisa in 36%; Ascoli have failed to score in 29% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Ascoli home games / Pisa away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Ascoli play Pisa?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 57% of Ascoli's recent matches and 50% of Pisa's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Ascoli vs Pisa usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Ascoli's recent games and 29% of Pisa's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Ascoli and Pisa tend to score early?
Ascoli have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Pisa in 79% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Ascoli cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Pisa.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Ascoli beat Pisa 2-0 at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca, Regular Season - 30, in the Serie B. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Ascoli 0.82 xG and Pisa 1.02 xG, a combined 1.84. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Ascoli beat their projection by 1.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Pisa landed 1.0 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Ascoli attack 0.89 / defence 1.16 against Pisa attack 0.81 / defence 0.89, drawn from 29/29 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Ascoli 25% | Draw 39% | Pisa 36%, with the draw its most likely call at 39%. Instead the game produced a Ascoli win, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 28%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 58% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 39% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 40% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Ascoli 48%, Pisa 31%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Ascoli's trading profile (29 games, 14 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not.
Pisa's trading profile (29 games, 14 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Ascoli 1.59 PPG, Pisa 1.90 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Ascoli win broke the near-deadlock. Ascoli (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.07 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.21 average — tighter than their form line. Pisa (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.29 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 0.79 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.