Ascoli will host Sampdoria in matchday 38 of the Italian Serie B season.

Ascoli’s recent form is mixed: two wins, one draw and two defeats. The side can score freely, as shown by the 3-1 win over Avellino, but they also concede regularly. Sampdoria are more prolific in attack yet have shipped 12 goals in their last five matches, highlighting defensive frailties.

Bookmakers price the home win at 2.29 (44 %), the draw at 3.30 (30 %) and the away win at 3.02 (33 %). Both sides average over 2.7 goals per game recently, suggesting a 55 % likelihood that the match exceeds 2.5 goals.

The probability split stands at 44 % home win, 30 % draw and 33 % away win. Historical head-to-head data, featuring several low-scoring draws, slightly tempers expectations for a high-scoring affair.