Pontedera vs Ascoli: match statistics
Ascoli demonstrates significantly higher form and quality this season, as confirmed by all key indicators. The visitors have won 14 matches with only 4 defeats, scoring 43 goals and conceding just 18, resulting in a +25 goal difference. In away matches, Ascoli wins 50% of the time, scoring an average of 1.5 goals and conceding just 0.83 goals per match, with an impressive 64% possession. Pontedera, on the other hand, is having a disastrous season with a record of 3 wins, 8 draws, and 14 defeats, conceding as many as 45 goals while scoring only 21. The hosts have not won any of their last 5 matches, and at home they lose 42% of the time, conceding an average of 1.75 goals and scoring just 1 goal per match. Ascoli's form in the last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw, 2.6 points per match) contrasts dramatically with Pontedera's form (0 wins, 0.6 points per match), making the visitors' victory highly probable.
Pontedera vs Ascoli: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pontedera played against Ascoli in Serie C Group B (Italy). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Pontedera has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Ascoli has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Pontedera scores 0.84 goals per game and allows 1.80. Ascoli scores 1.65 and allows 0.69. Games in this league average 2.25 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Pontedera's games and 38% of Ascoli's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 42%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 38% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ascoli has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.23 per game. Pontedera takes 10.0 shots per game, while Ascoli takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Pontedera leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Ascoli leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pontedera's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). For Ascoli, it is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie C Group B games average 2.25 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 38% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Ascoli demonstrates significantly higher form and quality this season, as confirmed by all key indicators. The visitors have won 14 matches with only 4 defeats, scoring 43 goals and conceding just 18, resulting in a +25 goal difference. In away matches, Ascoli wins 50% of the time, scoring an average of 1.5 goals and conceding just 0.83 goals per match, with an impressive 64% possession. Pontedera, on the other hand, is having a disastrous season with a record of 3 wins, 8 draws, and 14 defeats, conceding as many as 45 goals while scoring only 21. The hosts have not won any of their last 5 matches, and at home they lose 42% of the time, conceding an average of 1.75 goals and scoring just 1 goal per match. Ascoli's form in the last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw, 2.6 points per match) contrasts dramatically with Pontedera's form (0 wins, 0.6 points per match), making the visitors' victory highly probable.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Pontedera | Ascoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ascoli is 333% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Pontedera · 2.6 pts / game - Ascoli
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ascoli is 96% better for: goals scored per game.
0.84 goals / game - Pontedera · 1.65 goals / game - Ascoli
Ascoli is 161% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.8 goals / game - Pontedera · 0.69 goals / game - Ascoli
Pontedera scores in 60% of games (15 of 25 meczów), while Ascoli keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 meczów).
Ascoli scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Pontedera keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Pontedera
Over / Under - Ascoli
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ascoli is 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Pontedera · 1.65 pts / game - Ascoli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pontedera - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 12%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ascoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Pontedera
Ascoli
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie C Group B).
Teams vs league
| Pontedera | Liga | Ascoli | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.64 | 2.25 | ▲ 2.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 44% | 38% | ▲ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 31% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 63% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 71% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Pontedera's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ascoli. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Pontedera vs Ascoli?
The Serie C Group B match finished Pontedera 1:3 Ascoli. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Pontedera vs Ascoli?
Pontedera score 0.84 goals per game on average and Ascoli 1.65. The Serie C Group B average is 2.25 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 38% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Pontedera's matches and 38% of Ascoli's.
What form are Pontedera and Ascoli in?
Over the last 5 games Pontedera have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Ascoli 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pontedera vs Ascoli?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.