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Ascoli vs Modena Prediction & Preview

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This Saturday, Serie B action continues as Ascoli welcomes Modena to the Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca for a crucial clash in the 34th round of the league. Both teams are looking to improve their form as they approach the business end of the season.

Ascoli, under coach Massimo Carrera, find themselves in a precarious position at 18th on the table with 33 points. Their recent form offers mixed signals; they have secured only one win from their last five matches but managed draws in two others, showing signs of resilience. In their latest outing, they held firm for a goalless draw against Cittadella away from home.

Modena's situation isn't much brighter. Positioned 14th with 39 points and coached by Pierpaolo Bisoli, they've been struggling too with no wins in their last five matches—suffering three draws and two losses. They come off a disappointing result at home where Catanzaro outplayed them leading to a 3-1 defeat.

Historically speaking over recent encounters between these two sides provides an edge to Modena who holds three wins compared to Ascoli's two from their last five head-to-head meetings—including a narrow victory (1-0) against Ascoli earlier this season at Stadio Alberto Braglia.

In terms of goalscoring prowess when playing at home this season, Ascoli averages scoring one goal per game while conceding just under half that amount (0.4 goals per game). On travels though Modena scores slightly higher (1.25 goals/game) but concedes equally more (1.25 goals/game), suggesting vulnerability in defense away from home.

Bet

Given both teams’ struggle for consistency and considering how closely matched these sides appear based on current form and historical results—alongside notable defensive strength shown by Ascoli when playing at home—the odds suggest that betting on 'Under 2.5 goals' could be most prudent choice here especially given its lower risk profile combined with compelling odds set at 1.47.