National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Ascoli U19 or Pisa U19 that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Ascoli and Pisa U19.
Ascoli U19 form and stats
Ascoli have reached this Primavera Cup stage through battling and winning against Frosinone U19. Last season their Primavera Cup adventure ended in the 1st round.Ascoli U19 has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager and the players.
Ascoli lost their last game at Perugia U19 after a 0-2 scoreline.
Before that game, the home loss against Cosenza U19 with the scoreline 2-3.Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Lazio U19 are coming to town in three days.
Pisa U19 form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Bologna U19 in order to reach 2nd round of Primavera Cup. Pisa U19's mission in Primavera Cup last season failed in the 1st round.With two straight losses from their last two away games, Pisa are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
The supporters enjoyed Pisa U19's previous game versus Salernitana U19, a Primavera 2 4-2 win played at home. A bonkers match with plenty of goals last time out for Pisa, as mentioned above. 6 goals in total, will this fixture be as gleeful?
Preceding that game, the 2-3 loss visiting Cesena U19's place.Pisa have another game away from home in just three sleeps, a Primavera 2 match vs Spezia U19. A back-breaking timetable for the guests!
Head 2 Head
Previous two meetings with these contenders: Ascoli won two, Pisa U19 triumphed in zero and we saw zero draws. zero games with over 2,5 goals, two matches with under 2,5 goals.Ascoli U19 missing players
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| Ascoli U19 | Pisa U19 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Won | W | 3 | 8 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 18 | 8 | Lost | L | 9 | 12 | ||
| 26 | 13 | Scored | S | 17 | 38 | ||
| 57 | 21 | Conceded | C | 27 | 41 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 93% | 92% | ||
| 76% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 84% | ||
| 64% | 58% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 64% | 64% | ||
| 44% | 42% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 36% | 40% | ||
| 28% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 21% | 20% | ||
| 48% | 42% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 68% | ||
| 16% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 7% | 12% | ||
| 40% | 42% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 28% | ||
| 4.3 | 4.1 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.1 | ||
| 4.6 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| 1.2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.6 | 1.8 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 7.4 | 8.4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.3 | 6.7 | ||
| 2.9 | 3.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.2 | ||
| 25% | 15% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 44% | ||