Genoa and Ascoli face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Coppa Italia season. The game takes place at Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Marassi) on Sunday, 16/08/2026, at 17:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Genoa Cricket and Football Club S.p.A. vs Il Picchio, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Genoa vs Ascoli

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👉 Our prediction is: Genoa win or draw

The home team is usually a safe bet in the Double Chance market, and that is no different in the upcoming match. Our top tip is to bet a Genoa win or draw against Ascoli.

Our analysis of Genoa points to them being the superior side, which is why they have a strong chance to win the match outright. And with the added benefit of needing only a draw at home against Ascoli, their chances of cashing in the 1X Double Chance bet grow even stronger.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Genoa vs Ascoli is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Genoa and Ascoli in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Genoa and Ascoli to score goals.

The Griffin preview

Genoa comes into the match having played 0 games in the Coppa Italia so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 11 draws, and 18 losses.

Genoa's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the Coppa Italia, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.15.

The offence system of Genoa is led by Lorenzo Colombo as the top scorer of the season. The italian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Aarón Martín, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 56 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 1.37.

Il Picchio preview

On the other hand, Ascoli comes into the match having played 1 games in the Coppa Italia so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

Ascoli's attack has scored 3 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Coppa Italia, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 3.

The offence system of Ascoli is led by Giovanni Corradini as the top scorer of the season. The italian midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Giovanni Corradini, who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 1 goals conceded in 1 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: Genoa vs Ascoli

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Genoa Team Logo

Genoa

Italy - Coppa Italia

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D D L

0.4

Home L L W L W

1.2

Away L D D W L

1

Away Team

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Ascoli

Italy - Coppa Italia

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D L W

2

Home W W L D D

1.6

Away D W D L L

1

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Published on 13 August 2026, at 21:30 Last updated on 13 August 2026, at 21:30
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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