Cittadella vs Ascoli | All you need to know.
On December 10, 2021 by Jake IovineTwo in-form teams on a collision course this Saturday. Ascoli has always been a headache for Cittadella in years past.
As the month goes by, more and more matches are popping up for Cittadella.
Ascoli has proved to be a tough itch to scratch for the Granata. Cittadella just edges the all time series over Ascoli by 9 wins to 8. Though most of those winning have came in the early years; Ascoli have lost to Citta only once in their last six meetings.
A tight series leads to a tight table positions. Cittadella, currently chasing the playoff pack, and have gotten themselves within one point. Above them are Ascoli, who are having a wonder season so far.
I Picchi has pushed themselves to 7th in Serie B, gaining an impressive 26 points. After nearly avoiding relegation last season, Ascoli are aiming for top division promotion.
For Cittadella, a win would all but guarantee a place in the top 8 by the end of the weekend. On a six game unbeaten run, the Granata must get the job done without one of their top scorers, Orji Okwonkwo.
Back on the sidelines, the appearance of Giacomo Beretta looks certain. As it turns out, Beretta might’ve been the better option overall.
Okwonkwo has not scored in two months, granted he has been injured for a few weeks. Beretta may not be as fast as Okwonkwo, nor as technical, but his confidence might do the trick. A goal two weekends ago against Perugia has lighten up Giacomo in his mental game, and a start against Ascoli will challenge him more.
Both teams having not lost in their last six collide at the Tombolato. Ascoli has been efficient away from home, racking 5 wins and 2 draws from 8 road matches. That tally brings them to the second best in Serie B, behind Brescia.
One of these in-form teams will drop points. It’s an exciting match in Veneto, and the last match before Cagliari!