Serie C, Group B 2025-2026: Ascoli-Juventus Next Gen, likely lineups

At the ‘Del Duca’ stadium in Ascoli at 5:30 p.m., an unprecedented challenge takes the stage: Ascoli takes on Juventus Next Gen for the first time in its history, in the match valid for the third day of the Serie C round B. Both sides are coming off a victory: the Marche side defeated Terni with a dry 2-0 win, while the Bianconeri overcame Livorno 2-1.

Tomei is expected to opt for a 4-2-3-1 with Vitale in goal, Alagna (running with Pagliai) and Guiebre on the outsides, while Curado and Nicoletti will act in the center of the rearguard. In the midfield, space will be given to Damiani and Milanese, favored over Corradini, while Del Sole, D’Uffizi and Oviszach will act in the three-quarter. In attack Chakir appears the chosen one to start from the 1′, with Corazza and Gori ready to take over.

Brambilla will have to do without Okoro and Puczka, called up by their respective national teams. A 3-4-2-1 is likely with Mangiapoco between the posts, Pedro Felipe, Scaglia and Turicchia in defense, Perotti and Turco (in the ballot with Pagnucco and Savio) on the lanes, Macca and Faticanti in the middle. More advanced, Deme and Guerra in support of the only forward Vacca.

Probable lineups

Ascoli (4-2-3-1): Vitale; Alagna, Curado, Nicoletti, Guiebre; Damiani, Milanese; Del Sole, D’Uffizi, Oviszach; Chakir. Coach: Tomei

Juventus Next Gen (3-4-2-1): Mangiapoco; Pedro Felipe, F. Scaglia, Turicchia; Perotti, Macca, Faticanti, Turco; Deme, Guerra; Vacca. Coach: Brambilla