Play Off Serie C 2025-2026: Ascoli-Potenza, the probable formations

The Serie C playoffs are back on, with the return matches scheduled for Wednesday night. At the “Del Duca” at 8 p.m., Ascoli and Potenza will play for one of the four spots in the semifinals, after the 0-0 draw in the first leg. At the “Alfredo Viviani” stadium, the balance prevailed on goal chances, leaving the qualification discourse open, even if the regulations favor the Marche.

The bianconeri, who in the first leg missed a penalty kick with Gabriele Gori, will have the advantage of being able to count on two results out of three in front of their own public, by virtue of their status ti head of series: even a draw at the end of the ninety minutes would therefore guarantee access to the semifinals. Opposite situation for the Lucanian red-blues who, after a goalless first leg, will be obliged to win away to center the passage of the round.

Tomei deploys a more solid form in the defensive phase that sees Vitale between the posts and a four-man defensive line composed of Guiebre, Curado, Nicoletti and Alagna. The midfield is entrusted to the Corradini-Damiani pair, while Silipo, Rizzo Pinna and D’Uffizi will act in the three-quarter, with the task of supporting the only forward Gabriele Gori, seeking redemption after the penalty missed in the first leg.

De Giorgio responds with the classic three-pronged set-up. In front of Cucchietti, the defense sees Rocchetti, Riggio, Camigliano and Adjapong employed. The keys to the midfield are entrusted to Felippe, aided by midfielders Erradi and Siatounis. In attack, the trident composed of D’Auria and Schimmenti wide, supporting center forward Jacopo Murano.

Probable formations

Ascoli (4-2-3-1): Vitale; Guiebre, Curado, Nicoletti, Alagna; Corradini, Damiani; Silipo, Rizzo Pinna, D’Uffizi; Gori. All. Tomei.

Potenza (4-3-3):Cucchietti; Rocchetti, Riggio, Camigliano, Adjapong; Erradi, Felippe, Siatounis; D’Auria, Murano, Schimmenti. All. De Giorgio.