Ascoli
vs
FC Bari 1908
Kick-off
18:30 GMT
28 March 2018
Despite international football taking the place of lots of European action this week, Serie B hasn’t been affected. On Wednesday night, Ascoli and Bari meet in what is being described as a top vs bottom clash. Bari aren’t quite top and sit 4th currently while Ascoli are just above bottom in 21st place.
Cristian Galano is Bari’s main man in front of goal with 13 goals so far this campaign. He needs more if his side are to push into the promotion places.
Bari haven’t necessarily been at dominant against Ascoli in their last few meetings despite only losing once. In May of last season, they were beaten 1-0 at home by the minnows, but they put that right earlier this term. After a goalless first-half in October, they managed to score three unanswered goals in the second period to win 3-0. In just one of the last six games have both teams scored.
The hosts need a result on Wednesday to increase their chances of survival but it looks bleak. A win could take them in 20th but they need more than one result for a glimmer of hope.
Latest matches: Ascoli
24.03.2018 | ![]() |
Spezia Calcio | Ascoli | 1:1 | D |
17.03.2018 | ![]() |
Ascoli | Ternana Calcio | 2:1 | W |
10.03.2018 | ![]() |
SSC Venezia | Ascoli | 1:0 | L |
03.03.2018 | ![]() |
Ascoli | Sportiva Salernitana | 1:3 | L |
27.02.2018 | ![]() |
US Palermo | Ascoli | 4:1 | L |
Like their opponents, Bari also desperately need a result. Three points won’t actually improve their league position but it will give them a better chance of automatic promotion. Latest matches: FC Bari 1908
24.03.2018
Seri
FC Bari 1908
Brescia Calcio
3:0
W
17.03.2018
Seri
AS Cittadella
FC Bari 1908
0:0
D
13.03.2018
Seri
FC Bari 1908
Spezia Calcio
1:1
D
10.03.2018
Seri
FC Bari 1908
Pro Vercelli
2:2
D
24.02.2018
Seri
Ternana Calcio
FC Bari 1908
1:2
W
This game is certainly Bari’s to lose and it’s hard to see past a win for the promotion contenders. They shouldn’t be fazed by a side who are strong favourites for the drop but will need to maintain focus and concentration. It won’t be a game that’s full of goals or excitement but it should be a very professional performance from Bari.
28 March 2018 - 18:30 GMT
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