Ascoli enters this Serie B Week 2 clash at home off a 2-1 opening win at Verona, sitting level on points with early leaders and showing attacking intent through recent results. The Picchio bolstered their forward line with the arrival of striker Brunori, expected to feature prominently under Tomei, while potential reopening of the Curva Sud adds to home support at the Del Duca. Carrarese, by contrast, fell 1-2 to Mantova in their opener and have posted modest scoring output in early fixtures. With no reported injuries for either side and limited head-to-head context in the second tier, trader consensus prices Ascoli as narrow favorites on the strength of venue, recent momentum, and squad reinforcement, leaving the draw as the next most likely outcome.