Genoa vs Ascoli - Coppa Italia

A fascinating Coppa Italia chapter awaits on August 16, 2026 when Genoa take on Ascoli at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Coppa Italia contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. Genoa's recent form is difficult to quantify, but the occasion itself should bring the best out of them. Ascoli's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. Arsenal can move three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a win at Brighton this afternoon.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "If I’m Manchester United right now, I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

With J. Pohjanpalo leading the league's scoring charts at 3 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Lewis Hall in pre-season action for Newcastle United(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Manchester United and Arsenal sent scouts to watch Brazilian forward Kaua Elias score a perfect hat-trick for Shakhtar Donetsk, according to The Sun.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. Whatever the outcome, the Coppa Italia fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.