Our Pistoiese vs U.S. Ancona Prediction: 1-1
Pistoiese vs U.S. Ancona in the Italy Serie D Cup is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday February 18, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Pistoiese vs U.S. Ancona prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Pistoiese's Last Match – Pistoiese vs Tuttocuoio
Pistoiese will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Italy Serie D win against Tuttocuoio on February 14. In that match, Pistoiese had 60% possession and 12 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistoiese | 60% | 0 (12) | - | 57 |
 Tuttocuoio | 40% | 0 (6) | - | 31 |
U.S. Ancona's Last Match – U.S. Ancona vs Chieti
Determined to maintain their recent success, U.S. Ancona must win following their 4-1 Italy Serie D victory against Chieti on February 15. In that match, U.S. Ancona saw 57% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 U.S. Ancona | 57% | 0 (6) | - | 85 |
 Chieti | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 37 |
Pistoiese vs U.S. Ancona Stats
Key Stats
| Pistoiese | U.S. Ancona | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 0.53 |
| 2.6 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Pistoiese are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while U.S. Ancona average 1.9 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.