Ahead of the Sunday, August 16, 2026 clash at Home Arena (Germany), the build-up to Genoa vs Ascoli in the Italy. Cup. 1/32 Finals is reaching fever pitch. Kick-off at 18:30. Tobias Stieler will referee. Weather outlook: Mild conditions, 17°C. Hoffmann remains questionable for Genoa; Richter is a doubt for Ascoli. History: Ascoli 3 - 2 Genoa (2024). Ascoli 2 - 4 Genoa (2021). Ascoli 2 - 1 Genoa (2021). Ascoli 3 - 4 Genoa (2025). Ascoli 0 - 1 Genoa (2022). Score forecast: 3:1.