US Catanzaro 1929
Football Italy - Serie B Stadio Nicola Ceravolo Sun 25 Jan 11:15
UC Sampdoria
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  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

Serie B Betting Preview: Catanzaro vs Sampdoria

Catanzaro take on Sampdoria at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Sunday 25 January.

Catanzaro to Outscore Sampdoria

We’re going for a straight pick on Catanzaro when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Sampdoria, with odds of +128 currently available.

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Goalless Draw in in Previous H2H Clash

Catanzaro have won three home games on the bounce. Away at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo in their last game, they were beaten 3-1 by Venezia. Le Aquile del Sud recorded just 33% possession and had three shots on target, with Marco D'Alessandro bagging the goal.

Sampdoria drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Entella at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Angelo Gregucci's team managed five shots on goal and had 43% possession, with Luigi Cherubini on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past three matches between Catanzaro and Sampdoria have ended in a draw, with the last encounter finishing 0-0 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The past 5 H2H meetings have resulted in three draws along with a win for Catanzaro and Sampdoria.

Serie B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
7 Catanzaro logo Catanzaro 20 8 7 5 27 24 3 27:24 31
17 Sampdoria logo Sampdoria 20 4 6 10 20 28 -8 20:28 18
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Catanzaro – Last 10 League Games

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Catanzaro have had 52.4% possession and 4.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts, while being awarded 3.9 corners.

Pietro Iemmello and Filippo Pittarello are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Simone Pontisso has 2. Pietro Iemmello is the top assists maker on 3.

Sampdoria – Last 10 League Games

Sampdoria have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. I Blucerchiati have averaged 48.5% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts.

Massimo Coda is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Liam Henderson on 2, with Luigi Cherubini and two others bagging 1. Massimo Coda is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Catanzaro predicted lineup (3-5-1-1): Mirko Pigliacelli (GK), Tommaso Cassandro, Mattia Liberali, Nicolo Brighenti, Costantino Favasuli, Simone Pontisso, Fabio Rispoli, Alphadjo Cissè, Marco D'Alessandro, Pietro Iemmello, Filippo Pittarello.

Sampdoria predicted lineup (3-5-2): Simone Ghidotti (GK), Dennis Hadzikadunic, Oliver Abildgaard, Simone Giordano, Fabio Depaoli, Liam Henderson, Salvatore Esposito, Stipe Vulikic, Luigi Cherubini, Matteo Brunori, Massimo Coda.

Catanzaro vs Sampdoria Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Catanzaro vs Sampdoria with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Catanzaro can claim a Serie B victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of +128 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Serie B form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Catanzaro vs Sampdoria league stats:

  • Catanzaro have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Catanzaro have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Catanzaro have won 3 consecutive games at home.
  • Sampdoria have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Sampdoria have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
Catanzaro to Win Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 43.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 50%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Catanzaro Catanzaro logo 1 - 0 Sampdoria logo Sampdoria

We’re betting on Catanzaro to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +475 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

We’ve seen under 9.5 corners in three consecutive Catanzaro games. There are odds of -147 for this Total Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Catanzaro Logo Catanzaro
Total
8.10 4.20 3.90
Home
9.00 4.70 4.30
Away
8.20 4.00 4.20
Sampdoria Logo Sampdoria
Total
9.30 5.90 3.40
Home
8.90 5.70 3.20
Away
8.20 4.10 4.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Catanzaro +128
Total Goals Under 2.5 -172
Total Corners Under 9.5 -147

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Catanzaro vs Sampdoria Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Bookies

Catanzaro are the +128 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 44% chance of triumphing in this Serie B encounter according to the latest odds. Sampdoria are seen as the most unlikely winner at +210.

There’s the chance to back Catanzaro at -110 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Sampdoria but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Can Catanzaro Keep the Winning Habit at Home?

Catanzaro have won three on the bounce at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo. Le Aquile del Sud have five wins, four draws and one loss in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Sampdoria haven’t won any of their past ten away games. Angelo Gregucci's team have recorded seven defeats and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The last meeting at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo saw Catanzaro and Sampdoria draw 2-2.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Catanzaro logo Catanzaro Home Stats 5-4-1 2.70 1.60 1.10 4 6 6 4
Sampdoria logo Sampdoria Away Stats 0-3-7 2.40 0.70 1.70 4 6 7 3
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Catanzaro logo Catanzaro League Stats
Sampdoria logo Sampdoria League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Catanzaro vs Sampdoria Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Catanzaro vs Sampdoria team news before you bet. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

Catanzaro Predicted Lineup 3-5-1-1

Sampdoria Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

Catanzaro Predicted Lineup 3-5-1-1

22 Mirko Pigliacelli
84 Tommaso Cassandro 14 Mattia Liberali 23 Nicolo Brighenti
27 Costantino Favasuli 20 Simone Pontisso 32 Fabio Rispoli 80 Alphadjo Cissè 77 Marco D'Alessandro
9 Pietro Iemmello
8 Filippo Pittarello
1 Simone Ghidotti
17 Dennis Hadzikadunic 28 Oliver Abildgaard 21 Simone Giordano
23 Fabio Depaoli 16 Liam Henderson 29 Salvatore Esposito 31 Stipe Vulikic 10 Luigi Cherubini
99 Matteo Brunori 9 Massimo Coda

Sampdoria Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

Previous Catanzaro Lineups

17 Jan Serie B
Venezia 3-1 Catanzaro
10 Jan Serie B
Frosinone 2-0 Catanzaro
27 Dec Serie B
Catanzaro 2-0 Cesena
19 Dec Serie B
Bari 1-2 Catanzaro
13 Dec Serie B
Catanzaro 1-0 Avellino
08 Dec Serie B
Modena 1-2 Catanzaro

Previous Sampdoria Lineups

16 Jan Serie B
Sampdoria 1-1 Entella
10 Jan Serie B
Avellino 2-1 Sampdoria
27 Dec Serie B
Sampdoria 2-1 Reggiana
20 Dec Serie B
Calcio Padova 1-1 Sampdoria
12 Dec Serie B
Palermo 1-0 Sampdoria
07 Dec Serie B
Sampdoria 3-2 Carrarese

Injuries & Suspensions

Catanzaro Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matias Antonini Lui Yellow cards
Bruno Verrengia Red card (direc
Jacopo Petriccione Yellow cards
Ruggero Frosinini Red card (direc
Sampdoria Injury Table
Type Name Info
Nikolas Ioannou Yellow cards
Leonardo Benedetti Yellow cards
Oliver Abildgaard Other
Matteo Ricci Calf
Jordan Ferri Muscle
A. Pio Riccio Other
Simone Romagnoli Lower leg
Team Squads

Catanzaro Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Alberto Aquilani

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Mirko Pigliacelli 22 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 2 0
Matias Antonini Lui 4 M 20 1703 20 0 3 0 5 0
Pietro Iemmello 9 F 20 1641 19 1 5 5 3 0
Costantino Favasuli 27 M 20 1626 19 1 1 0 3 0
Alphadjo Cisse 80 M 20 1599 19 1 6 1 3 0

Sampdoria Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Angelo Gregucci

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Simone Ghidotti 22 G 18 1620 18 2 0 0 0 0
Massimo Coda 9 F 20 1484 16 4 9 3 1 0
Liam Henderson 16 M 19 1410 17 2 2 0 8 0
Dennis Hadzikadunic 17 D 17 1389 15 3 0 0 1 0
Fabio Depaoli 23 D 17 1295 16 1 2 1 7 0
Italy FlagSerie B Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Frosinone 20 12 6 2 38:18 42
2 Venezia 20 12 5 3 37:16 41
3 Monza 20 11 5 4 29:17 38
4 Palermo 20 10 7 3 30:14 37
5 Cesena 20 10 4 6 27:22 34
6 Modena 20 9 5 6 28:17 32
7 Catanzaro 20 8 7 5 27:24 31
8 Juve Stabia 20 7 9 4 22:22 30
9 Carrarese 21 7 8 6 30:30 29
10 Empoli 21 7 6 8 26:28 27
11 Calcio Padova 20 6 7 7 20:22 25
12 Avellino 20 6 7 7 24:33 25
13 Sudtirol 20 4 10 6 19:22 22
14 Reggiana 20 5 5 10 24:30 20
15 Entella 20 4 8 8 18:27 20
16 Mantova 20 5 4 11 18:29 19
17 Sampdoria 20 4 6 10 20:28 18
18 Spezia 20 4 5 11 18:28 17
19 Bari 20 3 8 9 16:30 17
20 Pescara 20 2 8 10 25:39 14
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Venezia 10 9 0 1 23:5 27
2 Palermo 11 7 3 1 18:5 24
3 Monza 10 7 2 1 16:7 23
4 Frosinone 9 6 2 1 20:7 20
5 Juve Stabia 10 5 5 0 12:5 20
6 Carrarese 11 5 4 2 16:9 19
7 Catanzaro 10 5 4 1 16:11 19
8 Modena 10 5 2 3 16:9 17
9 Entella 10 4 5 1 12:8 17
10 Empoli 11 3 6 2 17:12 15
11 Cesena 9 4 3 2 13:9 15
12 Sampdoria 10 4 3 3 13:11 15
13 Avellino 10 4 3 3 14:17 15
14 Bari 10 3 4 3 11:11 13
15 Reggiana 10 3 3 4 13:13 12
16 Sudtirol 9 3 2 4 10:10 11
17 Calcio Padova 10 2 5 3 12:13 11
18 Mantova 10 3 2 5 12:17 11
19 Pescara 11 2 4 5 14:17 10
20 Spezia 10 2 3 5 8:14 9