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Football Italy - Serie B Stadio Luigi Ferraris Wed 1 Oct 14:30
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  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

Serie B Betting Preview: Sampdoria vs Catanzaro

Sampdoria host Catanzaro in this Italian Serie B meeting at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Wednesday 1 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Goals Look in Short Supply

We’re confident that there will be a low goal count when Sampdoria and Catanzaro meet. The Total Goals market offers us the chance to bet on Under 2.5 and the odds of -161 look really appealing.

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Previous H2H Encounter Ended 2-2

Sampdoria played Bari on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stadio San Nicola. Massimo Donati's men had just 30% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Fabio Depaoli registering the goal.

Catanzaro hosted Juve Stabia at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw. The Calabria outfit enjoyed 58% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Bruno Verrengia and Pietro Iemmello were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sampdoria are unbeaten when it comes to the past three games against Catanzaro, with the last clash ending in a 2-2 draw at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo. The previous 4 H2H games have ended in two draws along with a victory for Sampdoria and Catanzaro.

Serie B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
12 Catanzaro logo Catanzaro 5 0 5 0 6 6 0 6:6 5
20 Sampdoria logo Sampdoria 5 0 1 4 3 9 -6 3:9 1
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Sampdoria – Last 10 League Games

Sampdoria have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. The Genoa club have averaged 43.1% possession and 2.9 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 2.7 corners from 2.2 shots on goal and 6.3 attempts.

Fabio Depaoli, Massimo Coda and Melle Meulensteen are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Simone Pafundi and Alex Ferrari are the top assists makers with 2.

Catanzaro – Last 10 League Games

Catanzaro have 2 victories, 2 defeats and 6 draws, with an average of 2.4 shots on goal, 6.9 attempts and 1.0 goals. Alberto Aquilani's team average 53.9% possession, 3.4 corners taken and 4.6 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 8.5 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Pietro Iemmello got 3 goals, Alphadjo Cisse notched 2, while Bruno Verrengia and two other players scored 1. Simone Pontisso has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sampdoria predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Simone Ghidotti (GK), Alessandro Pio Riccio, Dennis Hadzikadunic, Stipe Vulikic, Fabio Depaoli, Liam Henderson, Oliver Abildgaard, Nikolas Ioannou, Simone Pafundi, Leonardo Benedetti, Marvin Cuni.

Catanzaro predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Mirko Pigliacelli (GK), Nicolo Brighenti, Matias Antonini Lui, Davide Bettella, Tommaso Cassandro, Simone Pontisso, Fabio Rispoli, Costantino Favasuli, Alphadjo Cissè, Pietro Iemmello, Luca Pandolfi.

Sampdoria vs Catanzaro Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Sampdoria vs Catanzaro betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, a corners forecast and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Our research tells us that a price of -161 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a worthwhile bet for this Serie B encounter. This wager has a big prospect of landing a payout according to the stats.

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Key Sampdoria vs Catanzaro league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sampdoria games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Sampdoria games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Sampdoria games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Catanzaro games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Catanzaro games.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 61.7% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sampdoria Sampdoria logo 1 - 1 Catanzaro logo Catanzaro

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +390 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -125 BetMGM logo

We’ve not seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered in six consecutive Sampdoria games. We’re going to wager on the teams to fall short for Total Corners and this selection is available at -125.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sampdoria Logo Sampdoria
Total
5.60 2.90 2.70
Home
7.50 4.50 3.00
Away
8.00 4.10 3.90
Catanzaro Logo Catanzaro
Total
8.00 3.40 4.60
Home
8.00 4.50 3.50
Away
8.90 3.70 5.20
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -161
Full-Time Result Draw +235
Total Corners Under 9.5 -125

Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: less than three goals in total, a draw on the Full-Time Result as well as less than 9.5 corners to be taken.

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Sampdoria vs Catanzaro 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.

Bookies Make Sampdoria Favourites to Win

At betting odds of +110, the bookies make Sampdoria probable winners and there’s a 48% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Serie B encounter. If you’re searching for a different slant, Catanzaro are available at +225.

If Sampdoria and Catanzaro play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -123.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. If you anticipate that one team or more will achieve a shutout, then Both Teams to Score No is -132.

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Four Sampdoria Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

Sampdoria have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Catanzaro have failed to win in their last four matches on their travels. Le Aquile del Sud have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Sampdoria drew 3-3 with Catanzaro when the sides last met at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sampdoria logo Sampdoria Home Stats 4-3-3 1.50 0.70 0.80 2 8 2 8
Catanzaro logo Catanzaro Away Stats 2-4-4 2.30 0.90 1.40 5 5 4 6
  • 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
Sampdoria logo Sampdoria League Stats
Catanzaro logo Catanzaro League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Sampdoria vs Catanzaro Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Sampdoria vs Catanzaro team news. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

Sampdoria Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Catanzaro Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Sampdoria Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

1 Simone Ghidotti
5 A. Pio Riccio 17 Dennis Hadzikadunic 31 Stipe Vulikic
23 Fabio Depaoli 16 Liam Henderson 28 Oliver Abildgaard 44 Nikolas Ioannou
20 Simone Pafundi 80 Leonardo Benedetti
7 Marvin Cuni
22 Mirko Pigliacelli
23 Nicolo Brighenti 4 Matias Antonini Lui 18 Davide Bettella
84 Tommaso Cassandro 20 Simone Pontisso 32 Fabio Rispoli 27 Costantino Favasuli
80 Alphadjo Cissè 9 Pietro Iemmello
7 Luca Pandolfi

Catanzaro Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Sampdoria Lineups

27 Sep Serie B
Bari 1-1 Sampdoria
20 Sep Serie B
Monza 1-0 Sampdoria
13 Sep Serie B
Sampdoria 1-2 Cesena
31 Aug Serie B
Sudtirol 3-1 Sampdoria
25 Aug Serie B
Sampdoria 0-2 Modena
18 Aug Coppa Italia
Spezia 5-3 Sampdoria

Previous Catanzaro Lineups

26 Sep Serie B
Catanzaro 2-2 Juve Stabia
20 Sep Serie B
Reggiana 2-2 Catanzaro
13 Sep Serie B
Catanzaro 1-1 Carrarese
30 Aug Serie B
Spezia 0-0 Catanzaro
24 Aug Serie B
Catanzaro 1-1 Sudtirol
15 Aug Coppa Italia
Sassuolo 1-0 Catanzaro

Injuries & Suspensions

Sampdoria Injury Table
Type Name Info
Leonardo Benedetti Yellow cards
Estanis Pedrola Hamstring
Simone Romagnoli Lower leg
Gennaro Tutino Ankle
Catanzaro Injury Table
Type Name Info
Marco Pompetti Lower leg
Italy FlagSerie B Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Modena 5 4 1 0 11:3 13
2 Frosinone 5 3 2 0 10:3 11
3 Palermo 5 3 2 0 7:2 11
4 Cesena 5 3 2 0 9:5 11
5 Avellino 5 3 1 1 9:7 10
6 Sudtirol 5 2 2 1 9:7 8
7 Venezia 5 2 2 1 7:5 8
8 Juve Stabia 5 1 4 0 6:4 7
9 Monza 5 2 1 2 4:4 7
10 Calcio Padova 5 2 1 2 4:5 7
11 Carrarese 5 1 3 1 8:7 6
12 Catanzaro 5 0 5 0 6:6 5
13 Reggiana 5 1 2 2 7:8 5
14 Entella 5 1 2 2 4:6 5
15 Empoli 5 1 2 2 7:11 5
16 Pescara 5 1 1 3 9:9 4
17 Mantova 5 1 0 4 4:11 3
18 Bari 5 0 2 3 3:9 2
19 Spezia 5 0 2 3 2:8 2
20 Sampdoria 5 0 1 4 3:9 1
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Modena 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
2 Palermo 3 2 1 0 4:1 7
3 Avellino 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
4 Sudtirol 3 2 0 1 6:4 6
5 Venezia 3 2 0 1 5:3 6
6 Monza 3 2 0 1 2:1 6
7 Empoli 3 1 2 0 6:4 5
8 Pescara 3 1 1 1 7:5 4
9 Reggiana 2 1 1 0 5:3 4
10 Frosinone 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
11 Entella 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
12 Catanzaro 3 0 3 0 4:4 3
13 Calcio Padova 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
14 Mantova 3 1 0 2 4:9 3
15 Cesena 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
16 Bari 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
17 Juve Stabia 2 0 2 0 0:0 2
18 Carrarese 2 0 1 1 3:4 1
19 Spezia 3 0 1 2 1:5 1
20 Sampdoria 2 0 0 2 1:4 0