SAMPDORIA VS CALCIO PADOVA - ITALY: SERIE B MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE B MATCH DETAILS: SAMPDORIA VS CALCIO PADOVA
As Sampdoria prepare to host Calcio Padova on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
SAMPDORIA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Sampdoria, currently 14th in the standings with 26 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 24 points. They've earned 19 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
CALCIO PADOVA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Calcio Padova, sitting 11th with 29 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR SAMPDORIA VS CALCIO PADOVA
Recent meetings between Sampdoria and Calcio Padova have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw.
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Palermo, Sampdoria recorded a 3-3 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Martinelli, Viti, Abildgaard, Hadzikadunic, Cicconi, Henderson, Conti, Di Pardo, Pierini, Begic, Brunori. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Calcio Padova's last outing came against Carrarese, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 3-1-4-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Sorrentino, Barreca, Perrotta, Belli, Villa, Harder, Fusi, Lasagna, Di Mariano, Seghetti, Varas. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Sampdoria are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sampdoria and Calcio Padova are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR SAMPDORIA VS CALCIO PADOVA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Sampdoria's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Calcio Padova's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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