SAMPDORIA VS SPEZIA - ITALY: SERIE B MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE B MATCH DETAILS: SAMPDORIA VS SPEZIA
As Sampdoria prepare to host Spezia on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30 under referee Di Bello, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
SAMPDORIA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Sampdoria, currently 12th in the standings with 29 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 24 points. They've earned 22 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
SPEZIA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Spezia, sitting 18th with 22 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR SAMPDORIA VS SPEZIA
Recent meetings between Sampdoria and Spezia have favored Spezia, with Sampdoria claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Calcio Padova, Sampdoria recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Martinelli, Viti, Abildgaard, Hadzikadunic, Cicconi, Ricci, Henderson, Di Pardo, Pierini, Begic, Brunori. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Spezia's last outing came against Frosinone, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Radunovic, Bonfanti, Hristov, Ruggero, Aurelio, Bellemo, Romano, Adamo, Sernicola, Skjellerup, Vlahovic. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Sampdoria are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Spezia are likely to counter with a 3-5-2 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR SAMPDORIA VS SPEZIA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Sampdoria's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Spezia's games average 1.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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