ACR Messina vs Sambiase: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Messina prepare to host Sambiase on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ITALY: Serie D, Group I fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Messina, currently 13th in the standings with 22 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, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Sambiase, sitting 9th with 33 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Messina and Sambiase have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Reggina, Messina recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Sambiase's last outing came against Nuova Igea Virtus, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Messina are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Messina and Sambiase 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Messina's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Sambiase's games average 1.5 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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