Stadium: Luigi Ferraris (Genoa)
Sampdoria failed in several previous matches and rolled back to the relegation zone. The match against Spezia is a great opportunity for Roberto D'Aversa's team to improve their statistics. Will the Genoese take advantage of it? There are several betting options to consider.
Sampdoria is looking for balance
Roberto D'Aversa's team played strictly at their own goal in the first rounds, struggling to create scoring chances. Then there was a shift: in several previous matches, Sampa started to score regularly, not without conceding as much. The losses to Napoli (0-4), Juventus (2-3), and Cagliari (1-3), as well as a 3-3 draw with Sampdoria – that’s how the Genoa side dropped to 17th place in the standings.
It is too early to draw conclusions. It’s the first season under the new coach for Sampdoria, and it is obvious that they are seeking their game. D'Aversa has proven himself at Parma, so it is likely that over time he will find the key to Sampdoria too. Perhaps the match against Spezia will be the needed turning point.
Spezia had an important win
Spezia had an expectedly difficult start to the new season under Thiago Motta. The second year in the elite tends to be more difficult than the first, and especially when the main creator of success, in this case Coach Italiano, leaves the team in the off-season. The Little Eagles have already conceded 20 goals, the most in the championship, and lost 5 games out of 8.
Nevertheless, Spezia is still out of the relegation zone. All thanks to the success in the last matchday at home against Salernitana, after which, by the way, the opponent fired coach Fabrizio Castori. The Little Eagles conceded in the first half, but added more after the break. Ukrainian Viktor Kovalenko was the key factor. The midfielder gave an assist to David Strelec at the beginning of the second half, and he scored in the dying minutes of the game thanks to an excellent attacking move from outside the penalty box. 2-1 - Spezia's second win in the league.
Head-to-head encounters
Under Vincenzo Italiano, Spezia beat Sampdoria at home last season. Will the Genoese manage to get even?
Expert Betting Tips
It is very unlikely that Spezia succeed. The team does not have enough financial and personnel capabilities to remain in Serie A for a long time. Besides, now there’s also a much weaker coach. If Sampdoria treats the upcoming game responsibly, it will have no problems. Roberto D'Aversa has a pretty good team that should start scoring consistently soon. At least, the Genoese must cope with an opponent of Spezia's level.
Prediction: Sampdoria will win.
Betting options:
- Sampdoria To Win for 1.70;
- Asian Handicap Sampdoria (-0.75) for 1.98;
- Sampdoria Asian Total Over (1.75) for 1.87.
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