Reggiana vs Sampdoria Prediction, Preview and Stats

Italy flag 2025/2026 Serie B, Italy
MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore Tomorrow - 6:30 PM
Serie B
Reggiana Reggiana
Versus
Sampdoria SAM
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 6:30 PM
Round 38 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In Serie B's 2025/2026 regular season, bottom-feeder Reggiana, entrenched in 18th position, welcome 12th-placed Sampdoria to the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore. Sampdoria hold a clear edge as the stronger team, boasting a power score of 52.55 against Reggiana's 47.34, translating to a 5.2-point advantage. Recent form underscores this disparity, with Sampdoria's 22.44 rating significantly outpacing Reggiana's modest 12.83. The hosts face an uphill battle at home, where desperation meets mid-table solidity. Detailed metrics like efficiency remain unavailable, while set-piece analysis draws from low-confidence proxies without xG data for either side. Reggiana's league position screams for points, yet Sampdoria's superior metrics suggest control. This fixture tests Reggiana's resilience against Sampdoria's consistency in a venue known for intense atmospheres.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Reggiana languish in 18th place in Serie B, trailing Sampdoria who sit comfortably in 12th.
  • Form: Sampdoria's form score stands at 22.44, well ahead of Reggiana's 12.83.
  • Squad: Power scores favor Sampdoria at 52.55 over Reggiana's 47.34, highlighting squad superiority.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both teams in this matchup.
  • Transition: Transition play data lacks specific details for Reggiana and Sampdoria.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece stats rely on low-confidence proxies with no xG available for either side.
  • xVariable: xG data is absent, limiting advanced variable analysis for the fixture.
  • Market: Reggiana 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Sampdoria 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Reggiana D. Dionigi
D. Dionigi
VS
Sampdoria M. Donati
M. Donati
0.77
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.35
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Modena Rank: 57 D
Palermo Rank: 64 D
Calcio Padova Rank: 48 L
Carrarese Rank: 55 W
Pescara Rank: 49 L
Virtus Entella Rank: 49 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Südtirol Rank: 52 D
Cesena Rank: 52 D
Monza Rank: 65 L
Pescara Rank: 49 W
Empoli Rank: 54 W
Avellino Rank: 54 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Reggiana
0%
Draw
0%
Away Sampdoria
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
47.34
52.55
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Reggiana
Sampdoria
Power Score
47.34
52.55
League Position
18
12
Global Rank
851
704

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Reggiana — Opponent-weighted form score
Sampdoria — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Reggiana Sampdoria

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Reggiana Reggiana Home
5 matches
Sampdoria SAM Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
5
-2
Goal Difference
+2

Data last updated: 2026-05-01T01:00:42+00:00

General Information

Date & Time :
May 08, 2026, 06:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Serie B, Italy · Round 38 · Regular Season
Stadium :
MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
Capacity :
21584
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

12
Andrea Seculin
Andrea Seculin Goalkeeper
1
Alessandro Micai
Alessandro Micai Goalkeeper
45
Matteo Cardinali
Matteo Cardinali Goalkeeper
20
Joey Zwaan
Joey Zwaan Goalkeeper
22
Matteo Enza
Matteo Enza Goalkeeper
31
Mario Sampirisi
Mario Sampirisi Defender
34
Francesco Vicari
Francesco Vicari Defender
14
Danilo Quaranta
Danilo Quaranta Defender
4
Paolo Rozzio
Paolo Rozzio Defender
17
Lorenzo Libutti
Lorenzo Libutti Defender
33
Alessandro Tripaldelli
Alessandro Tripaldelli Defender
7
Yeferson Paz Blandón
Yeferson Paz Blandón Defender
2
Andrea Papetti
Andrea Papetti Defender
3
Andrea Bozzolan
Andrea Bozzolan Defender
47
Mateus Henrique Vanelli Lusuardi
Mateus Henrique Vanelli Lusuardi Defender
43
Simone Bonetti
Simone Bonetti Defender
23
Matteo Rover
Matteo Rover Midfielder
90
Manolo Portanova
Manolo Portanova Midfielder
57
Luca Belardinelli
Luca Belardinelli Midfielder
16
Tobías Reinhart
Tobías Reinhart Midfielder
26
Massimo Bertagnoli
Massimo Bertagnoli Midfielder
10
Kleis Bozhanaj
Kleis Bozhanaj Midfielder
15
Martín Eduardo Suárez Debattista
Martín Eduardo Suárez Debattista Midfielder
44
Leonardo Mendicino
Leonardo Mendicino Midfielder
6
Francesco Vallarelli
Francesco Vallarelli Midfielder
8
Charlys Matheus Lima Pontes
Charlys Matheus Lima Pontes Midfielder
80
Natan Girma
Natan Girma Midfielder
27
Alessandro Pavanati
Alessandro Pavanati Midfielder
72
Roque Martín Maisterra
Roque Martín Maisterra Midfielder
66
Pietro Pinelli
Pietro Pinelli Midfielder
9
Andrija Novakovich
Andrija Novakovich Attacker
11
Cedric Gondo
Cedric Gondo Attacker
77
Tommaso Fumagalli
Tommaso Fumagalli Attacker
93
Mathis Lambourde
Mathis Lambourde Attacker
98
Edoardo Cavaliere
Edoardo Cavaliere Attacker
91
Oumar Conte
Oumar Conte Attacker

Squad ▼

98
Gaëtan Coucke
Gaëtan Coucke Goalkeeper
30
Nicola Ravaglia
Nicola Ravaglia Goalkeeper
1
Simone Ghidotti
Simone Ghidotti Goalkeeper
50
Tommaso Martinelli
Tommaso Martinelli Goalkeeper
25
Alex Ferrari
Alex Ferrari Defender
23
Fabio Depaoli
Fabio Depaoli Defender
18
Lorenzo Venuti
Lorenzo Venuti Defender
17
Dennis Hadzikadunic
Dennis Hadzikadunic Defender
29
Alessandro Di Pardo
Alessandro Di Pardo Defender
5
Alessandro Pio Riccio
Alessandro Pio Riccio Defender
2
Mattia Viti
Mattia Viti Defender
21
Simone Giordano
Simone Giordano Defender
13
Matteo Palma
Matteo Palma Defender
39
Lorenzo Malanca
Lorenzo Malanca Defender
72
Antonín Barák
Antonín Barák Midfielder
28
Oliver Abildgaard
Oliver Abildgaard Midfielder
4
Jordan Ferri
Jordan Ferri Midfielder
8
Matteo Ricci
Matteo Ricci Midfielder
7
Manuel Cicconi
Manuel Cicconi Midfielder
16
Liam Henderson
Liam Henderson Midfielder
94
Salvatore Esposito
Salvatore Esposito Midfielder
33
Francesco Conti
Francesco Conti Midfielder
20
Simone Pafundi
Simone Pafundi Midfielder
34
Tommaso Casalino
Tommaso Casalino Midfielder
9
Massimo Coda
Massimo Coda Attacker
77
Nicholas Pierini
Nicholas Pierini Attacker
92
Edoardo Soleri
Edoardo Soleri Attacker
99
Matteo Brunori Sandri
Matteo Brunori Sandri Attacker
11
Tjaš Begić
Tjaš Begić Attacker
10
Luigi Cherubini
Luigi Cherubini Attacker

CONCLUSION

Sampdoria arrive as favorites, armed with higher power and form scores that signal their dominance over struggling Reggiana. The 5.2-point edge underscores Sampdoria's structural advantages, potentially overwhelming the hosts despite the home crowd's fervor at MAPEI Stadium. Reggiana's 18th-place peril demands a defensive masterclass, but absent key metrics like efficiency and xG, unpredictability looms. Sampdoria's mid-table poise could secure a vital away result, though Reggiana might harness desperation for an upset. This Serie B encounter promises tension between ambition and adversity.

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