Catanzaro vs Sampdoria Genoa Prediction 4 May 2025
πCan Sampdoria capitalize on Catanzaro's dip in form in the 37th round of Serie B? Catanzaro sit in the top half of the table, holding seventh place, and are keen to solidify their position. Although their recent form has been inconsistent, they remain a formidable force at home. Meanwhile, Sampdoria are locked in a desperate battle for survival, aiming to avoid relegation. Their attacking line has struggled, but their defense has managed to keep opponents in check. The strategy employed by both teams will be crucial to success in this match.
Head-to-Head
πThe sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:
- goals: 6 against 7;
- average total in the 1st half - 2, in the 2nd half - 2.33;
- average total goals in the match - 4.33.
Head-to-head statistics Catanzaro - Sampdoria Genoa
US Catanzaro Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Juve Stabia, away team - US Catanzaro). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (US Catanzaro vs Juve Stabia):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Catanzaro are showcasing an intriguing brand of attacking football, averaging 1.34 goals per game. The team currently sits seventh in the Serie B standings, thanks to a balanced home performance and a solid defense on their own turf-losing just once in their last eight home matches underscores this. However, their recent form is concerning; they've managed only three wins in their last ten outings. Their most recent clash with Sampdoria ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, suggesting the potential for another captivating encounter.
Match Results: US Catanzaro
Sampdoria Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Sampdoria, away - Cremonese). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Sampdoria vs Cremonese):
- ball possession: 27% vs 73%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 3;
- fouls: 17 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Sampdoria are teetering on the brink of relegation from Serie B, sitting in seventeenth place in the standings. They need to improve their performance to secure their place in Italy's second division. The visitors' attacking line has struggled for productivity, scoring fewer than 1.5 goals in eleven of their last twelve league matches. Despite this, their defense is organized well enough to minimize goals conceded and keep them competitive even against stronger opponents.
Match Results: Sampdoria
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: US Catanzaro vs Sampdoria
- number of matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- number of wins: 10 vs 7;
- win percentage: 29% vs 20%;
- number of losses: 7 vs 13;
- number of draws: 18 vs 15.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 1;
- number of losses: 4 vs 4;
- number of draws: 3 vs 5.
- Sampdoria won with a +1.5 handicap in 17 of last 19 games (Serie B).
- Sampdoria won with a +1.5 handicap in 16 of last 18 games.
- Sampdoria won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 2.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: US Catanzaro vs Sampdoria
- average total in the tournament: 2.57 vs 2.34;
- average total goals scored: 1.34 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.51 vs 0.51;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.83 vs 0.49;
- US Catanzaro: average total at home in the tournament - 1.61;
- Sampdoria: average total away in the tournament - 1.35;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 2) vs 0.6 (away - 0.8).
- Sampdoria have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 games (Serie B).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.33 (2 - for home team and 7.33 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9 (3 - for home team and 6 - for away team).
US Catanzaro: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.89; at home field - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 5.8.
Sampdoria: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.51, away - 4.65;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 5.8.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4 (1 for home team and 3 for away team).
US Catanzaro: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.83; at home - 1.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.6.
Sampdoria: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.43, away - 2.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; away - 3.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 1 times.
Statistics: US Catanzaro vs Sampdoria
- number of matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 20 vs 18;
- number of BTTS matches for US Catanzaro at home - 10 (56%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sampdoria away - 13 (76%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for US Catanzaro at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Sampdoria away - 3 (60%).
Editorial Prediction
The match between Catanzaro and Sampdoria could prove challenging for the hosts. Catanzaro have noticeably lost momentum towards the end of the season, failing to win in seven of their last eight Serie B matches. Despite their lower position in the table, Sampdoria will be highly motivated as they fight for survival. Considering the hosts' form, betting on Sampdoria not to lose seems a reasonable prediction.No comments
Betting Tips: US Catanzaro - Sampdoria
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