Palermo vs Sampdoria Genoa Prediction 12 December 2025
📢 How will the match between Palermo and Sampdoria unfold in the 16th round of Serie B? The home side are in excellent form, sitting in fifth place in the standings and showcasing a strong attacking game with an average of 1.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, the visitors from Genoa are desperately fighting for survival, currently in 19th place, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter. A tense battle is anticipated, where tactics and the ability to capitalize on opportunities will play a crucial role.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Sampdoria):
- ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 8;
- fouls: 15 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Palermo and Sampdoria:
- played 7 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 1, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 8 against 7;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.43, in the 2nd half - 0.71;
- average total goals in the match - 2.14.
Head-to-head statistics Palermo - Sampdoria Genoa
Palermo Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Empoli, away team - Palermo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here's the game statistics (Palermo vs Empoli):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Palermo are showing impressive consistency this season. The team currently sits fifth in the table and boasts a solid run of form, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. Their tactical approach is built on ball possession and swift flank attacks, which create numerous opportunities for scoring chances.
Match Results: Palermo
Sampdoria Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Sampdoria, away - Carrarese Calcio). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.
Here are the match stats (Sampdoria vs Carrarese Calcio):
- ball possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
- fouls: 21 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 7 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Sampdoria continue their quest for stability under new management following a string of setbacks. Despite sitting low in the standings at 19th place, they have the potential to pick up points with their quick counter-attacks and organized defense. Out of their last five matches, they've secured just two victories while suffering three defeats, highlighting issues with converting chances.
Match Results: Sampdoria
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 1, draws - 5.
Statistics: Palermo vs Sampdoria
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 7 vs 3;
- win percentage: 47% vs 20%;
- losses: 3 vs 8;
- draws: 5 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Palermo have not lost in 9 of last 10 home games (Serie B).
- Sampdoria have not won in 23 of last 24 away games.
- Sampdoria have not won in 21 of last 22 away games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.14, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.14;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Palermo vs Sampdoria
- average total in the tournament: 2.33 vs 2.47;
- average total goals scored: 1.6 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 0.2;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.8;
- Palermo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.88;
- Sampdoria: average total away in the tournament - 0.71;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.2) vs 1.2 (away - 0.75).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Palermo games against Sampdoria.
Prediction on corners
Palermo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.07; at home field - 5.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 4.4.
Sampdoria: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.13, away - 4.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; away - 6.5.
- Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Palermo games (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Palermo vs Sampdoria
- number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Palermo at home - 2 (25%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sampdoria away - 5 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Palermo at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Sampdoria away - 3 (75%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (28/150, 18.7%);
- Palermo at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 5:0 (2/8, 25%);
- Sampdoria away most often play: 3:1 (3/7, 42.9%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.64% (odds 5.85)
1:1 - 12.15% (odds 6.4)
2:0 - 10.76% (odds 7.4)
Editor's Prediction
Palermo step onto the pitch as clear favorites, with the table standings fully in their favor as hosts. However, Sampdoria, sitting in the relegation zone, will likely opt for a tightly defensive strategy to try and secure at least a point. The head-to-head history suggests a cautious approach too: in six of the last seven encounters between these teams, no more than two goals were scored. Therefore, betting on under 2.5 goals seems like the most reasonable choice.
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