Sampdoria Genoa vs Virtus Ent. Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 16 January 2026
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Sampdoria and Virtus Entella in the 20th round of Serie B? Both teams are struggling with form: Sampdoria have lost two of their last five matches, while Virtus Entella have suffered three defeats. The match is anticipated to be tense, with a strong focus on the tactical decisions made by the coaches.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 17 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Virtus Entella):
- ball possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
📊 Officially, Sampdoria and Virtus Entella have faced each other in just one match.
Head-to-head statistics Sampdoria Genoa - Virtus Ent.
Sampdoria Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Avellino, away team - Sampdoria). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Sampdoria vs Avellino):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 17 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Sampdoria continue their battle for survival at the lower end of the standings. With only 4 wins from 19 matches, they currently sit in 16th place. The team has shown inconsistent form, securing two wins and suffering two losses in their last five games. Their play revolves around ball possession, but defensive vulnerabilities result in conceding a significant number of goals, averaging 1.42 per match.
Match Results: Sampdoria
Virtus Entella Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Virtus Entella, away - Monza). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Virtus Entella vs Monza):
- ball possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Virtus Entella find themselves in a challenging situation, sitting 15th in the standings. Despite having the same number of wins as their opponent (four), they show a greater propensity for draws, with seven this season. In their recent run of games, they've suffered three losses, managed one draw, and secured one victory. Their playstyle focuses on a defensive setup with attempts to counterattack via the wings, but their low scoring rate (0.89 goals per game) hinders their ability to climb higher in the table.
Match Results: Virtus Entella
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- win percentage: 21% vs 21%;
- losses: 10 vs 8;
- draws: 5 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Virtus Entella have lost in 7 of last 8 away games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 3;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella
- average total in the tournament: 2.42 vs 2.26;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 0.89;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.26 vs 0.42;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.74 vs 0.47;
- Sampdoria: average total at home in the tournament - 1.33;
- Virtus Entella: average total away in the tournament - 0.56;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.5) vs 0.7 (away - 0.6).
- Sampdoria have conceded in 12 of last 13 games (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella
- number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Sampdoria at home - 5 (56%);
- number of BTTS matches for Virtus Entella away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Sampdoria at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Virtus Entella away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (34/190, 17.9%);
- Sampdoria at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 0:1 , 0:2 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:1 , 3:2 , 4:1 (1/9, 11.1%);
- Virtus Entella away most often play: 2:0 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.78% (odds 5.74)
1:0 - 11.68% (odds 5.24)
2:0 - 9.22% (odds 6.58)
Editorial Prediction
Both teams are having a tough season and find themselves hovering near the relegation zone, making points here crucial. Virtus Entella appear particularly vulnerable on the road, having lost seven of their last eight away matches. Sampdoria, while also inconsistent, tend to be more organized at home and can capitalize on opponents' mistakes. Considering these factors, betting on a Sampdoria victory seems the most reasonable prediction.
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