Virtus Ent. vs Sampdoria Genoa Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 17 October 2025
📢 What to expect from the clash between Virtus Entella and Sampdoria in the 8th round of Serie B? Both teams find themselves in the lower half of the table, making this encounter crucial for improving their standings. Virtus Entella have shown inconsistent results with several losses, yet they continue to display a high level of scoring ability on their home turf. On the other hand, Sampdoria are also struggling to pick up points but exhibit strong attacking potential. A tense battle is anticipated, with each side eager to exploit the weaknesses of their opponent.
Head-to-Head
⚠ These teams have not faced each other in official matches before.
Head-to-head statistics Virtus Ent. - Sampdoria Genoa

Virtus Entella Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Modena, away team - Virtus Entella). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (Virtus Entella vs Modena):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 17 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Virtus Entella sit 15th in the standings and are striving to stabilize their performance following a string of setbacks. Their form has been less than impressive, with just 1 win, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 7 matches. They have a tendency to concede more goals (averaging 1.43 per game) than they score (0.86). However, on home turf, the team often delights their fans with solid performances, having found the net at least once in 16 of their last 17 home games.
Match Results: Virtus Entella

Sampdoria Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Sampdoria, away - Pescara Calcio). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:1.
Here are the match stats (Sampdoria vs Pescara Calcio):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 1;
- fouls: 19 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 12 vs 1.
Sampdoria are currently in the relegation zone, sitting in 18th place. With just one win and two draws in their last five matches, there's an urgent need to step up their game. In their most recent head-to-head with Entella, Sampdoria secured a 3-1 victory in the summer of 2023, showcasing an impressive attacking display. However, it's worth noting that this encounter was part of a friendly match.
Match Results: Sampdoria
Prediction on the outcome
Statistics: Virtus Entella vs Sampdoria
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 1 vs 1;
- win percentage: 14% vs 14%;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Virtus Entella vs Sampdoria
- average total in the tournament: 2.29 vs 2.43;
- average total goals scored: 0.86 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.29 vs 0.14;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.57 vs 0.86;
- Virtus Entella: average total at home in the tournament - 1.33;
- Sampdoria: average total away in the tournament - 0.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 2) vs 1.2 (away - 1).
- Virtus Entella have scored in 16 of last 17 home games.
- Sampdoria have conceded in 17 of last 19 away games.
Prediction on corners
Virtus Entella: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.43; at home field - 5.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 5.
Sampdoria: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.43, away - 2.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; away - 2.8.
Prediction on cards
Virtus Entella: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.14; at home - 4.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; at home - 3.25.
Sampdoria: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.14, away - 2.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
Statistics: Virtus Entella vs Sampdoria
- number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 4;
- number of BTS matches for Virtus Entella at home - 2 (67%);
- number of BTS matches for Sampdoria away - 2 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Virtus Entella at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Sampdoria away - 3 (60%).
Editors' Prediction
Both teams have had a sluggish start to the season and currently linger at the bottom of the standings, making home advantage potentially decisive in their upcoming clash. Virtus Entella traditionally perform strongly in front of their supporters, having scored at least once in 16 of their last 17 home matches. Sampdoria, on the other hand, struggle with consistency on the road and frequently make defensive errors, conceding in 17 of their last 19 away games. Therefore, our bet is on a goal for Virtus Entella.