Ascoli vs Sampdoria Genoa Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 27 October 2026
📢 Ascoli have made a confident start to the Serie B season and sit fourth in the table after eight rounds. The hosts have been putting together consistent results and are looking to establish themselves among the leading group. Sampdoria, by contrast, have had a poor start to the campaign and find themselves second from bottom. The visitors have yet to find their best form and are struggling both in attack and defence. Given the difference in results and performances between the two sides, Ascoli go into this match with a clear advantage.
Head-to-Head
Sampdoria beat Ascoli 2-1 in Serie B 11 March 2024, having trailed 0-1 at half-time. The winners had more shots - 17 to 11 - including 8 to 3 on target.
In three official meetings, Ascoli have never won: Sampdoria have taken two victories and one match ended in a draw. Both teams scored in every game, and Ascoli led at half-time on two occasions.
Head-to-head statistics Ascoli - Sampdoria Genoa

Ascoli: a solid start
In their last Serie B match on 24 October 2026, Ascoli thrashed Catanzaro away from home 6-1, scoring four goals before half-time. Ascoli also had the edge in shots: 24-17.
Ascoli have made a strong start to the new season and sit fourth in the table with 15 points. The team are in excellent form, having lost just once in their last five matches. Their balance between attack and defence is particularly impressive: over the course of the season, the hosts are averaging 1.75 goals scored per game and conceding just 0.75. Across ten matches, their record also looks solid - five wins, three draws and two defeats.
Match Results: Ascoli Calcio 1898

Sampdoria: poor run of form
Away at Südtirol in their last Serie B match on 24 October 2026, Sampdoria drew 1-1, despite leading at half-time. With 30% possession, they managed the same number of shots as their opponents - 11 apiece.
Sampdoria have made a poor start to the season and sit second from bottom with five points. Over their last ten matches, they have managed just one win and suffered seven defeats. A weak defence has been one of the main reasons for their struggles, conceding an average of 1.9 goals per game during that run, while their attack has been considerably more modest, scoring around one goal per match. Despite the poor results, matches involving Sampdoria have often been high-scoring affairs: both teams found the net in six of their previous seven games.
Match Results: Sampdoria
Total Goals Prediction
In 20 of Sampdoria's last 22 matches, Total Goals - Under 3.5 has come in, reflecting a consistent trend towards low-scoring games involving this side. The numbers also support a low-scoring outcome: Sampdoria average 1 goal per match, while Ascoli average 1.75, and neither team concedes heavily. The bet on Total Goals - Under 3.5 at 1.31* looks justified.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm, the most likely scorelines are 1-0 (13.84%), 1-1 (11.2%) and 0-0 (11.04%). A narrow 1-0 win for Ascoli is the single most probable outcome.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Ascoli are considered the favourites for this match, which is no surprise given their strong start to the season and home advantage. The hosts look considerably more assured than their opponents, while Sampdoria have so far been unable to pull themselves out of a prolonged slump. The editorial's main prediction is an Ascoli win - Handicap (0).