Spezia vs Sampdoria prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2022-09-16 16:00.
It won’t have provided much consolation, but Spezia pushed Serie A (SA) leaders Napoli all the way before losing 1-0 last weekend as their wait for a first win since matchday one continues (D2, L3). There are positives as despite hovering above the relegation zone, they’re a point better off than they were after six games last term, when they’d conceded five more goals.
There could be a few more Welsh eyes on their results in coming weeks as Chelsea loanee Ethan Ampadu debuted against Napoli, his arrival strengthening their backline. They’ve scored in each of their home league games this term without losing (W1, D2) and lost each of their three SA road games ‘to nil’, so if that trend continues, maximising scoring points at home will become even more crucial.
Starting this fixture three points behind Spezia and still searching for their first SA win of the season (D2, L4), Sampdoria are still waiting for their British transfer window loanee, Harry Winks, to make his debut as he battles fitness and injury issues. Despite their lowly position, scoring once in each of their last three games (D1, L2) suggests they’ll pose a threat, but they must also shore up the defence.
As all four previous SA H2Hs saw the home side on the day remain undefeated (Sampdoria: W1, D1, L2), this is a tricky proposition for a side that’s made its worst six-game start since 2013/14. Sampdoria fans might therefore be travelling with more hope than expectation as they’ve won just one of their last 13 SA away games (D2, L10).
Players to watch: Simone Bastoni was on target before half-time in two of Spezia’s three home SA games this term while Manolo Gabbiadini was Sampdoria’s last player to score a point-earning goal (D 1-1 v Lazio).
Hot stat: Spezia’s SA fixtures this term have produced an average of 11 match corners per game.