AS Cittadella vs UC Sampdoria, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AS Cittadella vs UC Sampdoria — Serie B at Stadio P.C. Tombolato.
- AS Cittadella 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- UC Sampdoria 11 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Santoro
- Assistant 1 Damiano Margani
- Assistant 2 Alex Cavallina (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | Modena FC 2018 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | Benevento Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 6 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | Hellas Verona FC | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | AC Pisa 1909 | 11 | 16 |
| 9 | US Cremonese | 11 | 15 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 11 | 15 |
| 12 | FC Südtirol | 11 | 15 |
| 13 | SS Juve Stabia | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | SS Arezzo | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | UC Sampdoria | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | ACD Virtus Entella | 11 | 10 |
| 17 | Carrarese Calcio | 11 | 10 |
| 18 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 11 | 9 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 11 | 9 |
| 20 | US Catanzaro | 11 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | UC Sampdoria | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | Carrarese Calcio | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Cosenza Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Oct | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–6 | L |
| 27 Sep | Frosinone Calcio | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Mantova 1911 SSD | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | AS Cittadella | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Oct | Mantova 1911 SSD | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | AC Cesena | A | 5–3 | W |
| 04 Oct | SS Juve Stabia | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | Modena FC 2018 | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | FC Südtirol | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
UC Sampdoria this season
UC Sampdoria this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
UC Sampdoria
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/2
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
UC Sampdoria
| Lorenzo Insigne | 3 G |
| Liam Henderson | 2 G |
| Gennaro Tutino | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio P.C. Tombolato as AS Cittadella face off against UC Sampdoria in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' UC Sampdoria is showing some good football. However, UC Sampdoria are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stipe Vulikic made 464 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AS Cittadella and UC Sampdoria are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' AS Cittadella are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' AS Cittadella are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined UC Sampdoria backline.
- 35' It looks surprising AS Cittadella does not make any changes. Nicola Pavan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Simone Rabbi argues furiously but the card stands.
- 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Simone Branca.
- 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AS Cittadella.
- 48' Nikolas Ioannou is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for UC Sampdoria tonight.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Elhan Kastrati, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio P.C. Tombolato with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 58' The UC Sampdoria manager makes a substitution. Lorenzo Venuti departs to be replaced by Fabio Depaoli.
- 59' Gerard Yepes makes way for Melle Meulensteen at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from UC Sampdoria.
- 63' Simone Tronchin makes way for Andrea Tessiore at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from AS Cittadella.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Andrea Magrassi. He receives a card.
- 70' Another substitution for UC Sampdoria to replace Massimo Coda by Estanis Pedrola on 70 minute.
- 75' Alessandro Riccio is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 76' Time for substitution for UC Sampdoria. Bartosz Bereszynski is replaced by Simone Romagnoli.
- 81' AS Cittadella seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 86' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
AS Cittadella Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 23
- 2
- 36
- 21
- 32
- 8
- 24
- 26
- 16
-
9
Andrea Magrassi ↓ Mario Ravasio 76'
- 17
Bench
- 78
-
91
Mario Ravasio ↑ 76'
- 35
- 28
- 7
- 11
- 4
- 10
- 19
-
18
Andrea Tessiore ↑ 63'
- 64
- 20
Coach
Alessandro Dal Canto
UC Sampdoria Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 7
- 24
-
9
Massimo Coda ↓ Estanis Pedrola 70'
- 80
- 10
-
18
Lorenzo Venuti ↓ Fabio Depaoli 58'
- 5
- 28
- 44
- 1
- 31
Bench
- 33
- 16
- 22
- 25
-
23
Fabio Depaoli ↑ 58'
-
6
Simone Romagnoli ↑ 76'
- 8
-
17
Melle Meulensteen ↑ 59'
-
11
Estanis Pedrola ↑ 70'
-
15
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro ↑ 58'
- 84
- 21
Coach
Andrea Sottil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antonino La Gumina | 1 |
| Simone Branca | 1 |
| Andrea Magrassi | 1 |
| Simone Giordano | 1 |
| Daniele Ghilardi | 1 |
| Luca Pandolfi | 1 |
| Giuseppe Sibilli | 1 |
Head to Head
AS Cittadella Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.08
AS Cittadella xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for:
AS Cittadella or UC Sampdoria 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
AS Cittadella or Draw
64%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
67%
AS Cittadella or UC Sampdoria
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
10.1%
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — AS Cittadella
| Handicap | AS Cittadella covers | Push | UC Sampdoria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
AS Cittadella keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

