Genoa CFC vs UC Sampdoria, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Genoa CFC vs UC Sampdoria — Serie A at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris.
- Genoa CFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- UC Sampdoria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alessandro Costanzo
- Referee Fabio Maresca
- Referee Piero Giacomelli
- Referee Luca Pairetto
- Referee Mauro Vivenzi
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | UC Sampdoria | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Feb | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Hellas Verona FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Feb | Torino FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Feb | SSC Napoli | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Jan | FC Crotone | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Genoa CFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Feb | Atalanta BC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | SS Lazio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | ACF Fiorentina | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | Benevento Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jan | Juventus FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Genoa CFC welcome UC Sampdoria for this crunch clash at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' Domenico Criscito has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris. Genoa CFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mattia Perin made 519 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Genoa CFC and UC Sampdoria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 34' A moment of madness from Milan Badelj on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Genoa CFC will be frustrated.
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' 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.
- 49' UC Sampdoria 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.
- 52' GOAL! Davide Zappacosta scores on 52. Assisted by Kevin Strootman
- 57' UC Sampdoria are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' UC Sampdoria make a change. Valerio Verre trudges off to be replaced by Jakub Jankto on 59 minutes.
- 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Albin Ekdal, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 71' The UC Sampdoria manager makes a substitution. Keita Balde departs to be replaced by Manolo Gabbiadini.
- 73' Another substitution for Genoa CFC to replace Mattia Destro by Goran Pandev on 73 minute.
- 77' Brilliant from the ! Lorenzo Tonelli makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 77.
- 78' Gaston Ramirez gets the nod from UC Sampdoria. He replaces Fabio Quagliarella and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Eldor Shomurodov departs to be replaced by Marko Pjaca.
- 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
- 20
- 1
- 55
-
23
Mattia Destro ↓ Goran Pandev 73'
- 47
- 4
- 21
- 5
- 16
-
61
Eldor Shomurodov ↓ Marko Pjaca 82'
Bench
- 99
- 9
- 2
-
37
Marko Pjaca ↑ 82'
-
19
Goran Pandev ↑ 73'
- 22
- 11
-
29
Francesco Cassata ↑ 82'
- 18
- 24
- 25
- 17
Coach
Davide Ballardini
UC Sampdoria Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Valerio Verre ↓ Jakub Jankto 59'
- 5
- 87
-
10
Keita Balde ↓ Manolo Gabbiadini 71'
- 21
- 24
- 27
- 1
- 6
- 15
- 3
Bench
- 30
- 22
-
23
Manolo Gabbiadini ↑ 71'
-
14
Jakub Jankto ↑ 59'
- 25
- 19
-
11
Gaston Ramirez ↑ 78'
- 26
- 35
- 20
Coach
Claudio Ranieri
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Manolo Gabbiadini | 5 |
| Fabio Quagliarella | 2 |
| Abdelhamid Sabiri | 2 |
| Lukas Lerager | 2 |
| Lorenzo Tonelli | 1 |
| Mattia Destro | 1 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for:
Genoa CFC or UC Sampdoria 71% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
70%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
59%
Genoa CFC or UC Sampdoria
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | UC Sampdoria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

