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Hellas Verona FC vs UC Sampdoria, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2020-21
Wed 16 Dec 2020 · 19:45 UTC Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi HT 45+3' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Hellas Verona FC vs UC Sampdoria — Serie A at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi.

Match Details

  • Referee Alessandro Giallatini
  • Referee Riccardo Ros
  • Referee Pietro Dei Giudici
  • Referee Simone Sozza

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec UC Sampdoria H 1–2 L
12 Dec SS Lazio A 2–1 W
06 Dec Cagliari Calcio H 1–1 D
28 Nov Atalanta BC A 2–0 W
22 Nov US Sassuolo Calcio H 0–2 L
08 Nov AC Milan A 2–2 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Hellas Verona FC A 2–1 W
13 Dec SSC Napoli A 1–2 L
06 Dec AC Milan H 1–2 L
30 Nov Torino FC A 2–2 D
22 Nov Bologna FC 1909 H 1–2 L
07 Nov Cagliari Calcio A 0–2 L

Key Stats

88% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Samuel Di Carmine, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi with 6 goals in the last 4 games.
  • 10' Federico Dimarco has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 19' UC Sampdoria player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 24' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ebrima Colley suffering a number of foals already.
  • 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lorenzo Tonelli on 29.
  • 34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 39' Matteo Lovato is replacing Federico Ceccherini for the Hellas Verona FC side.
  • 41' GOAL! Albin Ekdal scores on 41.
  • 46' 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.
  • 51' UC Sampdoria fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 54' What a moment for Valerio Verre! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 57' Hellas Verona FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
  • 61' Adrien Tameze is replacing Miguel Veloso for the Hellas Verona FC side.
  • 66' Hellas Verona FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against UC Sampdoria's shape.
  • 69' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mikkel Damsgaard on 69 minutes.
  • 70' Mattia Zaccagni does the damage! The net is bulging and Hellas Verona FC surge ahead!
  • 70' Fresh legs for UC Sampdoria! Gaston Ramirez comes on to replace Valerio Verre.
  • 75' It looks like no one’s ball. Hellas Verona FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 76' UC Sampdoria make a change. Jakub Jankto trudges off to be replaced by Mehdi Leris on 76 minutes.
  • 77' The referee calls foul for Eddy Salcedo Mora. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 82' Miguel Veloso needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
  • 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 88' Time for substitution for Hellas Verona FC. Pawel Dawidowicz is replaced by Koray Gunter.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adrien Silva.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Hellas Verona FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.3 Hellas Verona FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for: Hellas Verona FC or UC Sampdoria 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hellas Verona FC37% Draw29% UC Sampdoria34%
Actual: UC Sampdoria win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Hellas Verona FC or Draw
66%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
63%
Hellas Verona FC or UC Sampdoria
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hellas Verona FC26% Draw48% UC Sampdoria26%
Actual: UC Sampdoria win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Hellas Verona FC

Handicap Hellas Verona FC covers Push UC Sampdoria covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Hellas Verona FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.