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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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi!
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' It looks surprising UC Sampdoria does not make any changes. Gaston Ramirez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 19' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Valerio Verre.
  • 24' UC Sampdoria are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 29' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lorenzo Tonelli on 29 minutes.
  • 34' Jakub Jankto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 467 appearances.
  • 39' Matteo Lovato is replacing Federico Ceccherini for the Hellas Verona FC side.
  • 41' Albin Ekdal makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and UC Sampdoria are in front.
  • 46' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 51' Marco Silvestri has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 54' Magnificent from Valerio Verre! That is 9 goals in 277 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 57' That is a Yellow card for Hellas Verona FC. Davide Faraoni will be fuming at that decision.
  • 61' Hellas Verona FC make a change. Miguel Veloso trudges off to be replaced by Adrien Tameze on 61 minutes.
  • 66' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 69' It’s a booking for UC Sampdoria player. Mikkel Damsgaard gets a Yellow card.
  • 70' What a strike from Mattia Zaccagni! The score is 1-2.
  • 70' Gaston Ramirez is replacing Valerio Verre for the UC Sampdoria side.
  • 75' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 76' The UC Sampdoria bench stirs into life. Jakub Jankto is withdrawn and Mehdi Leris gets his opportunity.
  • 77' Poor challenge from Eddy Salcedo Mora. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 82' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 87' Hellas Verona FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against UC Sampdoria's shape.
  • 88' The whistle greets Pawel Dawidowicz as he departs to be replaced by Koray Gunter.
  • 90' It’s a booking for UC Sampdoria player. Adrien Silva gets a Yellow card.
  • The final score is 1-2.

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.