SSC Napoli vs UC Sampdoria, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SSC Napoli vs UC Sampdoria — Serie A at Stadio San Paolo.
- SSC Napoli 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- UC Sampdoria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pasquale De Meo
- Referee Luca Pairetto
- Referee Federico La Penna
- Referee Salvatore Longo
- Referee Ivan Pezzuto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | UC Sampdoria | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | AC Milan | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jan | SS Lazio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | SPAL 2013 | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | SSC Napoli | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | Udinese Calcio | H | 4–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | ACF Fiorentina | A | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Dec | Juventus FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | AC Chievo Verona | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Empoli FC | A | 4–2 | W |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for SSC Napoli to score. At the same time, UC Sampdoria does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' It looks surprising SSC Napoli does not make any changes. Emil Audero has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' The 37-year-old Albin Ekdal has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 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.
- 20' 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.
- 25' GOAL! Arkadiusz Milik scores on 25. Assisted by Jose Callejon
- 26' The deadlock is broken! Lorenzo Insigne gets on the scoresheet on 26 minutes.
- 31' Jakub Jankto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for SSC Napoli tonight.
- 36' Over 36 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. SSC Napoli and UC Sampdoria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kalidou Koulibaly made 508 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 51' Omar Colley has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' Riccardo Saponara has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gaston Ramirez on 54 minute.
- 59' Manolo Gabbiadini gets the nod from UC Sampdoria. He replaces Gregoire Defrel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' SSC Napoli are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' That is a Yellow card for UC Sampdoria. Jakub Jankto will be fuming at that decision.
- 73' Ronaldo Vieira gets the nod from UC Sampdoria. He replaces Albin Ekdal and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' The SSC Napoli bench stirs into life. Marek Hamsik is withdrawn and Amadou Diawara gets his opportunity.
- 76' Poor challenge from Nicola Murru. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 81' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joachim Andersen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SSC Napoli.
- 83' SSC Napoli manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Simone Verdi is hanging Lorenzo Insigne on the field on 83 minute.
- 87' It’s a booking for UC Sampdoria player. Joachim Andersen gets a Yellow card.
- 89' What composure from Simone Verdi! The Italy international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 90' SSC Napoli make a change. Arkadiusz Milik trudges off to be replaced by Adam Ounas on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — SSC Napoli 3-0 UC Sampdoria.
Lineups
SSC Napoli Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 23
- 6
-
24
Lorenzo Insigne ↓ Simone Verdi 83'
-
17
Marek Hamsik C ↓ Amadou Diawara 74'
- 5
- 20
- 7
-
99
Arkadiusz Milik ↓ Adam Ounas 90'
- 1
- 19
Bench
-
9
Simone Verdi ↑ 83'
- 31
- 33
-
42
Amadou Diawara ↑ 74'
-
11
Adam Ounas ↑ 90'
- 14
- 13
- 25
- 27
- 2
Coach
Carlo Ancelotti
UC Sampdoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 92
- 14
- 24
- 29
- 3
- 16
- 11
- 27
- 1
-
6
Albin Ekdal ↓ Ronaldo Vieira 73'
- 15
Bench
-
23
Manolo Gabbiadini ↑ 59'
- 22
-
5
Riccardo Saponara ↑ 54'
- 33
- 26
- 25
- 72
-
4
Ronaldo Vieira ↑ 73'
- 31
- 30
Coach
Marco Giampaolo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Victor Osimhen | 6 |
| Dries Mertens | 3 |
| Eljif Elmas | 2 |
| Gregoire Defrel | 2 |
| Andrea Petagna | 2 |
| Gregoire Defrel | 2 |
| Fabio Quagliarella | 2 |
| Fabian Ruiz | 2 |
SSC Napoli Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75
SSC Napoli xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
SSC Napoli or Draw
75%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
50%
SSC Napoli or UC Sampdoria
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SSC Napoli win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — SSC Napoli
| Handicap | SSC Napoli covers | Push | UC Sampdoria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.