SSC Napoli vs UC Sampdoria, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SSC Napoli vs UC Sampdoria — Serie A at Diego Armando Maradona.
- SSC Napoli 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- UC Sampdoria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Di Bello
- Referee Alberto Tegoni
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee Marco Scatragli
- Referee Damiano Margani
- Referee Francesco Cosso
5 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | UC Sampdoria | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Juventus FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Spezia Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | AC Milan | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Empoli FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Dec | Atalanta BC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | SSC Napoli | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jan | Cagliari Calcio | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | AS Roma | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Dec | Venezia FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Dec | Genoa CFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | SS Lazio | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
SSC Napoli this season
SSC Napoli this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SSC Napoli
0-15
1/–
16-30
4/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/3
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SSC Napoli
| Kevin De Bruyne | 4 G | 1 A |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 3 G | |
| Matteo Politano | 2 G | 3 A |
| Antonio Vergara | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. UC Sampdoria kicks off things out of here…
- 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' It looks surprising SSC Napoli does not make any changes. Albin Ekdal has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' UC Sampdoria fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' The whistle greets Lorenzo Insigne as he departs to be replaced by Matteo Politano.
- 35' Goal! Juan Jesus scores his 7 goal in 542 matches.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. UC Sampdoria is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' Andrea Petagna adds to his 0 season tally! SSC Napoli lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 45' Julian Chabot was booked on 45.
- 46' The UC Sampdoria bench stirs into life. Emil Audero is withdrawn and Wladimiro Falcone gets his opportunity.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' The 32-year-old Alex Ferrari has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. SSC Napoli and UC Sampdoria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 71' Dries Mertens has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 72' A change in the UC Sampdoria ranks — Riccardo Ciervo exits the field as Francesco Caputo enters on 72.
- 75' Tommaso Augello makes way for Nicola Murru at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from UC Sampdoria.
- 80' SSC Napoli make a change. Diego Demme trudges off to be replaced by Fabian Ruiz on 80 minutes.
- 85' SSC Napoli are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined UC Sampdoria backline.
- 89' Another change for UC Sampdoria made on 89 minute. Alex Ferrari leaves to be changed by Gerard Yepes.
- 90' Nicola Murru was booked on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for UC Sampdoria.
Lineups
SSC Napoli Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
4
Diego Demme ↓ Fabian Ruiz 80'
- 68
-
31
Faouzi Ghoulam ↓ Axel Tuanzebe 80'
- 24
- 14
- 25
- 37
- 22
- 13
- 5
Bench
-
3
Axel Tuanzebe ↑ 80'
-
8
Fabian Ruiz ↑ 80'
- 12
-
21
Matteo Politano ↑ 30'
- 16
- 73
- 74
- 59
Coach
Marco Domenichini
UC Sampdoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 2
-
25
Alex Ferrari ↓ Gerard Yepes 89'
- 27
-
1
Emil Audero ↓ Wladimiro Falcone 46'
-
6
Albin Ekdal ↓ Tomas Rincon 46'
-
3
Tommaso Augello ↓ Nicola Murru 75'
- 16
- 19
- 11
Bench
- 30
-
–
Tomas Rincon ↑ 46'
-
29
Nicola Murru ↑ 75'
- 14
- 9
-
10
Francesco Caputo ↑ 72'
- 70
-
33
Wladimiro Falcone ↑ 46'
-
28
Gerard Yepes ↑ 89'
Coach
Roberto D'Aversa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Victor Osimhen | 6 |
| Dries Mertens | 3 |
| Gregoire Defrel | 2 |
| Andrea Petagna | 2 |
| Gregoire Defrel | 2 |
| Fabio Quagliarella | 2 |
| Fabian Ruiz | 2 |
| Arkadiusz Milik | 2 |
Head to Head
SSC Napoli Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
SSC Napoli xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
SSC Napoli or Draw
78%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
48%
SSC Napoli or UC Sampdoria
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SSC Napoli win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.1%
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — SSC Napoli
| Handicap | SSC Napoli covers | Push | UC Sampdoria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.