Thursday , 2 July 2026

UC Sampdoria vs AS Cittadella, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2023-24
UC Sampdoria
1 – 2
Full Time
AS Cittadella
Mon 18 Sep 2023 · 18:30 UTC Luigi Ferraris HT 45' · FT 45'
Matteo Ricci 17' Y
Y 26' Federico Giraudo
Y 39' Alessio Vita
Antonino La Gumina 69' Y
Y 77' Lorenzo Carissoni
Nicola Murru 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

UC Sampdoria vs AS Cittadella — Serie B at Luigi Ferraris.

Match Details

  • Referee Matteo Gualtieri (Italy)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Venezia FC 38 82
2 Frosinone Calcio 38 81
3 AC Monza 38 76
4 Palermo FC 38 72
5 US Catanzaro 38 59
6 Modena FC 2018 38 55
7 SS Juve Stabia 38 51
8 Calcio Avellino SSD 38 49
9 Mantova 1911 SSD 38 46
10 Padova Calcio 38 46
11 AC Cesena 38 46
12 Carrarese Calcio 38 44
13 UC Sampdoria 38 44
14 ACD Virtus Entella 38 42
15 Empoli FC 38 41
16 FC Sudtirol 38 41
17 SSC Bari 38 40
18 AC Reggiana 38 37
19 Spezia Calcio 38 35
20 Delfino Pescara 1936 38 35

Head-to-Head

2
1
1
UC Sampdoria 4 games · Avg 1.8 goals AS Cittadella
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-18 UC Sampdoria 1–2 AS Cittadella

Recent Form

UC Sampdoria
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep AS Cittadella H 1–2 L
03 Sep US Cremonese A 1–1 D
30 Aug Venezia FC H 1–2 L
25 Aug AC Pisa 1909 H 0–2 L
19 Aug Ternana Calcio A 2–1 W
04 Jun SSC Napoli A 0–2 L
AS Cittadella
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep UC Sampdoria A 2–1 W
03 Sep Venezia FC H 0–0 D
30 Aug SSC Bari A 1–1 D
26 Aug Parma Calcio 1913 A 0–2 L
20 Aug AC Reggiana H 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
24% Clean Sheets
UC Sampdoria this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

UC Sampdoria
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Luigi Ferraris will turn into a battlefield for UC Sampdoria and AS Cittadella.
  • 5' AS Cittadella have won 76 goals from 75 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' UC Sampdoria are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AS Cittadella's shape.
  • 17' UC Sampdoria receives a card for a hard tackle on 17.
  • 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. UC Sampdoria must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 26' That looks like a foul for a card for Federico Giraudo.
  • 31' 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 suffering a number of foals already.
  • 36' Alessio Vita has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alessio Vita.
  • 43' Antonino La Gumina adds to his 0 season tally! UC Sampdoria lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Federico Giraudo as he leaves the pitch. Lorenzo Carissoni steps in for AS Cittadella.
  • 49' Andrea Magrassi adds to his 0 season tally! AS Cittadella lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 54' Fabio Depaoli has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 57' Fresh legs for UC Sampdoria! Stefano Girelli comes on to replace Pajtim Kasami.
  • 61' AS Cittadella manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luca Pandolfi is hanging Andrea Magrassi on the field on 61 minute.
  • 66' Simone Branca adds to his 0 season tally! AS Cittadella lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Antonino La Gumina on 69.
  • 72' Antonio Barreca gets the nod from UC Sampdoria. He replaces Simone Giordano and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' Matteo Ricci makes way for Ronaldo Vieira at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from UC Sampdoria.
  • 77' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lorenzo Carissoni on 77 minutes.
  • 80' It is a substitution in UC Sampdoria team. Fabio Depaoli is replaced by Petar Stojanovic on 80 minute.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Simone Branca as he leaves the pitch. Andrea Danzi steps in for AS Cittadella.
  • 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 90' UC Sampdoria receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • The points are shared — UC Sampdoria 1-2 AS Cittadella. Honours even.

Lineups

UC Sampdoria Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andrea Pirlo

AS Cittadella Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edoardo Gorini

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17 UC Sampdoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 AS Cittadella xG
I would bet for: UC Sampdoria or AS Cittadella 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
UC Sampdoria30% Draw29% AS Cittadella41%
Actual: AS Cittadella win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

UC Sampdoria or Draw
59%
Draw or AS Cittadella
70%
UC Sampdoria or AS Cittadella
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
UC Sampdoria22% Draw48% AS Cittadella30%
Actual: UC Sampdoria win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — UC Sampdoria

Handicap UC Sampdoria covers Push AS Cittadella covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 21% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
AS Cittadella keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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