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UC Sampdoria vs Cosenza Calcio, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2024-25
Sat 1 Feb 2025 · 14:00 UTC Stadio Luigi Ferraris 20,854 HT 45' · FT 45'
Fabio Depaoli 45' 1–0

Overview

Match Preview

UC Sampdoria vs Cosenza CalcioSerie B at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Di Bello
  • Assistant 1 Fabrizio Lombardo
  • Assistant 2 Mattia Regattieri (Italy)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb Cosenza Calcio H 1–0 W
25 Jan Mantova 1911 SSD A 2–2 D
17 Jan AC Cesena H 1–2 L
12 Jan Brescia Calcio A 1–1 D
29 Dec AC Pisa 1909 H 0–1 L
26 Dec Carrarese Calcio H 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb UC Sampdoria A 0–1 L
25 Jan AS Cittadella H 0–1 L
18 Jan US Cremonese A 1–3 L
12 Jan Mantova 1911 SSD H 2–2 D
29 Dec US Sassuolo Calcio A 1–2 L
26 Dec US Catanzaro H 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — UC Sampdoria and Cosenza Calcio get this one started.
  • 5' Cosenza Calcio started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' The 27-year-old Pietro Beruatto has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 18' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Aldo Florenzi on 18 minutes.
  • 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leonardo Semplici might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 26' The referee calls foul for Ronaldo Vieira. He receives a card.
  • 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ronaldo Vieira.
  • 36' 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.
  • 39' Manuel Ricciardi was booked on 39.
  • 40' Poor challenge from Fabio Depaoli. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 45' What a strike from Fabio Depaoli! The score is 1-0.
  • 50' It looks surprising UC Sampdoria does not make any changes. Gerard Yepes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 55' UC Sampdoria ring the changes. Remi Oudin has done his job and it is now time for Matteo Ricci to step up.
  • 57' It is a substitution in UC Sampdoria team. Samuele Perisan is replaced by Paolo Vismara on 57 minute.
  • 58' The supporters are chanting for Andrea Rizzo Pinna. He replaces Alessandro Caporale on 58 minute.
  • 63' UC Sampdoria are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 68' UC Sampdoria are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cosenza Calcio backline.
  • 72' Alex Ferrari makes way for Stipe Vulikic at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from UC Sampdoria.
  • 73' The referee shows Cosenza Calcio player a card on 73.
  • 73' Massimo Coda is replacing M'Baye Niang for the UC Sampdoria side.
  • 78' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 81' Cosenza Calcio ring the changes. Manuel Ricciardi has done his job and it is now time for Massimo Zilli to step up.
  • 82' Cosenza Calcio ring the changes. Christian Kouan has done his job and it is now time for Riccardo Ciervo to step up.
  • 87' Both keepers have barely been tested. UC Sampdoria and Cosenza Calcio are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tommaso D'Orazio on 89.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Massimo Coda.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38 UC Sampdoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 Cosenza Calcio xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
UC Sampdoria50% Draw28% Cosenza Calcio22%
Actual: UC Sampdoria win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

UC Sampdoria or Draw
78%
Draw or Cosenza Calcio
50%
UC Sampdoria or Cosenza Calcio
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
UC Sampdoria32% Draw51% Cosenza Calcio17%
Actual: UC Sampdoria win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
12.3%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 2
1.9%

Asian Handicap — UC Sampdoria

Handicap UC Sampdoria covers Push Cosenza Calcio covers
-2.5 9% 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% 77%
-1 23% 23% 54%
-0.5 46% 54%
+0.5 77% 23%
+1 77% 15% 8%
+1.5 92% 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
41%
Cosenza Calcio keeps clean sheet
26%

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