US Sassuolo Calcio vs UC Sampdoria, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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US Sassuolo Calcio vs UC Sampdoria — Serie A at Stadio Citta del Tricolore.
- US Sassuolo Calcio 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- UC Sampdoria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Fabio Maresca
- Referee Fabrizio Pasqua
- Referee Rodolfo Di Vuolo
- Referee Federico Dionisi
- Referee Orlando Pagnotta
6 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | UC Sampdoria | H | 3–5 | L |
| 10 Mar | SSC Napoli | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | AC Milan | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | SPAL 2013 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Empoli FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Juventus FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 5–3 | W |
| 10 Mar | Atalanta BC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Mar | SPAL 2013 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | Cagliari Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | Frosinone Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! US Sassuolo Calcio welcome UC Sampdoria for this crunch clash at Stadio Citta del Tricolore.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gian Marco Ferrari made 384 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' A goal from the France international Gregoire Defrel! He fires home on 15 to make it 0-1!
- 20' US Sassuolo Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Emil Audero has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 38 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. US Sassuolo Calcio and UC Sampdoria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' US Sassuolo Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined UC Sampdoria backline.
- 36' GOAL! Fabio Quagliarella scores on 36.
- 38' What a moment for Jeremie Boga! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 39' Karol Linetty adds to his 0 season tally! UC Sampdoria lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
- 44' The travelling UC Sampdoria supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Alfred Duncan. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' A goal from the Belgium international Dennis Praet! He fires home on 46 to make it 1-4!
- 46' US Sassuolo Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Manuel Locatelli is hanging Filip Duricic on the field on 46 minute.
- 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Manolo Gabbiadini on 48.
- 53' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both US Sassuolo Calcio and UC Sampdoria are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 58' A quiet spell here at Stadio Citta del Tricolore. US Sassuolo Calcio seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' What a moment for Alfred Duncan! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
- 67' A tactical swap from UC Sampdoria — Jakub Jankto on, Gregoire Defrel off on 67 minutes.
- 72' Manolo Gabbiadini does the damage! The net is bulging and UC Sampdoria surge ahead!
- 77' 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.
- 82' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 84' Another substitution for UC Sampdoria to replace Fabio Quagliarella by Marco Sau on 84 minute.
- 87' The UC Sampdoria bench stirs into life. Albin Ekdal is withdrawn and Ronaldo Vieira gets his opportunity.
- 90' Khouma Babacar is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- The final score is 3-5.
Lineups
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 47
- 13
- 21
- 32
- 12
- 25
- 31
- 9
- 20
- 3
Bench
- 11
-
73
Manuel Locatelli ↑ 46'
- 79
- 28
- 98
- 5
- 4
-
30
Khouma Babacar ↑ 46'
- 23
- 2
- 17
- 18
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
UC Sampdoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
92
Gregoire Defrel ↓ Jakub Jankto 67'
- 24
- 29
- 3
- 16
- 10
- 27
- 1
-
6
Albin Ekdal ↓ Ronaldo Vieira 87'
- 15
Bench
-
20
Marco Sau ↑ 84'
- 22
- 33
- 26
-
14
Jakub Jankto ↑ 67'
- 25
- 72
- 7
-
4
Ronaldo Vieira ↑ 87'
Coach
Marco Giampaolo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Domenico Berardi | 10 |
| Manolo Gabbiadini | 4 |
| Fabio Quagliarella | 3 |
| Hamed Traore | 2 |
| Karol Linetty | 1 |
| Tommaso Augello | 1 |
| Dennis Praet | 1 |
| Matheus Henrique | 1 |
Head to Head
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8
UC Sampdoria xG
I would bet for:
US Sassuolo Calcio or UC Sampdoria 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: UC Sampdoria win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
56%
Draw or UC Sampdoria
70%
US Sassuolo Calcio or UC Sampdoria
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: UC Sampdoria win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–5 not predicted3 – 5Actual
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 1
6.4%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio
| Handicap | US Sassuolo Calcio covers | Push | UC Sampdoria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 20% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.