Sampdoria
Sampdoria are searching for a winning formula and an identity right now, having been all over the place in terms of formation and mentality since the former manager was sacked.
Avellino
- Avellino are the form team and it is fair to say that they come into Sunday’s clash with Sampdoria in the better mood of the two clubs.
- Davide Ballardini has done a quick and efficient job since taking over at the helm in February 2026, and there is a solid structure and discipline about this squad that could be a problem for Attilio Lombardo’s inconsistent hosts.
- Avellino have had some good results away from home, winning three, drawing five and losing seven of 15 away fixtures, but they have been pretty effective on the road recently.
- Avellino have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five league fixtures and are certainly the team to favour here at 3.7.
Head-to-Head
Lupi come to Liguria on the back of two consecutive wins and will have confidence from the last head-to-head meeting in Serie B two months ago when they beat Sampdoria 2-1 at home .
Key Players
- Raffaele Russo has been in good form for Avellino of late, scoring two of their four goals across the last five games.
- Tommaso Biasci remains their most prolific striker with 11 in 27 Serie B appearances this term.
- Massimo Coda remains Samp’s most potent attacking threat with nine in 23 games.
Betting Insights
Their recent lack of goals and the visitors’ strong defensive record mean Both Teams to Score - No could land at 1.77 , although we are going with Avellino to edge this encounter on the basis of their better form and Sampdoria’s woeful recent outings.
Prediction
Avellino have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five league fixtures and are certainly the team to favour here at 3.7 .
