Sampdoria
- Sampdoria enter Friday’s clash with Bari on the back of three games that have kept them in the Serie B mix.
- They drew 3-3 against Palermo, beat Calcio Padova 1-0 and lost 2-1 away to high-flying Mantova during the last month.
- Angelo Gregucci has done a solid job at the helm since taking over in October 2025, instilling a compact, low-risk 3-5-2 system at the club that has kept things tight for them and allowed them to control the tempo and the set-pieces.
- Sampdoria’s home record in Serie B is among the best in the division with six wins, four draws and just three losses from 13 games played at the Luigi Ferraris.
- The Blucerchiati average 1.38 goals per game scored at home in Serie B and concede an average of 1.08 per game.
- Massimo Coda, Sampdoria’s talisman with nine goals in 23 Serie B appearances this season, can be the difference if they get a chance to break Bari down.
Bari
- Bari, who play an equally interesting 3-5-2 system but with more aggressive wing-backs, prefer to transition quickly, stretch the opposition in the wide areas and press high.
- Moreno Longo has been at the club since January 2026 but is yet to find the right formula as Bari have lost three of their last five and won none.
- Their last two outings saw a 1-2 home loss to Sudtirol and a 1-1 away draw at Calcio Padova.
Head-to-Head
- Sampdoria’s last two Serie B games with Bari have finished tied.
- They drew 1-1 in Bari four months ago.
Key Players
- Massimo Coda, Sampdoria’s talisman with nine goals in 23 Serie B appearances this season, can be the difference if they get a chance to break Bari down.
- Gabriele Moncini top-scores for the GialloRossi with six in 25 Serie B outings, but he is often their only hope in the penalty box.
- Tjas Begic has been in fine form for them in recent weeks, scoring three in their last five, so back him to find the back of the net on Friday.
Betting Insights
- Sampdoria are 1.8 favorites for this clash and deserve their status as such given their superior form and home record.
- Sampdoria’s defensive discipline at home and Bari’s poor away form suggest Under 2.5 goals at 1.65 is a good alternative bet.
- Tjas Begic has been in fine form recently, making him a reasonable goalscorer bet.
Prediction
Sampdoria are 1.8 favorites for this clash and, given their home form, are likely to grind out a win .
