Our prediction for this Serie B match:
Modena will try to build on a thrilling 3-0 victory over Juve Stabia when they host Sampdoria in this Serie B clash. The Canarini have been strong at home, proving to be a force to be reckoned with in front of home fans. Despite the absence of defender Mattia Caldara, who is suspended for Sunday's game, Modena will be confident of continuing their fine form and securing another three points.
Sampdoria, on the other hand, may struggle to match the energy of their rivals, having recently played a demanding Coppa Italia tie against their local rivals Genoa. The fatigue from that encounter could affect La Samp players, especially with midfielder Stipe Vulikic also sidelined through suspension. Sampdoria's anything but good form this season further complicates their chances of grabbing something from the match. Given the Canarini's solid home performances and Sampdoria’s possible fatigue, we predict that the hosts will emerge triumphant in Sunday's showdown.
Highlighted Team (Sampdoria):
Sampdoria is an Italian football club from Genoa which is currently playing in the highest Italian football division: the Serie A. The club colours of Sampdoria are blue and white and is known under the nickname Blucerchiati. Sampdoria host it’s home games in the Stadio Luigi Ferraris which is located in Genua. Interesting detail is that their biggest city rival Genoa is playing their home games in Stadio Luigi Ferraris as well.
In the past Sampdoria was playing in the Serie B and Serie A on and off. After the big successes in the end of the eighties the club became a stable team in the Serie A. Sampdoria managed to win the Scudetto once in 1991, the Coppa Italia 4 times in 1985, 1988, 1989 and 1994 and the Europe Cup II in 1990.
There are a lot of important players in football history that played for Sampdoria such as: Seedorf, Gullit, Mancini, Poli, Vieri, Zenga, Falcone, Karembeu, Vialli, Klinsmann and Veron.