Avellino 4-1 Sampdoria: result and AI prediction

Avellino – Sampdoria, Serie B, Friday, October 9, 2026 at 07:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Partenio-Adriano Lombardi

Avellino is #9 in the table (7 pts) and Sampdoria #17 (4 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Avellino has kept 2 clean sheets in 5 matches. Last 2 head-to-head meetings: Avellino 1, draws 0, Sampdoria 1. Their last meeting, on March 22, 2026, ended Sampdoria 2-1 Avellino.

AvellinoAvellino
Final score4 - 1
SampdoriaSampdoria
AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 4-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a finely balanced meeting with Avellino looking to make home familiarity count and Sampdoria trying to turn their latest win into a genuine recovery. The visitors have regained several useful options, but their midfield is still depleted by suspension and injury, while Sinani’s long-term absence reduces depth. Avellino’s wing-back system and the faster rhythm of the synthetic pitch pose a demanding test for Corradi’s reshaped side. Sampdoria’s best route is through Verschaeren’s movement around Lauritsen and the craft of Insigne in the final third.

Head-to-head analysis

The last two Serie B meetings were both narrow home wins, so neither side carries a meaningful head-to-head edge into this fixture. The recent pattern points to a contest shaped by venue and match-state rather than a persistent stylistic advantage.

Injuries and absences

Sampdoria’s long-term loss of Sinani and the absence of Esposito, alongside Abildgaard’s suspension, reduce their midfield and attacking rotation options despite several returning players. Avellino’s reported absences narrow Nesta’s defensive and midfield depth, but Martinelli’s expected return in goal is a timely stabiliser.

Form (last 5)

AvellinoLeague position #9 · 7 ptsW D L
SampdoriaLeague position #17 · 4 ptsL L W

Avellino vs Sampdoria stats

AvellinoSampdoria
Played55
Goals scored75
Goals conceded69
Clean sheets20

Last meetings

  • 2026-03-22Sampdoria 2-1 Avellino
  • 2026-01-10Avellino 2-1 Sampdoria

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