- Sampdoria hasn’t won a single game in their last five games.
- Roma has won 11 games in their last 20 meetings against Sampdoria.
- Both teams have won one each in the last three games.
The Italian Serie A is raging on, and the battles are fiercer. We can see different teams push for a better standing in the league.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve enjoyed a different round of games, and this week, we will be getting another round of battles as teams look to increase their points tally.
AS Roma will take on Sampdoria for a chance to close the gap against the Serie A leading teams. As a result, we expect an epic match with both teams pushing for three points.
A Challenge for the Roman Warriors
Sampdoria will want to break their five-game no wins streak. So, this game will be challenging for Jose Mourihno and his Roman warriors.
We look forward to a tight match with both sides setting their sights on the same goal. Even though Sampdoria hasn’t been in form for a while now, they would put Roma to the test.
We are excited about the potential of this game. As we go further in the 2022/2023 Serie A schedule, it will be an incredible run.
Sampdoria vs. AS Roma Odds
| Sampdoria | Draw | AS Roma |
|---|---|---|
| +375 | +275 | -137 |
Both sides want to win this tie. However, the available Sampdoria vs. Roma odds made AS Roma the favorite to win this game.
We are not surprised because Roma has had the better run of games so far this season. They currently have six wins and only losses, while Sampdoria languishes in the 20th position with zero wins and three draws.
Of all the Serie A teams this season, only Sampdoria and Cremonese are yet to win a game, and we expect them to look for a change to this as they host Roma.
Sampdoria as the Underdogs
Sampdoria has +375 odds, putting them as the underdogs even though they would have the home-ground advantage. As a result, they have a 21% winning chance, and they’ve only 1% of their matches with these odds.
AS Roma Beating the Odds
On the other hand, AS Roma has -137 odds, giving them a 58% winning chance, and the team has won 75% of the matches they had. So, they perform well with these odds.
In that case, we expect the team to dominate the match and try to seal things off early, as they would have to prepare for another game this weekend. We look forward to what both sides bring to the table once the match kicks off.
Sampdoria vs. AS Roma Information
- Competition: Italian Serie A – Sampdoria vs. AS Roma
- Location of the Game: Luigi Ferraris, Genoa, Italy
- Time: Monday, 17th Oct 2022, 11:30 AM EDT
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Sampdoria
Sampdoria is one of the struggling teams in the league this season. They currently sit 20th on the log after nine games.
They need a win to kickstart their season before it’s too late and they are stuck in the relegation battle. Sampdoria wasn’t too active in the transfer window. So, the coach has to make do with his current resources.
Performance Recap
The first game of their season wasn’t too bad as they held Italian giants Juventus to a draw before going ahead to play Salernitana.
The next game wasn’t like when they played the Old Lady. The home team battered them, marking the second game they hadn’t scored in a row.
After that match, they got their first goal and another point, making it two points in three games, but that was the beginning of their woes as they went on a four-game losing streak.
Second-Biggest Loss
The team scored in three of those games, but they lost to each of them. But in the fourth match during the streak, they lost 3-0, marking their second-biggest loss of the season.
But they did better in the last game as they held Bologna to a 1-1 draw. They can take that result into the next game.
Also, their record against the top teams hasn’t been too bad, as they didn’t lose in their games against Lazio and Juventus. They can use that record to get something from their match against Roma.
AS Roma
This season has been better for AS Roma. The team continues to push for a higher standing in the league and hopes to return to the UEFA Champions League.
AS Roma is an incredible team; since Jose Mourinho joined, they’ve been a better side. The team has been better than in previous seasons.
AS Roma started the season with a win against Salernitana and Cremonese, showing that they are a top team to look out for this season.
A Tough Match
Following their first two wins was a draw against Juventus in a tough match that saw both sides setting for sharing the spoils. After the draw, the team won their next game.
However, after that, they lost heavily to Udinese, breaking their unbeaten run since the start of the season. The woes compounded as they lost against Ludogorets in their UEL Campaign.
Champions League Spot
But they spoon-bounced back with a few wins and only one more loss in the Serie A to place them in sixth place, two places away from the intended Champions League spot.
The team has a long season to battle for titles, as we expect them to try and top last season’s success. They also want a place in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League campaign.
In that case, we expect them to try to win more games, starting with the match against Sampdoria. Roma remains in top form, and we don’t think they will perform below par in this game.
Sampdoria vs. AS Roma Pick and Prediction
Following the Sampdoria vs. Roma odds, we can see that AS Roma is the favorite to win this game. The team has had a better start to the Italian Serie A schedule.
With the current standings, Roma should have an easy run to victory, but the league is quite unpredictable, as below-par teams can do better than we expect.
Who to Bet On?
In that case, even though the Sampdoria vs. Roma odds suggest that the away team has a better chance of winning, we can’t write Sampdoria off. We expect a tight game with both sides pushing for a win.
As a result, we don’t think the winning margin will be plentiful. Therefore, our Serie A picks for this game is AS Roma to win by two goals to Sampdorias one (2-1).
Serie A Pick: -1.5 (-145)
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