Carrarese vs Sampdoria prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Serie B Italy
In the 31st round of Italy's Serie B on March 18, 2026, Carrarese will face Sampdoria. For both teams, this is a chance to pull away from the relegation zone.
Carrarese vs Sampdoria: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Stadio dei Marmi" finished last season in twelfth place with 45 points. This season has been even worse, especially recently – since the end of January, they have lost most of their matches. At least they managed a draw against Juve Stabia in the previous round.
The team from Genoa played in European competitions not so long ago. But last season, they avoided relegation to the third division only thanks to a play-out victory and Brescia's bankruptcy. However, it seems that relegation may have only been postponed by a year, as they still can't distance themselves from the danger zone. Although they did manage draws with Juve Stabia and, after a setback against Frosinone, with Venezia.
Rubino and company score 1.2 goals per game on average, while conceding more – 1.40 per match. Gregucci's team plays less spectacular football: 0.97 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Carrarese vs Sampdoria
Last season, playing this opponent for the first time, Carrarese took four out of a possible six points. But in December, they lost 2-3 away.
The game should be competitive, with both sides eager to secure a win. The recommendation is to bet on "total over 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.70).
Carrarese vs Sampdoria: Key Stats and Trends
- Carrarese have lost five of their last nine matches
- 50% of Carrarese's games end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.6 goals per match
- Sampdoria are winless in their last five matches
- 57% of Sampdoria's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.3 goals per match
Carrarese vs Sampdoria: Probable Starting Line-ups
Carrarese are expected to play a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable line-up): Bleve – Imperiale, Ilianes, Calabrese – Ruhi, Schiavi, Dzuelli, Hasa, Zanon – Abiuso, Rubino.
Sampdoria are likely to use a 1-3-6-1 formation (probable line-up): Ghidotti – Hadzikadunic, Abildgaard, Palma – Cicconi, Cherubini, Begic, Esposito, Henderson, Di Pardo – Brunori. They are facing several personnel issues: Coda, Henderson, Pierini, and Venuti are unavailable.
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