Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Coppa Italia match.
Since their relegation from Serie A two seasons ago, Sampdoria have struggled to regain their strength and approach a return to the elite. Before their cup tie against Roma, they knocked out their local rivals Genoa (2:1 after penalties), signalling their motivation for the upcoming rounds.
AS Roma
Roma would also benefit from reaching at least the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia, as their league and Europa League performances have been less than satisfactory. The second managerial change of the season and the appointment of Claudio Ranieri seem to have had a positive impact, with wins against Lecce (4:1) and Braga (3:0). However, on Sunday, they rightfully fell to Como (0:2). Since early November, matches involving Roma have seen the total over 2.5 five times in nine games.
Sampdoria
Last weekend’s draw with Spezia (0:0) marked Sampdoria’s seventh consecutive game without a victory. The defeat to Sassuolo (1:5) highlighted their problems, allowing ten shots on target over 90 minutes. Without the injured Bartosz Bereszyński and Ronaldo Vieira , Sampdoria lack midfield options, leading to frequent mistakes during transitions.
AS Roma vs Sampdoria Prediction
In nine away matches in Serie B, Sampdoria have been involved in seven games with three or more goals. Roma can take advantage of their opponent's open style—winning through individual brilliance is within their capability.
