Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Pescara
4-3-3
Sampdoria
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(27) 6 Goals 22 (41)
(16) 7 Assists 17 (29)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
24.5 Average Age 26.5
179.7 Average Height (cm) 182.8
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(47%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 52% (47%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1.7) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.7 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Simone Romagnoli Out 6.45
Christian Terlizzi Out 6.83
Player Reason Status Rating
Sergio Romero Out 6.67
Ângelo Da Costa Out 6.86

Team News

Pescara
  • Cosic will partner Capuano in the centre of the defence, as Terlizzi is suspended for the next three matches.
  • Bocchetti may start again on the left side of the defence, but Modesto looks ready to take his place.
  • Vukusic is set to lead the attack, supported by three attacking midfielders.
Sampdoria
  • Berni will play in goal, as Romero is injured and working to recover in time for the next match.
  • Tissone and Munari may start on the bench as Maresca looks set to play in the middle of the park alongside Poli and Obiang.
  • Eder and Estigarribia are set to flank Maxi Lopez up front.

Prediction

  • Pescara are already in desperate need of points, so the team has to quickly get used to Serie A despite being the youngest squad of players in the league.
  • Sampdoria quickly made up for their points penalty, picking up six points in their first two matches, and they may now have the right mix of enthusiasm and level-headedness to go to Pescara to get the full prize.
  • Coach Ferrara will have the chance to set the pace of the match: Pescara will have to find a goal sooner or later, and the Blucerchiati may choose to sit and wait. This advantage should not be wasted, and if they make good decisions as to when to pressurise the opposition and when to sit back, it could make the difference in this match.
Prediction:
Pescara
1
2
Sampdoria
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
14 Sampdoria 11 10 17 42 dlldlw
20 Pescara 6 4 28 22 dlllll

Top Players

Pescara
Sampdoria
A. Balzano 7.02
J. Quintero 6.86
V. Weiss 6.81
P. M. Obiang 7.13
N. Krsticic 7.07
A. Costa 7.01
M. Celik 4
V. Weiss 4
G. D'Agostino 2
M. Icardi 10
Eder 7
M. López 4
V. Weiss 4
D. Zanon 3
G. Colucci 2
P. M. Obiang 5
Eder 4
M. Estigarribia 3

Match Forecast

Pescara will be shown a high number of cards  
Sampdoria will score from a direct freekick  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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