Sampdoria vs SSC Napoli Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 8th January 2023

Despite their unsatisfactory form, SSC Napoli have a decent shot at three points in this round 17 match, when visiting Sampdoria. Though playing at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris this coming Sunday, bookmakers put a lot of faith in them gaining the away win. SSC Napoli didn't concede even once in their previous three meetings with Sampdoria in the Serie A, winning 1-0, 4-0 and 2-0.

SSC Napoli have taken the lead in the Serie A after collecting 41 points from their initial 16 encounters. Sampdoria trail them by nine points after 16 rounds, leaving them as number 18 in the table.

Although Sampdoria trail after SSC Napoli by double digits, beating the league leaders in the Serie A still holds a lot of prestige.

Sampdoria have a hard time getting on the scoreboard these days, as they managed a poorly five goals in their previous ten matches. That is an average of 0.5 goals per game, in which they conceded 17 goals, or 1.7 goals per game. Furthermore, they fought their way to one clean sheets in this run.

SSC Napoli are brimming with confidence in front of goal before the upcoming away match in the Serie A, as they can show off very handsome numbers from their previous ten games. The visitors scored 2.4 times on average per match, for a total of 24 goals. They also let in nine goals, leaving an average of 0.9 per match. They fought their way to three clean sheets.

Sampdoria vs SSC Napoli Prediction

Sampdoria Form

In their last three games, Sampdoria lost 2-0 against Torino, got defeated 0-2 by Lecce before winning 1-2 against Sassuolo. In their last six Serie A home matches, Sampdoria didn't claim a single win. In stead, they've drawn one and lost five, while scoring two and conceding 11 goals.

The most optimistic experts had them down for a place in the bottom half of the table, but in could turn out even worse, as Sampdoria are struggling with dismal form.

SSC Napoli Form

In the last three matches, SSC Napoli beat Empoli 2-0, won 3-2 against Udinese, and lost 1-0 against Inter. SSC Napoli recorded no less than five in their previous six Serie A away matches, as well losing once and drawing none. They hit the target 11 themselves while allowing five goals against.

SSC Napoli were among a group of teams spoken of as contenders for the podium this season. However, in current form even a stab at the title doesn't seem too far a stretch.

With SSC Napoli looking strong, we expect them to get the better of Sampdoria, and with goals flowing freely, the hosts could be in for a hammering.

Sampdoria have had a hard time scoring goals at Stadio Luigi Ferraris this season in the Serie A. No home side scored fewer times, than the two goals they so far managed. They also allowed 13 goals against. In contrast, SSC Napoli have been great goalscorers away from home in the Serie A. They have been on target 16 times, making them the most scoring away side, while also conceding seven goals.

SSC Napoli recorded five wins from their last five games against teams placed in the bottom six and collected 15 points. They scored 18 goals while conceding three. Sampdoria are looking at a record of two wins, three draws and 11 defeats in the Serie A this season. SSC Napoli lost just once so far this season in the Serie A and after 16 games played they recorded 13 wins and two draws.

Sampdoria vs SSC Napoli Team News

Sampdoria might be looking at four missing players for their upcoming assignment against SSC Napoli.

Fabio Quagliarella, Ignacio Pussetto, Harry Winks and Manuel De Luca nurses various injuries and won't take part for Sampdoria against SSC Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

Sampdoria vs SSC Napoli H2H

Not only did SSC Napoli win their latest meetings with Sampdoria, they also did it without conceding. A 1-0 win in January 2022 was followed by a 4-0 win in September 2021. SSC Napoli are currently enjoying a great run against Sampdoria, against whom they have a 9-0-1 advantage. They should be eagerly awaiting this away trip to Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The bookies have SSC Napoli to win this match at best price odds of 2/5.

Sampdoria vs SSC Napoli Results

At least one team managed to keep a clean sheet seven times in the last ten matches between SSC Napoli and Sampdoria. Odds on both teams not to score are best priced at 3/4 with the bookies.

Sampdoria vs SSC Napoli Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the Serie A, Manolo Gabbiadini will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. SSC Napoli hope Victor Osimhen can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of six Serie A goals in his last six Serie A games.

Sampdoria claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing five. SSC Napoli won eight of their last 10 games away, drew zero and lost two of the games in this run. Sampdoria might win at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Sunday, but don't expect them to keep a clean sheet as well. They won just two games to nil in their last 10 matches on home soil.

The last ten encounters between Sampdoria and SSC Napoli saw over 2.5 goals scored six times, with Sampdoria averaging 0.8 goals a game. SSC Napoli scored 2.3 goals on average in these, as both teams scored three times in this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Sampdoria’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.7 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for SSC Napoli, who scored two times on average in those matches.