Sampdoria vs ACD Virtus Entella: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 January

Betiball's prediction for Sampdoria vs ACD Virtus Entella on 16 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sampdoria vs ACD Virtus Entella preview before placing your bet.

Sampdoria vs ACD Virtus Entella: Starting Lineups Time : 16/01/2026 15:30

Sampdoria
1 - 1
Finished
ACD Virtus Entella
90+1' event Marvin Cuni / Matteo Brunori Sandri
75' event Simone Pafundi / Massimo Coda
75' event Simone Giordano / Nicholas Ioannou
75' event Antonin Barak / Salvatore Esposito
72' event Liam Henderson
71' event Nicholas Ioannou
65' event Francesco Conti / Luigi Cherubini
34' event Luigi Cherubini
event 84' Mattia Alborghetti / Francesco Mezzoni
event 84' Tommaso Fumagalli / Bernat Guiu
event 74' Luca Parodi
event 67' Niccolo Squizzato / Nichetti Marco
event 67' Davide Bariti / Stefano Di Mario
event 52' Stefano Di Mario
event 46' Marco Dalla Vecchia / Andrea Franzoni
90+1' event Marvin Cuni / Matteo Brunori Sandri
event 84' Mattia Alborghetti / Francesco Mezzoni
75' event Simone Pafundi / Massimo Coda
event 84' Tommaso Fumagalli / Bernat Guiu
75' event Simone Giordano / Nicholas Ioannou
event 74' Luca Parodi
75' event Antonin Barak / Salvatore Esposito
event 67' Niccolo Squizzato / Nichetti Marco
72' event Liam Henderson
event 67' Davide Bariti / Stefano Di Mario
71' event Nicholas Ioannou
event 52' Stefano Di Mario
65' event Francesco Conti / Luigi Cherubini
event 46' Marco Dalla Vecchia / Andrea Franzoni
34' event Luigi Cherubini
Sampdoria Sampdoria
Substitutions
#72 Antonin Barak
#11 Tjas Begic
#14 Alessandro Bellemo
#80 Leonardo Benedetti
#33 Francesco Conti
#7 Marvin Cuni
#25 Alex Ferrari
#21 Simone Giordano
#50 Tommaso Martinelli
#20 Simone Pafundi
#13 Matteo Palma
#30 Nicola Ravaglia
Sampdoria Sampdoria ACD Virtus Entella ACD Virtus Entella
10Shots7
4Shots on Goal2
25Fouls30
9Corner Kick1
30Free kick25
2Offside1
2Yellow card1
0Aerial1
1Save3
6Successful Tackles9
7Interceptions8
21Long pass26
4Successful center1
1Shots off goal3
5Blocked2
6Tackle8
6Dribbles5
18Throw-in22
297Passes392
96Attacks85
29Dangerous attacks33
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
5ShotsInsideBox5
5ShotsOutsideBox2
56DuelsWon62
12Touches In Opposition Box9
20AccurateCrosses18
41GroundDuelsWon41
15AerialDuelsWon21
29Clearances24
ACD Virtus Entella ACD Virtus Entella
Substitutions
#3 Mattia Alborghetti
#7 Davide Bariti
#10 Luigi Cuppone
#27 Marco Dalla Vecchia
#22 Federico Del Frate
#57 Tommaso Del Lungo
#20 Tommaso Fumagalli
#90 Denis Portanova
#21 Flavio Russo
#99 Ovidijus Siaulys
#5 Niccolo Squizzato
#46 Riccardo Turicchia
Commentary
90+1' Sampdoria — substitution: Marvin Cuni / Matteo Brunori Sandri
84' ACD Virtus Entella — substitution: Mattia Alborghetti / Francesco Mezzoni
84' ACD Virtus Entella — substitution: Tommaso Fumagalli / Bernat Guiu
75' Sampdoria — substitution: Simone Pafundi / Massimo Coda
75' Sampdoria — substitution: Simone Giordano / Nicholas Ioannou
75' Sampdoria — substitution: Antonin Barak / Salvatore Esposito
74' Goal! Luca Parodi - ACD Virtus Entella
72' Liam Henderson - Sampdoria receive a yellow card
71' Nicholas Ioannou - Sampdoria receive a yellow card
67' ACD Virtus Entella — substitution: Niccolo Squizzato / Nichetti Marco
67' ACD Virtus Entella — substitution: Davide Bariti / Stefano Di Mario
65' Sampdoria — substitution: Francesco Conti / Luigi Cherubini
52' Stefano Di Mario - ACD Virtus Entella receive a yellow card
46' ACD Virtus Entella — substitution: Marco Dalla Vecchia / Andrea Franzoni
34' Goal! Luigi Cherubini - Sampdoria

How We Build the Sampdoria vs ACD Virtus Entella Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sampdoria vs ACD Virtus Entella on 16 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sampdoria vs ACD Virtus Entella Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sampdoria's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against ACD Virtus Entella's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Sampdoria and ACD Virtus Entella sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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