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This Saturday, February 18, the action of the 2022–23 season of Serie A will continue with another fantastic matchday with this Sampdoria vs Bologna clash on the schedule.
As usual, at JefeBet we present our analysis, prediction, and other information about each Serie A matchday. So, this time, we give you our opinion on this interesting Sampdoria vs Bologna duel.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Sampdoria vs Bologna Serie A Matchday 23 Game on February 18, 2023
- Where: Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa, Italy
- When: Saturday, February 18, 2023, 9:00 AM ET
- Unibet Moneyline: Sampdoria (+210) / Tie (+225) / Bologna (+138)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Sampdoria (AH +0.25, -130) / Bologna (AH -0.25, +105)
- Unibet Over/Under (2.5): Over (+130) / Under (-162)
- Both teams score Unibet:Yes (-103) / No (-124)
Betting on Sampdoria
While not much was expected of them, Sampdoria’s season continues to be disappointing, and if they really want to avoid a painful relegation, they need to start picking up wins as quickly as possible. Although they have not lost in their last two league games, they are on a miserable run of six consecutive games without a league win.
Sitting in second-to-last place in the standings with just 11 points after 22 games, Sampdoria’s fate looks complicated. However, they could find some motivation in a 0-0 draw against second-placed Inter in their previous outing.
To achieve its salvation goals, The Blucerchiati urgently need to improve their offensive production, considering that they are the worst team in the league with just 10 goals scored so far in the competition.
Possible Lineup (3-4-1-2): Emil Audero; Jeison Murillo, Bram Nuytinck, Bruno Amione; Alessandro Zanoli, Michaël Cuisance, Harry Winks, Tommaso Augello; Roberto Soriano; Filip Djurici; Manolo Gabbiadini, Sam Lammers.
Betting on Bologna
Things have worked out much better for Bologna, perhaps their supporters are a little demotivated to finish the remainder of the campaign, given that they are in a good position with respect to relegation (12 points difference), but a 10-point gap to the European places suggests that it will be very difficult for them to fight for the spot.
However, Bologna will also be looking to bounce back in this match, after being shocked at home last week by newly promoted Monza, who beat them by a score of 0-1, thus breaking a four-game unbeaten streak in the league.
That game was the second in their last 15 league appearances in which Bologna failed to get on the scoreboard, something that speaks very well of their offense, which is not very productive but consistent, with a total of 28 goals scored so far.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Lukasz Skorupski; Andrea Cambiaso, Stefan Posch, Joaquin Sosa, Georgios Kyriakopoulos; Michel Aebischer, Jerdy Schouten, Nicolas Dominguez; Roberto Soriano, Marko Arnautovic, Riccardo Orsolini.
JefeBet Prediction
Sampdoria has not only struggled to score but has also struggled to defend its own goal, boasting the fourth-highest number of goals allowed in the league with a total of 36 conceded, making them an ideal target for Bologna to get back on track.
Moreover, visiting Sampdoria is something that has suited Bologna well in recent seasons, winning its last three games in a row, scoring two goals on each occasion.
Despite its previous defeat, Bologna has had a good dynamic in 2023. So, also considering the poor performance displayed by Sampdoria, we expect the visitor to be the one who can do better and take the victory.
Prediction: Bologna Moneyline (SAM 0-2 BOL).
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