Tomás Yelmini
At this stage of the season, we are in the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia, and the duel Fiorentina vs Sampdoria is one of the most attractive matches to watch, as two Serie A teams with different realities will play against each other.
A competition with a very high tradition in Italian soccer is expected on this occasion. It is also a tournament that involves teams from lower categories, which have the opportunity to show what they’ve got playing against the most powerful teams. However, as the instances are overcome, the weaker ones fall by the wayside.
While the Florentine side is in a promising position in the league —trying to keep on adding points to enter the continental cup—, the Genoese is worried that if it doesn’t make a quick turnaround, it will be playing in the second division next season.
The Artemio Franchi stadium will witness this Fiorentina vs Sampdoria clash presented by JefeBet with all the information and odds, as well as the prediction, preview, and picks of what may happen in the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Fiorentina vs Sampdoria Coppa Italia Round of 16 Match on January 12, 2023
- Where: Artemio Franchi Stadium, Florence, Italy
- When: Thursday, January 12, 11 AM ET
- Moneyline: Fiorentina (-200) / Draw (+320) / Sampdoria (+550)
- Asian Handicap: Fiorentina (-0.75, -110), Sampdoria (+0.75, -108)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-108) / Under (-121)
- Both teams score: Yes (+104) / No (-141)
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Fiorentina Preview
Fiorentina starts its participation in this Coppa Italia, as it qualified directly to the round of 16. The Viola team is facing a very irregular season that places it in the middle of the table: five points away from the last place to enter the continental cups.
The Croatian, Luka Jović, is their main attacking asset, and they have brought back Argentine Nicolás González, who got back from injury and gave them their last win with a penalty goal against Sassuolo.
Some variations are expected for this match. Michele Cerofolini will be in goal in place of Pietro Terracciano, while coach Vincenzo Italiano will also include some players who do not usually have much experience in Serie A, such as Aleksa Terzic.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Michele Cerofolini; Dodô, Nikola Milenkovic, Igor Julio, Aleksa Terzic; Alessandro Bianco, Alfred Duncan; Jonathan Ikoné, Antonin Barak, Nicolás González; Luka Jovic.
Sampdoria Preview
Sampdoria, who are aiming all their efforts to keep their place in Serie A, are in a very bad moment. However, the current situation shows that they are sinking towards an inevitable relegation. They are in the penultimate position with 9 points, six points behind the first uncommitted team. It has won only two games out of 17 played and lost 12.
That’s a low blow for the Genoese side, which has written some glorious pages in Italian soccer. Sampdoria reached the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia after beating Reggina and Ascoli.
Probable lineup (3-4-1-2): Emil Audero; Jeison Murillo, Bram Nuytinck, Nicola Murru; Tommaso Augello, Mehdi Leris, Ronaldo Vieira, Tomás Rincón; Filip Djuricic; Sam Lammers, Manolo Gabbiadini.
JefeBet Prediction
Fiorentina will probably include some substitutes, but that will not detract from their dominance over a Sampdoria side that is really on the brink. It does not seem that the team from Florence can suffer any surprises, so at JefeBet we believe that they will win hands down.
Prediction: Fiorentina wins 2-0.
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