Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella: match statistics
Sampdoria clearly outperforms Virtus Entella in terms of home form, achieving a 44% win rate at home with an average of 1.33 goals per match. Virtus Entella presents a catastrophic away form with 0% wins, 78% losses, and a goal difference of -13 in away matches. The hosts possess significantly better offensive statistics (xG 1.58 vs 1.2), while the visitors score an average of only 0.56 goals away; combined with 56% of matches without scoring, this indicates serious efficiency problems. The guests' form in their last five away matches (dlllldlll) confirms their weakness, whereas Sampdoria is earning an average of 1.4 points per match in recent fixtures. All key indicators – possession, shot conversion, average goals, and xG balance – argue for a confident victory for the hosts.
Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sampdoria played against Virtus Entella in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Sampdoria has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Virtus Entella has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Sampdoria scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.42. Virtus Entella scores 0.89 and allows 1.37. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Sampdoria's games and 53% of Virtus Entella's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 32%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sampdoria has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.40 per game. Sampdoria takes 13.8 shots per game, while Virtus Entella takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Sampdoria leads at halftime in 5% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Virtus Entella leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.47 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sampdoria's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Virtus Entella, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sampdoria clearly outperforms Virtus Entella in terms of home form, achieving a 44% win rate at home with an average of 1.33 goals per match. Virtus Entella presents a catastrophic away form with 0% wins, 78% losses, and a goal difference of -13 in away matches. The hosts possess significantly better offensive statistics (xG 1.58 vs 1.2), while the visitors score an average of only 0.56 goals away; combined with 56% of matches without scoring, this indicates serious efficiency problems. The guests' form in their last five away matches (dlllldlll) confirms their weakness, whereas Sampdoria is earning an average of 1.4 points per match in recent fixtures. All key indicators – possession, shot conversion, average goals, and xG balance – argue for a confident victory for the hosts.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sampdoria | Virtus Entella | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sampdoria is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Sampdoria · 0.8 pts / game - Virtus Entella
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sampdoria is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Sampdoria · 0.89 goals / game - Virtus Entella
Sampdoria scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Virtus Entella keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
Virtus Entella scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Sampdoria keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sampdoria
Over / Under - Virtus Entella
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Virtus Entella is 94% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.68 pts / game - Sampdoria · 1.32 pts / game - Virtus Entella
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sampdoria - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 5% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Virtus Entella - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 21%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sampdoria
Virtus Entella
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Sampdoria | Liga | Virtus Entella | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.42 | 2.47 | ▼ 2.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 46% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 26% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 69% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 76% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Sampdoria's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Virtus Entella. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella?
The Serie B match finished Sampdoria 1:1 Virtus Entella. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella?
Sampdoria score 1.00 goals per game on average and Virtus Entella 0.89. The Serie B average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Sampdoria's matches and 53% of Virtus Entella's.
What form are Sampdoria and Virtus Entella in?
Over the last 5 games Sampdoria have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Virtus Entella 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.