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
Key match information
Sampdoria played Virtus Entella in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Sampdoria: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Virtus Entella: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sampdoria scores 1.00 and concedes 1.42 goals per match. Virtus Entella scores 0.89 and concedes 1.37. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sampdoria 63%, Virtus Entella 53%. Over 2.5: Sampdoria 42%, Virtus Entella 32%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Sampdoria has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.40. Sampdoria: 13.8 shots per match, Virtus Entella: 13.2.
Match halves
Sampdoria: half-time lead 5%, second-half goals 0.74. Virtus Entella: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.47.
Goals by minute
Sampdoria: 76-90+ (8 goals). Virtus Entella: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sampdoria is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Sampdoria · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1 goals / match - Sampdoria · 0.89 goals / match - Virtus Entella
Sampdoria scores in 68% of matches (13 of 19 matches), while Virtus Entella keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
Virtus Entella scores in 68% of matches (13 of 19 matches), while Sampdoria keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sampdoria
Over / Under - Virtus Entella
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Sampdoria · 1.32 pts / match - Virtus Entella
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sampdoria - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 5% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Virtus Entella - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 21%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sampdoria
Virtus Entella
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Sampdoria 0 - 0 - 1 Virtus Entella. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.