Entella vs Sampdoria Serie B Prediction & Betting Tips on Extratips

Welcome to Extratips, your go-to spot for football predictions! Virtus Entella faces Sampdoria in Serie B on October 17, 18:30 at Stadio Comunale di Chiavari. Entella stands 14th in the table, while Sampdoria struggles at 20th. Both teams are eager to climb, making this clash vital for morale. Recent odds favor Entella at home (2.24), with a draw at 3.02 and a Sampdoria win at 3.40. In the last 5 matchups, Sampdoria won twice, Entella none, with 3 draws scattered in. Entella's recent home record shows 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Sampdoria's last 5 away games are rough: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses. Entella's strengths: solid midfield, home support, and discipline. Weaknesses: trouble scoring, shaky defense, low morale. Sampdoria offers creativity, speedy counters, and decent set-piece skills. Weaknesses: poor defense, lack of leaders, conceding late goals. Missing key players could tip the balance. With Entella winless in 24 of their last 25, expect a tight contest and few goals. Two angles stand out: Entella desperate for a breakthrough, and Sampdoria's fight to escape the bottom. Another storyline is whether the tactical shuffle pays off. This game could decide which squad finds hope. Tight match expected with goals at a premium.