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On February 27, 2026, Serie B rivals Sampdoria and AS Bari face off in a highly anticipated match at Sampdoria’s home ground. Sampdoria enters this fixture with a solid record, having won 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a tactical resilience and attacking cohesion that has proven effective in recent contests. Their home advantage could also play a crucial role, as they tend to capitalize on familiar surroundings to impose their style of play.
Conversely, AS Bari has struggled with form, managing to secure just 1 win in their last 5 outings. This lack of consistency may hinder their ability to challenge Sampdoria effectively, especially away from home. Bari will need to tighten their defensive organization and look for opportunities on counterattacks to upset the hosts’ rhythm.
Bookmakers list Sampdoria as favorites at odds of 1.83, with a probability of a home win estimated at 53.4%. However, football remains unpredictable; with the potential for surprises, fans can expect a competitive matchup where tactical execution and momentum will be pivotal. A draw (26.1%) or an away win (20.6%) remains within the realm of possibility, making this an intriguing encounter.
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| Sampdoria 52.6% |
Draw 27.3% |
Bari 20.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.78 | 3.4 | 4.45 | ||
| 1.76 | 3.5 | 4.84 | ||
| 1.75 | 3.3 | 4.6 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 Mantova FC – Sampdoria – 2:1 14.02.26 Sampdoria – Calcio Padova – 1:0 10.02.26 Sampdoria – U.S. Città di Palermo – 3:3 07.02.26 FC Modena – Sampdoria – 1:2 31.01.26 Sampdoria – Spezia Calcio – 1:0 |
21.02.26 Calcio Padova – AS Bari – 1:1 15.02.26 AS Bari – Südtirol-Alto Adige – 1:2 11.02.26 AS Bari – Spezia Calcio – 0:0 07.02.26 Mantova FC – AS Bari – 2:1 30.01.26 AS Bari – U.S. Città di Palermo – 0:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.09.25 AS Bari – Sampdoria – 1:1 02.03.25 AS Bari – Sampdoria – 1:1 31.08.24 Sampdoria – AS Bari – 0:0 16.03.24 AS Bari – Sampdoria – 0:1 26.12.23 Sampdoria – AS Bari – 1:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Venezia | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 53:24 | 29 | 56 |
| 2 | Monza | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 39:20 | 19 | 54 |
| 3 | Frosinone | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 48:24 | 24 | 53 |
| 4 | Palermo | 26 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 45:19 | 26 | 51 |
| 5 | Catanzaro | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 37:27 | 10 | 44 |
| 6 | Modena | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 33:19 | 14 | 40 |
| 7 | Juve Stabia | 25 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 30:29 | 1 | 38 |
| 8 | Cesena | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 34:37 | -3 | 37 |
| 9 | Sudtirol | 26 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 26:27 | -1 | 33 |
| 10 | Empoli | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 32:36 | -4 | 30 |
| 11 | Carrarese | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 31:36 | -5 | 30 |
| 12 | Padova | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 26:32 | -6 | 30 |
| 13 | Sampdoria | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 28:34 | -6 | 29 |
| 14 | Avellino | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 29:41 | -12 | 28 |
| 15 | Mantova | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26:41 | -15 | 26 |
| 16 | Reggiana | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 27:35 | -8 | 25 |
| 17 | Spezia | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23:34 | -11 | 25 |
| 18 | Entella | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 24:37 | -13 | 25 |
| 19 | Bari | 26 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 21:39 | -18 | 22 |
| 20 | Pescara | 26 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 30:51 | -21 | 18 |
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