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Sampdoria will host Como at the Luigi Ferraris on Sunday in the round of 64 of the 2024-25 Coppa Italia campaign. The home side performed fairly well in the Italian second-tier last season but ultimately fell short in the promotion playoffs as they lost 2-0 to Palermo in the quarterfinals.
They have, however, enjoyed a positive pre-season campaign, most recently beating Empoli 2-0 via goals from Massimo Coda and Leonardo Benedetti and will now be looking to mark their return to competitive action this weekend with a win.
Como,meanwhile, enjoyed a memorable league campaign last season as they secured promotion to the Serie A for the first time since the 2002-03 season. Preparations are well underway for the upcoming campaign with significant reinforcements joining the club over the summer including the likes of former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane and veteran goalkeeper Pepe Reina as head coach Cesc Fabregas looks to secure Serie A safety.
The visitors were beaten 1-0 by Lecce at this stage of the domestic cup last season and will be targeting a winning start to things this time around.
Sampdoria vs Como Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 33 meetings between Sampdoria and Como. The hosts have won 13 of those games while the visitors have won 10 times.
- There have been 10 draws between the two teams including their most recent matchup which ended 1-1.
- Como are undefeated in their last two games in this fixture after losing all but one of their previous seven.
- The Blucerchiati are without a clean sheet in their last five games in this fixture.
Sampdoria vs Como Prediction
Sampdoria are on a three-game winning streak and have now won six of their last eight games. They have lost just one of their last six games at the Luigi Ferraris and will be hopeful of a positive result here.
Como, meanwhile, are undefeated in their last nine competitive outings, picking up six wins and three draws in that period. They are slight favorites for the weekend clash and should have just enough to come out on top on Sunday.
Prediction: Sampdoria 1-2 Como
Sampdoria vs Como Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Como to win
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Five of Como's last seven away matches have produced more than 2.5 goals)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: YES (Both sides have found the back of the net in four of their last five matchups)
