On the 17th of October, Sampdoria will host Roma in a clash of the Serie A. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which is great football weather. Sampdoria is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Bologna. Nicolás Domínguez struck first for Bologna in the 32nd minute, then Filip Đuričić tied it up for Sampdoria in the 72nd minute on a feed from Mehdi Léris squeezing out at least the one point for Sampdoria. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 4 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Roma recorded a 1-1 draw against Real Betis. Canales scored the first goal for Real Betis in the 34th minute, then Andrea Belotti tied it up for Roma in the 53rd minute on a feed from Mady Camara earning Roma at least a draw. Roma should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Roma won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Paulo Dybala has been the most prolific scorer on Roma in the last 5 matches with 3 goals. Sampdoria’s most prolific scorer has been Filip Đuričić. The Serbian midfielder has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.