Serie A preview and odds: Genoa vs Sampdoria

Published on: 05/01/2016

Serie A preview and odds: Genoa vs Sampdoria

January 05, 2015 29:45pm - Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris

Serie A

Top-flight Italian football kicks off in 2016 in style with the Derby della Lanterna, as struggling Genoa face local rivals Sampdoria at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris in Serie A.

Four straight defeats for the Rossoblu

After a successful campaign in 2014/15, in which Genoa achieved a top-six finish, the current campaign has been an anti-climax for Rossoblu fans. With 17 games played, they currently sit just one place and two points above the relegation zone, and come into this game on the back of four straight league defeats.

Last time out, Gasperinis men were beaten on the road at Roma and prior to that, they fell at home to Bologna. That was their second home defeat in a row having previously lost just one game in twelve on home soil.

Montella buoyed by first win in charge

Sampdoria have also had an underwhelming campaign and currently occupy 14th spot with a total of 20 points. They ended 2015 with a home win over Palermo having previously endured a seven-game winless streak that stretched back to October.

That win was the first in five games under new boss Vincenzo Montella. The 41-year-old former striker had spells at both clubs during his playing career.

Team news

Genoa will be without the suspended Diego Perotti, while Giovanni Marchese and Tino Costa are both out injured.

Meanwhile, with the return of Eder from a thigh injury, Sampdoria should have a full strength squad to choose from.

Recent form (League)

Genoa: LLLLW

Sampdoria: WDLLL

Betting odds and tips

With a win and a draw in their last two games, Sampdoria come into this match in slightly better form that their opponents who are winless in four. They will also be boosted by the return of top scorer Eder. The away side can be backed at 12/5 with Bet365.

Sampdoria striker Eder has scored 10 goals this season, of which seven have been the first goal of the game. You can back Eder to score first at 13/2 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 05/01/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (05/01/2016 12:01:56) but are subject to change.