Sampdoria – Ascoli

Sampdoria host Ascoli in what promises to be a stark clash of fortunes, with the hosts languishing in 18th place on just four points from five games (one win, one draw and three defeats, scoring five and conceding nine) while the visitors sit comfortably in fifth, having amassed ten points (three wins, one draw and a single loss, with a 7‑4 goal balance). The gap in recent form is evident, as Sampdoria will be desperate to halt a slide that has seen them concede more than they score, whereas Ascoli will look to extend their surge and close the gap on the leaders. Head‑to‑head this season has already favored the higher‑placed side, and the encounter could prove pivotal for Sampdoria’s survival hopes and Ascoli’s push for a top‑four finish.