Sampdoria – Cesena

Sampdoria host Cesà na in what could be a turning point for a side languishing in 18th place with just four points from five games, having managed only one win, one draw and three defeats while conceding nine goals. Cesà na arrive in Genoa on the back of a solid unbeaten run – seven points from five matches, unbeaten in all four of their recent outings and boasting a positive goal difference of +1. The visitors sit comfortably in ninth, three points clear of the relegation battle, and will be looking to extend their streak of draws and wins to climb further up the table. For Sampdoria, a victory would be a much‑needed boost to their survival hopes, while Cesà na will aim to maintain their steady form and keep the pressure on the clubs below them.