Sampdoria – Palermo

Sampdoria host league leaders Palermo in what promises to be a stark contrast of form. The hosts sit 18th with just four points from five games – a solitary win, a draw and three defeats, scoring five and conceding nine – while Palermo sit atop the table on 13 points, unbeaten with four victories and a draw and a +5 goal difference (10‑5). The gulf in recent results suggests Palermo will enter Genoa as clear favourites, yet Sampdoria will be desperate to close the gap at the bottom and could spring a surprise if they can tighten up at the back. The encounter also offers Palermo a chance to extend their unbeaten run, while Sampdoria will be looking to claim their first win of the campaign.