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Serie B · Matchweek 10 · 31 October 2026 · 18:30

Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella: prediction, odds and betting tip – 31 October 2026, Serie B

1Sampdoria2.37
XDraw3.20
2Virtus Entella3.49

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Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella, 31 October 2026 · 18:30 at Luigi Ferraris (Genoa), with Andrea Calzavara officiating. Expect a tight contest. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.

Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella: tip and prediction
Main tip · Handicap
Virtus Entella +0.25 (Asian handicap)
1.90
Chance 51% · confidence medium

Wins: Virtus Entella win. Half wins (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Virtus Entella lose.

Second tip · Goals
Under 2.5 goals
1.70
Chance 57% · confidence medium
1–1likely score
≈ 2 goalstotal in the match
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Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella: our analysis

Why we chose this tip

  1. Table. Sampdoria lie 19th, having collected 8 points after 10 matches (2W 2D 6L); Virtus Entella lie 14th, having collected 10 points (2W 4D 4L).
  2. Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Sampdoria average 0.9 goals for and 2.0 against, compared with 1.2 for and 1.1 against for Virtus Entella.
  3. Form in the competition. Sampdoria: 1W 2D 6L, goals 8–18; Virtus Entella: 2W 4D 3L, goals 11–10.
  4. Head to head. In 4 previous meetings, Sampdoria have taken 2 wins to Virtus Entella's 1 win, plus 1 draw; the goal tally stands at 7–5.

What to expect

In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (13.0%). This one looks finely poised.

On goals we go for Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.70), which we give a 57% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 50%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 43%.

The prediction at a glance

  1. Meetings: 4; Sampdoria 2 wins, 1 draw, Virtus Entella 1 win.
  2. Head to head meetings have produced 3.0 goals a game on average.
  3. Scored and conceded in this competition: Sampdoria 8–18, Virtus Entella 11–10.
  4. Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 43%.
  5. Unavailable: Sampdoria 0, Virtus Entella 0.

Alternative tip: Both teams to score: no

Another angle: Both teams to score: no (probability 50%, top price 1.90). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.

Absences

Unavailable for Sampdoria: no absences. Virtus Entella will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.

Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available2.373.203.49
Market average2.293.093.20
Lowest odds2.242.842.80
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.421.3668.5%
Over 2.5 goals2.252.1843.3%
Under 2.5 goals1.701.6656.7%
Over 3.5 goals4.333.9423.7%
BTTS – yes1.951.8649.9%
BTTS – no1.901.8650.1%

Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 31/10/26, 07:09. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.5%.

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The key facts

  • Likely result: Sampdoria 1–1 Virtus Entella, roughly 2 goals in total.
  • Table: Sampdoria 19th (8 points), Virtus Entella 14th (10 points).
  • Form in the competition: Sampdoria 1W 2D 6L (8:18), Virtus Entella 2W 4D 3L (11:10).
  • H2H: 4 matches: Sampdoria 2W 1D 1L, goals 7–5.
  • Absences: Sampdoria 0, Virtus Entella 0.

Who will win Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella?

Sampdoria41%
Draw30%
Virtus Entella29%

We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.

Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella: more betting tips

Under 3.5 goals76.3% · fair odds 1.31 · best 1.26
Likely
Sampdoria or draw (1X)70.8% · fair odds 1.41 · best 1.37
Likely
Over 1.5 goals68.5% · fair odds 1.46 · best 1.42
Likely
Under 2.5 goals56.7% · fair odds 1.76 · best 1.70
Possible
Both teams to score: no50.1% · fair odds 2.00 · best 1.90
Possible
Both teams to score: yes49.9% · fair odds 2.00 · best 1.95
Outsider
Over 2.5 goals43.3% · fair odds 2.31 · best 2.25
Outsider
Sampdoria to win40.6% · fair odds 2.46 · best 2.37
Outsider
Draw30.2% · fair odds 3.32 · best 3.20
Outsider
Virtus Entella to win29.2% · fair odds 3.42 · best 3.49
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals23.7% · fair odds 4.22 · best 4.33
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.

Corners and cards betting

Cornersline 9.5 corners
Over 2.09 · Under 1.67
probability of over 44.6%

Correct score tips

1 : 113.0%
1 : 012.4%
0 : 110.0%
0 : 09.5%
2 : 18.5%
2 : 08.1%

Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella: injuries and missing players

Sampdoria

  • No reported absences

Virtus Entella

  • No reported absences

Team news can still change before the game.

Standings and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Palermo118-3-025:1327
2Ascoli115-5-117:720
3Modena106-2-218:1020
4Mantova105-3-215:1118
5Avellino104-3-315:1015
6Benevento104-3-314:1015
7Hellas Verona104-3-319:1315
8Pisa104-3-318:1515
9Padova104-2-410:1114
10Südtirol103-5-211:1014
11Cremonese103-3-410:1112
12Cesena102-6-211:1412
13Arezzo103-2-59:1911
14Virtus Entella102-4-411:1210
15Carrarese103-1-69:1310
16Juve Stabia103-4-311:119
17Vicenza Virtus102-3-513:209
18Empoli102-2-610:178
19Sampdoria102-2-610:188
20Catanzaro101-3-611:226

Recent matches

Sampdoria

31 OctWSampdoria 2–0 Virtus Entella
27 OctLAscoli 2–0 Sampdoria
24 OctDSüdtirol 1–1 Sampdoria
18 OctLSampdoria 1–2 Arezzo
9 OctLAvellino 4–1 Sampdoria

Virtus Entella

31 OctLSampdoria 2–0 Virtus Entella
27 OctDVirtus Entella 1–1 Avellino
24 OctLVirtus Entella 0–1 Mantova
17 OctWPadova 1–2 Virtus Entella
10 OctDVirtus Entella 1–1 Juve Stabia

Home and away

Sampdoria at home4 matches: 2W 0D 2L, goals 6–5
Virtus Entella away5 matches: 2W 1D 2L, goals 6–5

Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella: last matches of both teams

Sampdoria

L 27/10/26 · Ascoli 2–0 Sampdoria
D 24/10/26 · Südtirol 1–1 Sampdoria
L 18/10/26 · Sampdoria 1–2 Arezzo
L 9/10/26 · Avellino 4–1 Sampdoria

Virtus Entella

D 27/10/26 · Virtus Entella 1–1 Avellino
L 24/10/26 · Virtus Entella 0–1 Mantova
W 17/10/26 · Padova 1–2 Virtus Entella
D 10/10/26 · Virtus Entella 1–1 Juve Stabia

Team comparison

SampdoriaVirtus Entella
40%Form60%
56%Attack44%
29%Defence71%
50%Head to head50%
50%Goals50%
42.2%Overall57.8%

All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.

Form in the competition

SampdoriaWLDLL
Virtus EntellaLDLWD

Head to head

All matches
2Sampdoria
1Draws
1Virtus Entella
31/10/26 · Sampdoria 2–0 Virtus Entella
16/1/26 · Sampdoria 1–1 Virtus Entella
17/10/25 · Virtus Entella 3–1 Sampdoria
3/8/23 · Sampdoria 3–1 Virtus Entella

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin7.5%

Questions and answers

Which tip do we give for Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella?

Virtus Entella +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.90); Under 2.5 goals (1.70).

Who will win Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella?

Our estimate gives Sampdoria a 41% chance of winning, the draw 30% and Virtus Entella 29%.

What is the date, time and venue of the game?

Kick-off is on 31 October 2026 at 18:30, venue Luigi Ferraris, Genoa. Referee: Andrea Calzavara.

Who will be missing?

Sampdoria: no absences. Virtus Entella: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?

We put over 2.5 goals at 43% (odds 2.25) and under 2.5 goals at 57% (odds 1.70).

Will both teams score?

We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 50% (odds 1.95).

What correct score do we see as likeliest?

Top of our list is 1–1 (13.0%), then 1–0 (12.4%) and 0–1 (10.0%).

How do you put your predictions together?

Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.

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