SSC Bari vs Sampdoria preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 26, 2025

A blockbuster fixture is on the Serie B calendar as two of Italy’s most historic and well-supported clubs, SSC Bari and Sampdoria, face off at the colossal Stadio San Nicola. This is a heavyweight clash between two sides with firm ambitions of securing promotion to Serie A. Bari have been formidable on their home turf, backed by their passionate supporters, and see this as a chance to lay down a marker against a promotion rival. Sampdoria, one of the pre-season favourites for the title, travel south knowing that a victory would send a powerful message to the rest of the league.

This match preview will delve into what promises to be a tense, tactical, and engrossing encounter. With both teams in strong form and so much at stake, the margins will be incredibly fine. We will analyse the key statistics, head-to-head history, and team news to uncover the best betting angles for this marquee Serie B showdown.

SSC Bari Vs Sampdoria match preview/Betting preview

Team Recent Form

Based on fixtures in the 2025/26 Serie B season, here is the recent competitive form for both clubs.

SSC Bari: DWDWL

Sampdoria: WWWDW

key stats

SSC Bari have turned the Stadio San Nicola into a fortress, remaining unbeaten at home in Serie B this season (2 Wins, 1 Draw).
Sampdoria arrive with the most potent attack in the division, sitting as the league’s top scorers and having found the net in every Serie B game so far.
Despite Sampdoria’s attacking form, this fixture is historically a tight, low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 goals being scored in four of the last five meetings between the clubs.

My prediction is a 1-1 draw. This match pits an unstoppable force against an immovable object. Sampdoria’s free-scoring attack is the best in the league, but Bari’s record at the Stadio San Nicola, roared on by one of the biggest crowds in the division, is formidable. The head-to-head history between these two giants of Italian football points overwhelmingly towards tight, cagey contests, with draws being a very frequent outcome. Expect a tactical battle where neither side wants to give an inch. Both teams have the quality to score, but a share of the spoils feels like the most probable result.

SSC Bari Vs Sampdoria H2H

The two league meetings last season were tense, tactical battles; Sampdoria secured a 1-0 home win, while the reverse fixture at this stadium ended in a 1-1 draw.
Draws are a significant trend in this fixture, with four of the last seven head-to-head encounters ending all square.
Bari are historically very tough to beat at home in this matchup, having lost just one of their last six home matches against Sampdoria.
The “Under 2.5 goals” bet has been highly profitable in this fixture, landing in 8 of the last 10 meetings.

pre game odds

SSC Bari Win: 2.80
Draw: 3.10
Sampdoria Win: 2.60

(Odds are subject to change and are correct as of the time of writing)

team news SSC Bari

Bari have been dealt a major blow with the news that their veteran captain and defensive lynchpin, Valerio Di Cesare, will miss this crucial game with a thigh strain. His experience and leadership at the back will be a significant loss. In his absence, Francesco Vicari will be tasked with marshalling the defence against the league’s most dangerous attack. The creative responsibility in midfield will fall to Mattia Maita to try and unlock the Sampdoria backline.

team news Sampdoria

Manager Andrea Pirlo will be without the services of influential midfielder Pajtim Kasami, who is serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. His combative presence in the middle of the park will be missed. Youngster Simone Panada is expected to step into the starting lineup. The attack will be led by the experienced Fabio Borini and the in-form striker Sebastiano Esposito, who has started the season impressively.