Coppa Italia promises to be a thrilling encounter, particularly given the contrasting trajectories of both teams this season. Roma, currently struggling near the Serie A relegation zone and enduring a winless streak in away games, faces a Sampdoria side that has recently experienced its own difficulties in Serie B. Despite these challenges, Sampdoria's surprising success in the Coppa Italia—including a notable penalty shootout victory over Genoa—highlights their potential to upset their higher-tier opponents .
Roma find themselves languishing in 12th place in the Serie A standings, having managed just four wins, four draws, and suffering eight defeats across 16 matches this season. Their recent form has been particularly concerning, with only one victory in their last five games and four losses further dampening their campaign. The team’s struggles are evident, and their next outing carries significant importance as they gear up to face Sampdoria in the Coppa Italia Round of 16, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.
Sampdoria, under the guidance of Leonardo Semplici, the upcoming fixture presents a golden opportunity to capitalize on home advantage and gain momentum. While facing AS Roma—a club with a rich history and reputation in Italian football—Sampdoria will aim to exploit their opponent’s vulnerability. The match promises to be a crucial test for both teams, as Roma look to salvage their season, and Sampdoria seek to make a statement in the tournament.
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Roma possible starting lineup: Ryan; Mancini, Hermoso, Angelino; Celik, Paredes, Pisilli, Zalewski; Soule, Baldanzi; Dovbyk
Sampdoria possible starting lineup: Ghidotti; Venuti, Meulensteen, Riccio; Depaoli, Benedetti, Ricci, Akinsanmiro, Ioannou; Borini, Tutino
With all of that in mind, Zeki Çelik is expected to slide into the three-man backline with Evan Ndicka and Mario Hermoso. Meanwhile, the forced changes in midfield will see Niccoló Pisilli team up with Leandro Paredes in the center of the pitch. They’ll be flanked by Saud Abdulhamid and Angeliño.
In the attack, Artem Dovbyk will return to the starting XI. Who he is supported by is likely the only question mark in this XI with some combination of Lorenzo Pellegrini, Matías Soulé, Tommaso Baldanzi, and Alexis Saelemaekers. We’ll tip the two youngsters to get a shot to shine against the Ligurian side.
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