Monza vs Sampdoria: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 20 Sep '25)

This upcoming Serie B match is set to be held at the U-Power Stadium, Italy, on Saturday, 20th September 2025. Analyzing past meetings between these teams, Monza have emerged victorious in one of their last two head-to-head encounters, with the other match ending in a draw. Notably, Sampdoria has yet to claim a victory against Monza.

The previous matchup took place on Monday, 6th February 2023, which concluded in a draw. Both teams are entering this fixture after experiencing losses in their previous league matches; Monza suffered a 1-2 defeat to Avellino, while Sampdoria faced a 1-2 setback against Cesena. In domestic standings, Monza currently holds the 11th position, whereas Sampdoria finds themselves at the bottom in the 20th spot.

Individual player performances will play a critical role in the outcome of this contest. Monza's key player, Armando Izzo, who has scored one goal this season, will be integral to their attacking strategy. Conversely, Sampdoria will rely heavily on Oliver Abildgaard, who leads their team with one assist. The leading player ratings for Monza include Armando Izzo at 7.7, Agustín Álvarez with 7.05, and Demba Thiam at 6.97. For Sampdoria, top-rated players are Oliver Abildgaard at 6.93, Gaëtan Coucke with 6.9, and Leonardo Benedetti also at 6.9.

In terms of ball possession, Monza has maintained an average possession of 52% in their matches this season, compared to Sampdoria’s higher possession rate of 58.33%. Additionally, Monza tends to earn more corners, averaging six per match compared to Sampdoria's 3.33. Discipline-wise, both teams have accumulated seven yellow cards each this season, with no red cards or penalty goals conceded so far.

Given these statistics, Monza's home advantage and relatively stronger league position suggest they might have the upper hand in this encounter. While Sampdoria showcases better possession stats, Monza's edge in previous head-to-head results and slightly superior player ratings indicate that they are more likely to secure a victory in this anticipated clash.