Coppa Italia first round, and two Serie B rivals collide at Cremona with something to prove before the league season begins. Cremonese arrive with 2 wins in their last 5, including a clean-sheet victory at Verona, while Sampdoria have been inconsistent, losing twice in five outings and scoring in only 3 of those games. The home side carries real momentum and defensive solidity, posting 3 clean sheets in 5 recent matches. In head-to-head terms, Cremonese have not lost any of the last 5 meetings with Sampdoria, picking up 2 wins and 3 draws. Sampdoria have scored in just 3 of their last 5 matches and conceded in only 2, pointing to a cautious, low-tempo visitor. Cremonese at 1.95 is the value here. The home side has the edge in form and H2H record, and a cup tie at home is the right stage to cash in on Sampdoria's fragile confidence.
The numbers behind the tip
Form · last five
Goals per game · last five
Head-to-head · last five
| 01.05.25 | Serie B | 0–0 | U2.5 |
| 22.12.24 | Serie B | 1–1 | U2.5 |
| 27.02.24 | Serie B | 1–2 | O2.5 |
| 03.09.23 | Serie B | 1–1 | U2.5 |
| 08.04.23 | Serie A | 2–3 | O2.5 |
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