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Welcome to the lineup page for the Serie B fixture between Sampdoria and Virtus Entella, taking place on 16.01.2026 in Italy.
Here you’ll find everything about the confirmed and predicted lineups, team news, tactical details, and pre-match insights — all crucial for Italian football fans following this clash.
Confirmed Lineups and Team News
Italian football has always been about tactics and structure, and that starts with the starting XI. On this page, you can check whether the Sampdoria lineup and Virtus Entella lineup are already confirmed (No), or still waiting for final updates before the 19:30 kick-off.
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- Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella confirmed lineups
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All this data appears here, presented in a format suitable for both live updates and pre-match preparation.
Tactical Overview
Sampdoria, currently 17 in the Serie B, will aim to use home advantage to control the rhythm and possession. Virtus Entella, ranked 15, might look to rely on compact defending and fast counterattacks — a common tactical pattern in Italian football.
Lineups play a major role in predicting how the game unfolds. If Sampdoria is the favorite, their selection might indicate an aggressive approach from the first minutes.
Historical Meetings and Results
The rivalry between Sampdoria and Virtus Entella goes back to 2023, with 2 meetings played so far.
- Sampdoria victories: 1
- Virtus Entella victories: 1
- Draws: 0
The most dominant home win came at 3:1, while the away side’s biggest triumph was 3:1.
These numbers reflect the balance of power between two traditional Italian clubs and make lineup predictions even more interesting.
Recent Form and Statistics
Understanding the last few performances of both clubs can help estimate lineup choices for this matchday.
Sampdoria recent home form:
Date Event Score 10.01.2026 US Avellino 1912 vs Sampdoria 2 - 1 27.12.2025 Sampdoria vs Reggiana 2 - 1 20.12.2025 Padova vs Sampdoria 1 - 1
Virtus Entella recent away form:
Date Event Score 10.01.2026 Virtus Entella vs Monza 1 - 0 27.12.2025 Venezia vs Virtus Entella 1 - 0 21.12.2025 Virtus Entella vs Sudtirol 1 - 1
Coaches often adjust their lineups based on player fatigue, suspensions, or results from previous rounds, making this statistical overview key to reading the upcoming Serie B match.
Key Match Context
17.10.2025 marked the last time these two sides faced each other, ending with a score of Virtus Entella 3-1 Sampdoria. Since then, both have evolved — with different tactical systems and new signings shaping how they’ll line up now.
Italian teams tend to emphasize tactical discipline: defensive organization, well-timed pressing, and transitions from back to front. Lineups provide a first glimpse into how each side plans to approach these principles on the field.
Why Lineups Matter
For fans following Serie B matches, lineups are more than just names on paper — they define the game’s entire rhythm.
Knowing whether key players start or rest, which formation is selected, and how recent stats align with tactical setups helps predict the flow of the game and possible outcomes.
Summary
This page provides the official and predicted lineups for Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella, along with useful statistics such as standings positions, head-to-head records, and recent match data.
Updated regularly, it offers Italian football supporters all the essential pre-match information for the ongoing Serie B season in 2026.
