The big picture

Sampdoria come in 14th on the ladder with 11 points; Pisa are 8th on 16. Pisa are the side higher up the table.

Form

Sampdoria have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Napoli 0–2.

Pisa have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Lazio 1–2.

Pisa have lost their last six.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Sampdoria, watch Manolo Gabbiadini (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2022-23) and Filip Djuricic (0.1 goals a game in 2022-23).

For Pisa, watch Stefano Moreo (0.2 goals a game, 1 assist in 2025-26) and Antonio Caracciolo (0.1 goals a game in 2025-26).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Pisa have the edge.