Sampdoria desperately need points on Saturday, Dec 19 at 3:00 PM in the Serie B. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Empoli come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Sampdoria travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Empoli head into this on the back of a defeat, while Sampdoria arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Empoli face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Sampdoria have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Empoli won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Empoli a slight edge, but Sampdoria are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.