Spezia vs Sampdoria tips and predictions

Decent tussle in Serie B

With 9 points between them, it's 17th placed Spezia versus eigth placed Sampdoria in this Serie B clash.

It's unlikely to be plain sailing but Sampdoria are tipped to get a result.

The hosts will be looking to put some of their latest underpowered showings in the past as they try to tighten things up here. Spezia's performances at home haven't always been hugely impressive. They've been goalless in 7 of their last 16 game on their own soil. Those types of performances won't put food on the table. Spezia's occasional lapses in concentration haven't gone unpunished. They have conceded at least once in all of their last 8 home matches which lends some statistical evidence for the away win.

I Blucerchiati have won 6 of their last 10 trips away. They've scored two or more goals in 6 of their last 8 away fixtures and if they build on that stat they'll expect more success here. Whatever happens it should be a decent clash and when the data is laid bare it points to another away win. Their recent defensive displays could be a key for them too. They have conceded no more than once in 5 of their last 6 matches.

It's possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side gets off to the brighter start. Each of the two sides is capable of turning a game around and it could be a match with scoring chances at both ends. It isn't a strong view and it won't be for everyone, but the Yes BTTS bet is the nervous side bet.