Published on: May 22, 2021 7:45 pm IST|Updated on: May 22, 2021 7:45 pm IST
SAM vs PAR Dream11: Sampdoria takes on Parma in the final game of the Serie A season in Genova. The home side’s 9th place finish has been confirmed and their result in this game will not affect their position. They go into this game on the back of a 1-0 win over Udinese last week. Parma will look to wrap up a very poor season as they will be playing in Serie B next season. There are currently 16 points off safety and will be looking for some introspection in their next campaign. They go into this game on the back of an 8-game losing streak.
Date: 23rd May, Sunday Kick-Off: 12:15 am (IST) Venue: Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, Genova
Serie A Table: Sampdoria is in 9th place with Parma in last place.
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Recent Form Sampdoria: LWLDW Parma: LLLLL
Head-to-Head (last 5 meetings): Sampdoria – 2 Draw – 1 Parma – 2
Sampdoria News
Injury Report and Unavailability:
• Morten Thorsby picked up his 10th yellow card of the season against Udinese and will be suspended for this one.
Expected Changes and Strategy:
• Sampdoria should return to a back 4 with Alex Ferrari returning to the side. • Thorsby should be replaced by Jakub Jakto as Adrien Silva too returns. • Manolo Gabbiadini will partner Fabio Quagliarella upfront.
Sampdoria Starting XI (likely)
Emil Audero (GK) Alex Ferrari Maya Yoshida Omar Colley Tommaso Augello Antonio Candreva Adrien Silva Albin Ekdal Jakub Jankto Fabio Quagliarella Manolo Gabbiadini
Parma News
• Defenders, Yordan Osorio and Simone Iacoponi are out with injuries. • Hans Caviglia and Wylan Cyprien will be missing from midfield through injuries as Jasmin Kurtic is suspended. • Upfront, Joshua Zirkzee, Dennis Man, Roberto Inglese and Yann Karamoh are unavailable for selection through injuries.
• Parma will start with the same backline that lost to Sassuolo. • Kurtic’s suspension will mean that Gaston Brugman will be given a start in midfield. • Graziano Pelle and Gervinho should be given the nod in attack.
Parma Starting XI (likely)
Luigi Sepe (GK) Vincent Laurini Daan Dierckx Mattia Bani Lautaro Valenti Maxime Busi Gaston Brugman Hernani Simon Sohm Graziano Pelle Gervinho
Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Antonio Candreva – With 11 goal contributions (5 goals and 6 assists), Antonio Candreva has been one of Sampdoria’s best players. He has created 67 chances and completed an impressive 50 accurate crosses. Candreva has 28 successful dribbles at a 56% completion rate as well.
Fabio Quagliarella – The Italian veteran has scored 12 goals and provided 1 assist so far this season. He has created 19 chances, attempted 27 shots on target and succeeded in 16 of his attempted dribbles. Quagliarella also came off the bench to grab the winner against Udinese and that should warrant a start for him.
Differential Pick
Hernani – Hernani has been the only Parma player who has been consistent throughout. He has scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists so far as well. The Brazilian international has created 37 chances, attempted 9 shots on target and succeeded in 34 dribbles (67% completion rate). He has also completed 21 accurate crosses despite playing centrally.
Goalkeeper – Sepe Defenders – Yoshida, Colley, Augello Midfielders – Candreva (C), Ekdal, Hernani, Brugman Forwards – Gervinho, Gabbiadini, Quagliarella (VC)
Likely Winner:
The SAM vs PAR Today Match Prediction is a rather inconsequential game for both sides. The result will not affect Sampdoria’s position in the league table, nor will be change Parma’s relegation. However, neither side will want to close the season on a whimper. Sampdoria should win this game comfortably as Parma has only managed 3 wins and a massive 23 defeats all season. They have also managed to concede 80 goals in 37 games, the second-most in the league. While Sampdoria has not been exceptional, they have done well for themselves and should see this as an easy 3 points.