AS Roma, a club with nine Italian Cup titles, has not claimed the trophy since 2008 and has not reached a final in over a decade. The team is aiming for a fresh start in the competition, bolstered by a strong recent performance.
They secured a 4-1 home victory against Lecce, followed by a 3-0 win over Braga in the Europa League. Last weekend, Roma continued their winning streak with a 3-0 triumph over Calcio Como, marking three consecutive wins across all competitions.
Conversely, Sampdoria has been struggling, failing to secure a win in their last six league matches. Their recent record includes losses of 1-0 to Brescia, 3-0 to Pisa, and a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sassuolo. Despite their efforts to rebound with a home game against Spezia last weekend, challenges persist.
Despite their current struggles, Sampdoria boasts a rich history, having won the Italian Cup four times (1985, 1988, 1989, and 1994). Under coach Claudio Ranieri, they face the challenge of missing key player Cristante due to injury.
However, Ranieri can still count on a strong squad, including players returning from suspensions, such as French midfielder Le Fée and Spanish defenders Angelino and Hermoso.
Ukrainian forward Dovbyk, who impressed last season with Girona, and Paulo Dybala, often used as a substitute this season, will also be available. Central defender Alex Ferrari, who started the last three league matches, is doubtful due to an injury sustained against Sassuolo.
Sampdoria will also be without injured players Bereszynski, Romagnoli, and Ronaldo Vieira. On the attacking front, Coda and Tutino, both contributors in Serie B, will be key players for Sampdoria in this match.
Prediction
Regarding recent performances, Roma’s last ten Coppa Italia home games have typically featured no more than three goals. Similarly, Sampdoria’s away matches have shown a similar pattern, with eight of their last nine games in the competition also ending with fewer than three goals.
Prediction: AS Roma 1-1 Sampdoria
