Serie B 2025-2026: Virtus Entella-Sampdoria, the likely lineups and where to watch it on TV

Series B resumes after the national team break: on Friday evening the match between Virtus Entella and Sampdoria is scheduled, kickoff at 8:30 pm. The Ligurian derby is valid for the eighth day of the cadet championship: Virtus Entella currently occupies the fifteenth place with 6 points, and is fresh from three defeats in the last four matches. The Blucerchiati are currently third-last on 5 points, but they got their first win of the season just in the last round before the break against Pescara.

Chiappella is going for 3-4-1-2, with Debenedetti and Franzoni the attacking tandem. In midfield, space on the outsides for Mezzoni and Di Mario, while Dalla Vecchia and Benali play in the middle. In front of goalkeeper Colombi are Parodi, Tiritiello and Marconi.

Donati should line up from 1′ for the first time in defense Giordano alongside Riccio and Hadzikadunic, while Vulikic will start from the bench. On the flanks are Depaoli and Venuti, while Bellemo and Abildgaard will be in midfield. Pafundi, who is injured, will be missing in attack.Cherubini and one of Henderson and Barak should play on the line of trequartists. Central spearhead Massimo Coda.

Virtus Entella-Sampdoria, the likely lineups

VIRTUS ENTELLA (3-4-1-2): Colombi; Parodi, Tiritiello, Marconi; Mezzoni, Dalla Vecchia, Benali, Di Mario; Bariti; Franzoni, Debenedetti. Coach: Chiappella.
SAMPDORIA (3-4-2-1): Ghidotti; Riccio, Hadzikadunic, Giordano; Depaoli, Abildgaard, Bellemo, Venuti; Barak, Cherubini; Coda. Coach: Donati

Where to watch Virtus Entella-Sampdoria on TV

The match, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17 at 8:30 p.m. at the Comunale Stadium in Chiavari, will be broadcast live on DAZN and Amazon Prime Video.