Serie B 2025-2026: Spezia-Sampdoria, the likely lineups

Spezia and Sampdoria face each other in a very delicate Ligurian derby, valid for the 14th day of Serie B. It will be played at the Picco Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 30, with kickoff whistle at 5:15 p.m., and the points at stake are crucial for both teams. Indeed, the hosts have an urgent need to win, finding themselves alone in last place in the standings. It doesn&#8217t get much better for the Blucerchiati, only partly revitalized by their home success with Juve Stabia and still third last.

Roberto Donadoni will play his chances by deploying two forwards in his Spezia side: Kouda and Vlahovic. Dense midfield, with Vignali, Nagy and Bandinelli in the middle, while Candela will act on the right and Aurelio on the left. Three-man defense in front of goalkeeper Mascardi: ready Mateju, Wisniewski and Fellipe Jack.

Only one point instead for Gregucci’s Sampdoria: it is veteran Massimo Coda. A few meters behind him will act Pafundi and Cherubini, with the midfield entrusted to Henderson and Bellemo. At full-back Venuti and Giordano, the defenders protecting Ghidotti’s goal will be Riccio, Hadzikadunic and Vulikic.

Spezia-Sampdoria, the probable lineups:

Spezia (3-5-2): Mascardi; Mateju, Wisniewski, Fellipe Jack; Candela, Vignali, Nagy, Bandinelli, Aurelio; Kouda, Vlahovic. All. Donadoni.

Sampdoria (3-4-2-1): Ghidotti; Riccio, Hadzikadunic, Vulikic; Venuti, Bellemo, Henderson, Giordano; Pafundi, Cherubini; Coda. All. Gregucci.

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