This evening, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m., Stadio Luigi Ferraris hosts the Ligurian derby between Sampdoria and Spezia, a challenge with a high specific weight in terms of the standings. The blucerchiati go in the hunt for their first success of 2026 after the 0-0 earned on the field of Catanzaro. The team coached by Gregucci currently occupies 18th place with 19 points, one less than Spezia.

The Bianconeri, on the other hand, arrive in Genoa strong from the 1-0 home victory over Avellino, decided by Artistico’s goal, which allowed Donadoni’s lineup to climb to 20 points and present themselves to the derby with greater confidence.

Probable lineups

Sampdoria (3-4-2-1): Martinelli; Hadzikadunic, Abildgaard, Palma; Giordano, Henderson, Conti, Di Pardo; Cherubini, Pafundi; Coda.
Coach: Gregucci.

Spezia (3-5-2): Radunovic; Vignali, Hristov, Beruatto; Sernicola, Cassata, Romano, Valoti, Adamo; Di Serio, Artistico.
Coach: Donadoni.

The kickoff is set at 5:15 p.m. for the match between Pescara and Mantova. In the biancazzurra side, like Brugman, Insigne will also start from the bench: the Neapolitan talent, however, is not expected to find space in the match. Possible debut from the first minute for Bettella in defense. Forward, Olzer will act on the three-quarter in support of the offensive pair formed by Tonin and Di Nardo.

Probable lineups

PESCARA (3-4-1-2): Desplanches; Bettella, Brosco, Gravillon; Faraoni, Caligara, Valzania, Letizia; Olzer; Tonin, Di Nardo.
Coach: Giorgio Gorgone

MANTOVA (3-4-2-1):Bardi; Paoletti, Cella, Castellini; Radaelli, Trimboli, Wieser, Bani; Marras, Ruocco; Mensah.
Coach: Francesco Modesto