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

Sampdoria and Reggiana close their 2025 with the match scheduled at 3 p.m. at Luigi Ferraris, valid for the 18th round of Serie B 2025-2026. The granata are looking for redemption after two consecutive defeats, while the blucerchiati come from the draw obtained in Padova, with Coda’s goal equalized by the biancoscudato Fusi.

The Sampdoria of the Gregucci-Foti duo arrives with the group almost full: the Blucerchiati will line up with a 3-5-2, the only doubt being related to Coda’s attacking partner: Pafundi remains favored, but Cherubini will challenge him for a starting shirt. Depaoli and Ioannou, on the other hand, will be outfielders in a midfield that features, in the middle, Henderson and Barak.

In Reggiana, coach Dionigi (disqualified and replaced on the bench by deputy Sibilano) will not be able to count on Girma, Bertagnoli, Basili and Lepri. In defense Papetti and Magnani will be starters, with Bonetti ahead of Quaranta to complete the trio. On the flanks, confirmation for Bozzolan, while on the right Marras is not at his best and could leave room for Libutti or Rover. In the middle Reinhart and Charlys will lead the maneuver, with Tavsan and Portanova in the three-quarter and Novakovich the central point.

Probable lineups

Sampdoria (3-5-2): Ghidotti; Venuti, Abildgaard, Hadzikadunic; Depaoli, Conti, Henderson, Barak, Ioannou; Pafundi, Coda. All. Gregucci

Reggiana (3-4-2-1): Motta; Papetti, Magnani, Quaranta; Marras, Reinhart, Charlys, Bozzolan; Tavsan, Portanova; Novakovich. All. Dionigi (disqualified, benched Sibilano).

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