Serie B 2025-2026: Sampdoria-Palermo, the probable formations

The midweek Serie B round opens with Sampdoria-Palermo, a match valid for the 24th day of the championship. Kickoff at 7 p.m. at the ‘Ferraris’. The Blucerchiati, +3 on the play-out zone, arrive at the appointment in confidence, on the strength of two consecutive successes against Spezia (1-0) and Modena (2-1), while the Rosanero, unbeaten for three months, occupy fourth place in the standings with 44 points.

Gregucci is banking on big former Brunori in attack, with Begic and Pierini in support in the three-quarter. In midfield, Henderson is back from 1′, paired with Ricci, with Di Pardo and Cicconi on the flanks. In defense unavailable is the injured Palma, between the posts Martinelli.

Inzaghi relies on Pohjanpalo in attack, with Palumbo, returning from disqualification, and Johnsen in support in the three-quarter. Midfield dike formed by Gomes, who will replace Segre, and Ranocchia. In defense Magnani is a candidate for a starting shirt, in goal Joronen.

Probable lineups

Sampdoria (3-4-2-1): Martinelli; Viti, Abildgaard, Hadzikadunic; Di Pardo, Henderson, Ricci, Cicconi; Begic, Pierini; Brunori. All: Gregucci

Palermo (3-4-2-1): Joronen; Peda, Bani, Magnani; Pierozzi, Gomes, Ranocchia, Augello; Palumbo, Johnsen; Pohjanpalo. All: Inzaghi