Udinese vs Sampdoria 5-8-23 Serie A Soccer Prediction, Odds and Best Picks

Udinese vs Sampdoria 5/8/23 – Udinese 10-13-10 will host Sampdoria 3-8-22 at Dacia Arena on Monday evening, and both clubs hope for victory. Marco Silvestri for Udinese and Martin Turk for Sampdoria will likely start. Sampdoria are in this match up following two losses while Udinese are eager to build on their draw in the previous game against Napoli. Serie A betting analysts expect Udinese to come out on top of this match.

Udinese vs Sampdoria

Date & Time: Monday, May 8, 2023 at 12:30 PM ET

Location: Dacia Arena Udine, Italy

TV: Paramount+

Udinese vs Sampdoria 5/8/23 Betting Odds

Udinese

Moneyline: -190

Spread: -1 (-118)

Total: 2.5 oer (-120)

Sampdoria

Moneyline: +555

Spread: +1 (-102)

Total: 2.5 under (+100)

Draw: +340

Udinese vs Sampdoria Analysis

Udinese have conceded 40 goals while conceding 1.25 goals every 90 minutes; their opponents have also attempted 115 shots on target against them. They have earned 9 clean sheets, which puts them at a percentage of 28.1 on the year.  Udinese have received 73 yellow cards during this season and also one red card. The Udinese rank ninth when it comes to expected goals with 41.7; their expected goals against rank at 43.8. In this season’s campaign, the club has averaged 1.31 points per contest and they currently rank 5th in soccer with 36 assists. At present, this team’s goal differential stands at 2, due to 42 goals scored and 40 conceded. Udinese have made 77 saves for an impressive save percentage of 69.6 so far this season. Marco Silvestri will serve as Udinese’s goalkeeper. Silvestri has seen the field for 22,646 minutes and made 629 saves throughout his career. His goals-against-per-90 minute ratio is 1.10 and his save % stands at 0.703. Italy-born goalkeeper Sergio Manzoni has faced 895 shots in 251 starts. Silvestri holds an impressive 23.5% clean sheet percentage. He has accomplished 59 shutouts over his career to this point. Beto has been part of Udinese’s team to keep an eye out, earning three assists while amassing nine yellow cards so far in his career.

Sampdoria have scored 20 goals so far this year and have an expected goal total of 28.2. This team boasts an average goals against/90 minutes rate of 1.78 with 118 saves made and four shutouts recorded so far. Sampdoria currently boasts an outstanding save percentage of 70.9 and stands 20th overall in their league with 17 points. Sampdoria ranks 20th when it comes to goals conceded with 57 and has an overall goal differential of -37. U.C. Sampdoria have earned an average clean sheet rate of 12.5, as well as 95 yellow cards so far this season. Sampdoria are currently averaging half a point per fixture and have amassed 16 assists and two red cards in just 17 fixtures played so far this season. Martin Turk will likely take responsibility for Sampdoria’s net. Turk has allowed 14 goals while notching 39 stops across 12 starting assignments. His record as a goalkeeper stands at 5-4-3 and boasts a save percentage of 0.780 with 33.3% clean sheet rate. Turk has earned four clean sheets and successfully blocked 50 shots attempted against him over 1,080 minutes of playback in his career. Sampdoria are led by Manolo Gabbiadini, whom opponents will need to prepare for in this fixture. Gabbiadini has received seven yellow cards throughout his career and contributed towards 25 goals as an assist.

Udinese vs Sampdoria Against the Spread

Udinese are 3-1 in their last 5 games. Udinese are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread. Udinese are 7-10 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Udinese’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Udinese’ 16 last games at home.

Sampdoria are 0-4 in their last 5 games. Sampdoria are 1-1 in their last 5 games against the spread. Sampdoria are 6-8 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Sampdoria’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Sampdoria’ 17 last games at home.

Udinese vs Sampdoria Free Pick

Udinese have gone unbeaten in seven home matches in a row while Sampdoria have lost seven out of nine road contests. That said, Udinese will easily defeat Sampdoria in their hometown according to the Serie A betting forums

Free Pick: Udinese -190