Match report

Padova and Sampdoria Draw 1-1 in Serie B Clash

Padova
Padova
1–1
FT
Sampdoria
Sampdoria
Dec 20, 2025

Padova managed to hold off Sampdoria to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their Serie B encounter on December 20, 2025. Despite early adversity with three yellow cards and two substitutions by the opposition, Padova leveled the match through Pietro Fusi's goal in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Sampdoria took an early lead through M. Coda (19') with an assist from Fabio Depaoli.
  • • Padova responded by equalizing in the 65th minute via Pietro Fusi, assisted by M. Bortolussi.
  • • Liam Henderson and Francesco Conti both received yellow cards for Sampdoria within five minutes (24', 30').
  • • Pietro Fusi of Padova was also cautioned in the 35th minute.

Lineups

Padova

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Sorrentino (G)
  • 72 C. Faedo (D)
  • 32 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 5 M. Perrotta (D)
  • 17 A. Capelli (M)
  • 8 P. Fusi (M)
  • 6 L. Crisetig (M)
  • 7 K. Varas (M)
  • 3 A. Barreca (M)
  • 20 M. Bortolussi (F)
  • 10 Papu Gomez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Mouquet
  • 14 M. Fortin
  • 4 F. Belli
  • 11 A. Seghetti
  • 13 A. Boi
  • 18 P. Ghiglione
  • 23 L. Di Maggio
  • 33 D. Baselli
  • 41 J. Silva
  • 55 L. Villa
  • 92 C. Buonaiuto

Sampdoria

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Ghidotti (G)
  • 18 L. Venuti (D)
  • 28 O. Abildgaard (D)
  • 17 D. Hadzikadunic (D)
  • 23 F. Depaoli (M)
  • 72 A. Barak (M)
  • 16 L. Henderson (M)
  • 33 F. Conti
  • 44 N. Ioannou (M)
  • 20 S. Pafundi (F)
  • 9 M. Coda (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Krastev
  • 30 N. Ravaglia
  • 98 G. Coucke
  • 7 M. Cuni
  • 8 M. Ricci
  • 10 L. Cherubini
  • 11 E. Pedrola
  • 21 S. Giordano
  • 25 A. Ferrari
  • 31 S. Vulikic
  • 70 V. Narro
  • 80 L. Benedetti

Timeline

  1. Sampdoria
    19' Sampdoria Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Coda · Assist: Fabio Depaoli
  2. Sampdoria
    24' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    Liam Henderson

    Foul

  3. Sampdoria
    30' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    Francesco Conti

    Foul

  4. Padova
    35' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Pietro Fusi

    Foul

  5. Sampdoria
    46' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Pafundi · On: L. Cherubini
  6. Sampdoria
    46' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Conti · On: L. Benedetti
  7. Padova
    57' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Crisetig · On: A. Seghetti
  8. Padova
    65' Padova Goal · Normal Goal
    Pietro Fusi · Assist: M. Bortolussi
  9. Sampdoria
    66' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Venuti · On: A. Ferrari
  10. Padova
    67' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Papu Gomez

    Foul

  11. Sampdoria
    72' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Coda · On: M. Cuni
  12. Padova
    74' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Antonio Barreca · On: P. Ghiglione
  13. Padova
    74' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bortolussi · On: Daniele Baselli
  14. Padova
    79' Padova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pietro Fusi · On: L. Di Maggio
  15. Padova
    79' Padova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Papu Gomez · On: C. Buonaiuto
  16. Sampdoria
    80' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Barak · On: E. Pedrola

Match Stats

Stat Padova Sampdoria
Fouls 1 5
Pass Accuracy 82% 74%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 12
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 553 309
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.51 1.23
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 455 230
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sampdoria's early goal by M. Coda set a strong tone for the team, but it didn't last long as they struggled with yellow cards and multiple substitutions.
  • ▸ Pietro Fusi's equalizer in the second half shifted momentum back to Padova, ensuring a draw despite Sampdoria's initial advantage.