Match report

Palermo Defeats Sampdoria 1–0 in Serie B Clash

Palermo
Palermo
1–0
FT
Sampdoria
Sampdoria
Dec 12, 2025

Palermo managed to secure a vital win against Sampdoria in their Serie B encounter, thanks to a decisive goal by J. Le Douaron in the 29th minute. Despite multiple substitutions and intense play, Palermo's defense held strong throughout the match to maintain their lead.

Key Facts

  • • J. Le Douaron scored the only goal of the game at the 29th minute.
  • • A. Palumbo provided an assist for the goal.
  • • Palermo made multiple substitutions including N. Pierozzi, A. Palumbo, and F. Ranocchia.
  • • Sampdoria also saw several changes with L. Benedetti, F. Conti, and others entering the game.

Lineups

Palermo

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 66 J. Joronen (G)
  • 19 B. Bereszynski (D)
  • 13 M. Bani (D)
  • 32 P. Ceccaroni (D)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (M)
  • 8 J. Segre (M)
  • 10 F. Ranocchia (M)
  • 3 T. Augello (M)
  • 5 A. Palumbo (F)
  • 21 J. Le Douaron (F)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Gomis
  • 22 F. Bardi
  • 6 C. Gomes
  • 9 M. Brunori
  • 11 E. Gyasi
  • 17 S. Giovane
  • 23 S. Diakite
  • 28 A. Blin
  • 29 P. Peda
  • 31 G. Corona
  • 72 D. Veroli

Sampdoria

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 25 A. Ferrari
  • 31 S. Vulikic
  • 21 S. Giordano
  • 5 A. Riccio
  • 8 M. Ricci
  • 72 A. Barak
  • 4 J. Ferri
  • 70 V. Narro
  • 11 E. Pedrola
  • 10 L. Cherubini
  • 30 N. Ravaglia
  • 22 A. Krastev

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    29' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Le Douaron · Assist: A. Palumbo
  2. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Pierozzi · On: Salim Diakité
  3. Sampdoria
    56' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Benedetti · On: A. Barak
  4. Sampdoria
    56' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Conti · On: L. Cherubini
  5. Palermo
    66' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Palumbo · On: C. Gomes
  6. Sampdoria
    68' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Ioannou · On: M. Ricci
  7. Sampdoria
    68' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Pafundi · On: E. Pedrola
  8. Palermo
    73' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ranocchia · On: A. Blin
  9. Palermo
    73' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Bereszynski · On: P. Peda
  10. Palermo
    84' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Segre · On: S. Giovane
  11. Sampdoria
    90'+2 Sampdoria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Venuti · On: S. Giordano

Match Stats

Stat Palermo Sampdoria
Fouls 12 18
Pass Accuracy 73% 82%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 351 466
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 2.01 0.26
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 257 380
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Le Douaron's early goal in the 29th minute set the tone for Palermo, giving them a crucial lead that they defended until the end.
  • ▸ Sampdoria made multiple substitutions in an attempt to level the score but failed to break through Palermo’s defensive line.