Match report

Sampdoria and Palermo Battle to a 3-3 Draw in Serie B

Sampdoria
Sampdoria
3–3
FT
Palermo
Palermo
Feb 10, 2026

Sampdoria and Palermo delivered a pulsating encounter that ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw. The match saw Sampdoria taking an early lead through an own goal by Palermo's O. Abildgaard, followed by strikes from T. Begic and N. Pierini. Palermo fought back with goals from T. Augello and Pietro Ceccaroni in the second half. Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, neither team managed to secure a victory.

Key Facts

  • • Sampdoria led early through an own goal by O. Abildgaard (45')
  • • T. Begic scored his first goal of the game at 50' assisted by A. Di Pardo
  • • N. Pierini found the back of the net at 53', with help from Matteo Brunori
  • • L. Cherubini extended Sampdoria's lead to 3-0 in the 68th minute, courtesy of D. Hadzikadunic
  • • Palermo pulled two goals back - T. Augello (78') and Pietro Ceccaroni (90'+2)

Lineups

Sampdoria

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 50 T. Martinelli (G)
  • 17 D. Hadzikadunic (D)
  • 28 O. Abildgaard (D)
  • 2 M. Viti (D)
  • 29 A. Di Pardo (M)
  • 33 F. Conti
  • 16 L. Henderson (M)
  • 7 M. Cicconi (M)
  • 11 T. Begic (F)
  • 77 N. Pierini (F)
  • 99 M. Brunori (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Ghidotti
  • 5 A. Riccio
  • 8 M. Ricci
  • 9 M. Coda
  • 10 L. Cherubini
  • 20 S. Pafundi
  • 25 A. Ferrari
  • 31 S. Vulikic
  • 34 T. Casalino
  • 38 K. Diop
  • 72 A. Barak
  • 92 E. Soleri

Palermo

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 66 J. Joronen (G)
  • 29 P. Peda (D)
  • 13 M. Bani (D)
  • 96 G. Magnani (D)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (M)
  • 6 C. Gomes (M)
  • 10 F. Ranocchia (M)
  • 3 T. Augello (M)
  • 5 A. Palumbo (F)
  • 7 D. Johnsen (F)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Gomis
  • 77 F. Di Bartolo
  • 8 J. Segre
  • 11 E. Gyasi
  • 14 A. Vasic
  • 17 S. Giovane
  • 19 B. Bereszynski
  • 21 J. Le Douaron
  • 28 A. Blin
  • 31 G. Corona
  • 32 P. Ceccaroni
  • 72 D. Veroli

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    1' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    Mattia Bani

    Foul

  2. Palermo
    36' Palermo Var · Goal cancelled
    N. Pierozzi
  3. Palermo
    40' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gomes

    Foul

  4. Palermo
    45' Palermo Goal · Own Goal
    O. Abildgaard
  5. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Gomes · On: J. Segre
  6. Sampdoria
    50' Sampdoria Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Begic · Assist: A. Di Pardo
  7. Sampdoria
    53' Sampdoria Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Pierini · Assist: Matteo Brunori
  8. Sampdoria
    59' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    T. Begic

    Foul

  9. Palermo
    63' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Peda · On: Pietro Ceccaroni
  10. Sampdoria
    63' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matteo Brunori · On: E. Soleri
  11. Palermo
    66' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Magnani · On: J. Le Douaron
  12. Sampdoria
    68' Sampdoria Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Cherubini · Assist: D. Hadzikadunic
  13. Sampdoria
    69' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    L. Cherubini
  14. Palermo
    71' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ranocchia

    Foul

  15. Sampdoria
    75' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Liam Henderson · On: A. Barak
  16. Palermo
    77' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Le Douaron

    Off the ball foul

  17. Palermo
    78' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Augello · Assist: D. Johnsen
  18. Sampdoria
    80' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    A. Barak

    Foul

  19. Palermo
    84' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ranocchia · On: E. Gyasi
  20. Palermo
    84' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Johnsen · On: A. Vasic
  21. Sampdoria
    90'+2 Sampdoria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Pierini · On: Alessandro Pio Riccio
  22. Palermo
    90' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    Pietro Ceccaroni · Assist: A. Palumbo

Match Stats

Stat Sampdoria Palermo
Fouls 12 21
Pass Accuracy 80% 79%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 15
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 372 408
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.55 1.33
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 297 324
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sampdoria's early own goal advantage was quickly capitalized on with two quick strikes from Begic and Pierini, establishing a 3-0 lead.
  • ▸ Palermo showed resilience by scoring two goals in the second half through Augello and Ceccaroni, turning the match into an exciting draw.