Sampdoria - Juve Stabia

Can Sampdoria translate their tactical control into a first victory of the new Serie B season when they host Juve Stabia at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on 29 August 2026? The hosts enter matchday 2 looking to build on a hard-fought draw against Cesena, with manager Andrea Pirlo expected to rely on a midfield trio of Salvatore Esposito, Liam Henderson, and Alessandro Bellemo to dictate the tempo. Up front, Gennaro Tutino and Danel Sinani will be tasked with finding the clinical edge that was missing in their recent Coppa Italia exit to Cremonese.

Juve Stabia arrive searching for stability after a difficult start to their campaign. Following a narrow defeat to Palermo and a heavy loss in the cup to Frosinone, the visitors need a defensive reset from their expected back line of Giulio Scuderi, Marco Bellich, and Davide Bettella. With the sides having shared the points in a 1-1 draw back in March 2026, this encounter promises a tight tactical battle as both teams aim to secure their first three points of the term.