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In the first leg of the 2024-25 Italian Serie B relegation finals, Sampdoria defeated Salernitana 2-0 at home. Melle Meulensteen opened the scoring in the 39th minute, followed by a late goal from Marco Curto in the 86th minute, securing a crucial victory for the home side. The match was physical, with a total of 39 fouls committed and 9 yellow cards issued. Both teams ended the game with 10 men after Fabio Borini (Sampdoria) and Petar Stojanovic (Salernitana) received red cards late in stoppage time.
Despite having significantly less possession (36.5%) compared to Salernitana (63.5%), Sampdoria proved more clinical, converting their chances efficiently. Both teams had 11 total shots, but Sampdoria managed 4 shots on target compared to Salernitana's 2. The AI pre-game prediction correctly forecasted a Sampdoria win, though the model didn't expect a balanced game.
Sampdoria's recent form has been inconsistent with several draws and a loss, but this win provides a significant boost. Salernitana, despite their superior possession, failed to capitalize and their form has also been patchy. Looking ahead to the second leg in Salerno, Sampdoria carries a valuable advantage. Given recent head-to-head results and Salernitana's strong home record against Sampdoria (winning the last three home games across all competitions), the return leg promises to be a tense affair. Sampdoria will need to maintain defensive solidity like in the last head-to-head match, and Salernitana must improve their finishing to overturn the deficit.