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How to watch AS Roma vs Sampdoria TODAY; Italy Cup broadcast

Find out the schedule and how to watch AS Roma vs Sampdoria: possible lineups, predictions, and more from Coppa Italia.

By Angel Carrillo Hernández

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The AS Roma vs Sampdoria match will air on Paramount+ on Wednesday, December 18, at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT. From the Stadio Olimpico, Roma will look to capitalize on their home advantage and superior squad to progress in the Coppa Italia, while Sampdoria aims to cause an upset in this exciting clash. Learn how both teams arrive, their strategies, and the key factors for this matchup.

How Does AS Roma Arrive?

AS Roma enters this clash after an inconsistent run in Serie A and the Europa League, alternating dominant victories with defeats that have exposed weaknesses in their consistency. In their most recent match, they lost 2-0 to Calcio Como, struggling to create offensive threats and succumbing to a more organized opponent. Before that, they secured a commanding 3-0 win against Braga in the Europa League, showcasing lethal attacking and controlled defending.

In Serie A, they achieved a 4-1 victory over Lecce, dominating from the start and capitalizing on generated opportunities. However, they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Atalanta, where defensive lapses proved costly. Additionally, they drew 2-2 with Tottenham in an exciting Europa League encounter, displaying resilience in international competition. Despite inconsistency, Roma's quality squad and home crowd support make them favorites to advance.

AS Roma’s Last 5 Matches

• December 15: Calcio Como 2-0 AS Roma

• December 12: AS Roma 3-0 Braga

• December 7: AS Roma 4-1 Lecce

• December 2: AS Roma 0-2 Atalanta

• November 28: Tottenham 2-2 AS Roma

How Does Sampdoria Arrive?

Sampdoria, currently competing in Serie B, enters this match with mixed results that reflect their struggle to stabilize their performance. In their latest match, they drew 0-0 against Spezia, a tight encounter where their defense held firm but a lack of creativity in attack prevented them from securing a win. Previously, they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sassuolo, exposing significant defensive shortcomings against a superior opponent.

Before that, Sampdoria drew 3-3 with Catanzaro, showing resilience to fight back in critical moments. They also drew 1-1 with Palermo, resisting the opponent's pressure but failing to capitalize on scoring chances. However, they managed a 1-0 victory against Mantova, leveraging tactical strength to secure three points. Sampdoria enters as underdogs but hopes to surprise in this knockout round.

Sampdoria’s Last 5 Matches

• December 14: Sampdoria 0-0 Spezia

• December 8: Sassuolo 5-1 Sampdoria

• November 30: Sampdoria 3-3 Catanzaro

• November 24: Palermo 1-1 Sampdoria

• October 27: Sampdoria 1-0 Mantova

Possible Lineups

AS Roma

• Mile Svilar

• Zeki Celik

• Mats Hummels

• Mario Hermoso

• Evan N'Dicka

• Saud Abdulhamid

• Enzo Le Fee

• Kouadio Kone

• Angelino

• Alexis Saelemaekers

• Stephan El Shaarawy

Sampdoria

• Simone Ghidotti

• Lorenzo Venuti

• Fabio Depaoli

• Alessandro Riccio

• Nicholas Ioannou

• Melle Meulensteen

• Alessandro Bellemo

• Matteo Ricci II

• Gennaro Tutino

• Leonardo Benedetti

• Massimo Coda

Predictions

Odds:

• Roma: -435

• Draw: +540

• Sampdoria: +1000

Match Schedule

• Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

• Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT

• Tournament: Coppa Italia (Round of 16)

• Venue: Stadio Olimpico

How to Watch AS Roma vs Sampdoria Live

• Broadcast: Paramount+


Angel Carrillo Hernández

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