Sampdoria lost 1:2 to Novara in a Club Friendlies fixture at 15:00 on 1 August 2026. The result extended Novara's momentum from their 2:1 win over Inter U23 just three days earlier, while leaving Sampdoria with another goalless result in their last outing against Cagliari.
And here's the thing about these friendlies — they're often where managers test ideas rather than chase points. Sampdoria came into the match off a 0:0 draw, having won 2:0 against Taverna before that. Novara had shown more attacking intent recently, particularly in their victory over Inter U23.
By then, the visitors had already seen Sampdoria before. They beat them 1:0 in August 2023, though their record since has been mixed with losses to teams like Milan and Virtus Entella. That history between them adds an edge, even if this was just another friendly.
There's no value left at that number — 1:2 — when you consider what each team was trying to achieve. Sampdoria needed to find some rhythm after their recent struggles to score. Novara, meanwhile, were looking to build on their latest victory and show they could maintain consistency.
To be fair, the result tells you something about both sides' current state. Sampdoria's form suggests they're still finding their feet, while Novara's recent results indicate a team that can compete when things click.