Catanzaro 1-0 Carrarese result, stats and report

Sampdoria ended a four-match losing streak in Serie B with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Catanzaro, with Lorenzo Insigne and substitute Tjas Begic providing the goals after Stefan Gartenmann's own goal gave the home side a half-time lead.

Antonio Prisco came off the bench and scored the only goal of the game in the 66th minute to give Benevento a 1-0 Serie B victory at Carrarese, who remain without a win in their last five Serie B matches.

Pietro Iemmello's 83rd-minute right-foot finish settled a tight Serie B contest at Catanzaro, giving the hosts a victory their pressure probably deserved. Carrarese arrived with a poor recent record and left with nothing.

Ascoli dominated possession and created the better chances but were pegged back by a Gabriele Gori equaliser in the 82nd minute, leaving both sides to share the spoils in a frustrating Serie B draw.

Carrarese head into Saturday's Serie B fixture against Modena without a win in their last five completed matches. Modena are no world-beaters themselves, but they look a different animal to the side hosting them.

Hellas Verona host Catanzaro on Friday night with both sides carrying inconsistent form and questions that need answering. This is a fixture neither team can afford to treat lightly.

Calcio Padova host Carrarese on Sunday knowing a win keeps the pressure on. Carrarese arrive having won none of their last five in Serie B.

Catanzaro arrive at this Serie B fixture having lost four of their last five matches, while Mantova roll into town with three wins from their last five. Something has to give.