Genoa-Verona Statistical Preview

Team News

Genoa

• Fetfatzidis seems to have become a key element of Genoa’s team, so Gasperini may give him a chance from the start.
• Francesco Lodi is back, but Matuzalem is expected to be the playmaker to start with.

Verona

• Vangelis Moras is no longer injured, but he may need to build up his fitness before playing from the start.
• Martinho and Donati are both after for a starting spot in attack and midfield, respectively.

Match Facts

• Verona have scored at least 2 goals in their last 7 matches in Serie A.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Verona’s last 5 away games in Serie A.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Genoa’s last 8 games in Serie A.
• Verona have won 5 of their last 6 matches in Serie A.
• Genoa are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Verona in all competitions.

Prediction

• A run of three victories in the last four games has brought Genoa up to eighth in the table, thanks to the good work of manager Gasperini.
• Mandorlini’s work for Verona has been even greater. They have collected five victories in the last six matches, as well as 18 points from a possible 18 in home matches so far.
• This match would have been labelled as a safety battle before the start of the season, and now the two teams are in the upper half of the table. Both are in good form and can therefore play without pressure on them. With these ingredients the match could be interesting and entertaining to start with as both teams come out looking for a win, but may tail off as they become more pragmatic.

Genoa 2 - 2 Verona