Overview
Genoa are in poor form in the 2024-2025 Serie A season. After 9 rounds, they have only 6 points and are currently second to last in the standings. Genoa have scored 7 goals in 9 matches, the second worst record in the league, while their 20 goals conceded is also the second highest number, only behind Verona's 22 goals.
At this time, Genoa is considered one of the candidates that may have to play in Serie B next season. Therefore, they need to improve their performance soon, but the match with Fiorentina will not be a place for Genoa to think about 3 points.
Fiorentina are currently one of the impressive teams in Serie A this season. After 9 matches, they have brought home 16 points, as well as 20 goals, the 3rd best achievement in the tournament. This will be a big challenge for Genoa's sloppy defense this season.
Raffaelle Palladino's side are unbeaten in their last seven games, winning six of them. Fiorentina head into the game against Genoa following a 5-1 win over Roma. They have also won their last two away games.
In terms of head-to-head record, Genoa have mostly drawn and lost against Fiorentina over the past five years. Their last win against their opponents came in September 2019. Fiorentina won 4-1 in their most recent meeting at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris.
Therefore, it will be difficult to believe that Genoa can stop this disappointing streak, even when they play at home.
Human resources situation
Genoa still have long-term injury problems with Ruslan Malinovskiy, Caleb Ekuban, Junior Messias and Vitinha, while Brooke Norton-Cuffy could start.
On the other side of the front line, Fiorentina will also be without a few key players as Rolando Mandragora and Albert Gudmundsson are currently sidelined due to injury.
Amir Richardson could replace Danilo Cataldi in midfield, while Moise Kean will continue to lead the attack.
Expected lineup:
Genoa: Leali, Norton-Cuffy, Vogliacco, Vazquez, Matturro, Frendrup, Miretti, Zanoli, Thorsby, Ekhator, Pinamonti.
Fiorentina: De Gea, Gosens, Ranieri, Comuzzo, Dodo, Adli, Richardson, Bove, Beltran, Colpani, Kean.
The match between Genoa and Fiorentina takes place at 0:30 am on November 1 (Vietnam time).
