Genoa vs Como: Can Como keep their UEFA Champions League hopes alive?
Genoa and Como will meet in the Serie A Round 34 clash on Sunday, April 26. Kick-off is at 15:00 CET, and I suggest a bet on this match.
Genoa vs Como: Match facts and head-to-head
- Genoa have won their last two matches.
- Como are winless in three consecutive games: three defeats and one draw.
- At home, Genoa have won three of their previous four matches.
- Como have lost their last two away games.
- Como have won 28% of their matches this season without conceding.
- Only 8% of Como’s matches ended in defeat without scoring, while Genoa’s figure is 22%.
- Both teams have scored in both halves in 33% of matches this season.
- In the last meeting between the sides, Como and Genoa played out a 1-1 draw.
Genoa vs Como: Match preview
Genoa have put together a solid run of form, winning their previous two matches and three of their last five overall. Thanks to that stretch, the team has moved clear of the relegation zone. They currently sit 14th in the table with 39 points after 33 rounds. Their cushion over 18th place stands at 11 points. With five matches still to play, even this game could prove decisive for Genoa, mathematically securing their survival, although they should be able to do that regardless.
Como are fighting their own battle, but theirs is for a place in the UEFA Champions League. After 33 rounds, the side has collected 58 points, with Fàbregas’ team occupying fifth place. They are five points behind fourth with five rounds remaining. That leaves Como with a strong chance, but there is a problem: their recent form has not been the best, with two defeats and a draw in Serie A. They need to turn things around quickly and start winning again, otherwise they could lose further ground in the Champions League race.
Probable line-ups
- Genoa: Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Martin; Baldanzi, Ekhator; Colombo
- Como: Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Moreno; Perrone, Da Cunha; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas
Prediction
Como will do everything possible to win and to do so convincingly. I believe they will manage it, and my suggested pick is a Como victory in this match.
