Genoa vs Roma: Roma’s battle for a top-four finish continues
Genoa and Roma will meet in a Serie A Round 28 clash on Sunday, March 8, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 CET. I suggest a bet on this match.
Genoa vs Roma: match facts and head-to-head
- Roma are unbeaten in four consecutive matches: two draws and two wins.
- Roma have scored in four straight matches.
- At home, Genoa have lost only once in their last five matches.
- Roma have failed to win their last three away matches: two draws and one defeat.
- Roma currently boast the best defence in the standings with 19 goals conceded.
- This season, Roma have won 42% of their matches with a clean sheet, while Genoa have done so in 10%.
- In 33% of their matches this season, Genoa have scored in both halves, compared to 28% for Roma.
- Roma defeated Genoa 3–1 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Genoa vs Roma: match preview
In their most recent outing, Genoa faced Inter and suffered a 0–2 defeat. The team currently sit 15th in the Serie A standings. After 27 rounds, Genoa have collected 27 points and hold a three-point cushion above the relegation zone. That gap could quickly disappear, so they need to pick up victories to keep their rivals at bay. However, Genoa have managed just one win in their last five matches.
Roma currently occupy a top-four spot in the Serie A standings and continue to fight for a place in the UEFA Champions League. The Wolves boast the best defence in the league at the moment, having conceded just 19 goals. After 27 rounds, Roma have collected 51 points and hold a three-point advantage over fifth place. Nevertheless, the team have not been entirely consistent. They are unbeaten in five matches but have drawn twice. Across their last ten matches, Roma have recorded four draws, two defeats and four victories.
Probable line-ups
- Genoa: Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez; Norton-Cuffy, Ellertsson, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Martin; Vitinha, Colombo
- Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Ghilardi; Celik, Cristante, Kone, Rensch; Pisilli, Pellegrini; Malen
Prediction
Roma have not been entirely consistent, but they remain firmly in the race for a UEFA Champions League place. Playing away will be far from easy for the Wolves. We can expect a tense encounter, but not a particularly high-scoring one in my view. I suggest a bet on under 2.5 goals.
