Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the final match of Serie A’s 25th round, Genoa will face Venezia on Monday, February 17, with kickoff set for 20:45 Central European Time.
Genoa vs Venezia: Match facts and head-to-head
- Genoa has failed to win in its last two matches: one draw and one defeat.
- Venezia is on a seven-match winless streak: three draws and four losses.
- Genoa has won its last two home matches.
- Venezia has yet to secure an away victory this season.
- Venezia has the fourth-worst defense in Serie A, conceding 39 goals.
- Venezia has kept a clean sheet in only 4% of its matches this season.
- In the first half of the season, Venezia defeated Genoa 2-0. In their last five meetings, Genoa has won three times and lost twice.
Genoa vs Venezia: Match preview
Genoa is currently positioned mid-table in Serie A, sitting in 12th place with 27 points after 24 rounds. The team from Genoa is seven points clear of the relegation zone, though the fight for survival remains challenging. They have struggled recently, failing to win in their last two matches, but their home form is more promising, with victories in their previous two games at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
Venezia, meanwhile, returned to Serie A this season and is locked in a battle to avoid relegation. Their primary objective is to maintain their top-flight status. After 24 matches, they have collected just 16 points, trailing the 17th-placed team by five points. This gap is concerning, especially considering Venezia has not won a single away game this season. The team is also enduring a seven-match winless run, including back-to-back defeats. In the previous round, Venezia lost 0-1 to Roma.
Probable lineups
- Genoa: Leali; Sabelli, Winter, Vasquez, Martin; Frendrup, Masini, Miretti; Zanoli, Pinamonti, Vitinha.
- Venezia: Radu; Marcandalli, Idzes, Cande; Ellertsson, Perez, Caviglia, Busio, Zerbin; Oristanio, Phila.
Prediction
Genoa has been in solid form at home, while Venezia has been struggling away, failing to win a single road match and enduring a seven-game winless streak. Given these factors, Genoa is the favorite to win. My prediction is a Genoa victory with odds of 1.85.
