Genoa vs Fiorentina Prediction 31.10.2024 | Serie A
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- Competition: Italy - Serie A
- Date: Thursday, 31st, October 2024
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18.30 CEST
- Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Genoa)
In-form Fiorentina aims to hold onto their Champions League spot as they travel to Stadio Luigi Ferraris to face a struggling Genoa in Thursday's Serie A action.
After a stable 11th-place finish as newcomers last season, Genoa are clearly struggling to find their true rhythm in the 2024-25 campaign and could quickly become relegation candidates if they continue to produce poor results. Indeed, Alberto Gilardino's men have managed to come out on the right side of the scoreline only once in their first nine Serie A matches, and this dreadful start has left them among the relegation-threatened sides, though they're just two points away from safety.
On the other hand, Fiorentina have experienced good seasons during Vincenzo Italiano’s three-year stint, shining especially in Europe by reaching the UEFA Conference League final twice, though they came up empty-handed each time. This summer marked the end of Vincenzo's time in Tuscany, and his successor Raffaele Palladino managed to overcome a shaky season start and turn things around, leading Viola impressively to the final Champions League spot ahead of Serie A’s tenth gameweek.
Genoa vs Fiorentina Betting Tips: FIORENTINA TO WIN
At this point, it is difficult to truly envision a disheveled Genoa causing any trouble for Fiorentina, who have been on a special mood and have been steamrolling everything in their path in recent weeks, so we confidently back the visitors to leave Liguria with all the points. After a flattering mid-table finish last term, few could have imagined that the Griffons would begin the 2024-25 domestic campaign in such a nightmarish fashion, as they now suffer from an eight-match winless run in all competitions (D2 L6) since their sole victory against Monza 1-0 on August 24.
To make matters worse, Genoa's defensive line has been the primary culprit for their lifeless start to the top-flight season, as they currently hold the unfortunate title of having the second-worst defense in Serie A with 20 goals conceded. In stark contrast, Fiorentina have been on a rampage across all fronts lately and they come here on the back of a five-game winning streak, highlighted by a six-goal demolition of Lecce and a 4-2 victory over St. Gallen, followed by another spectacular display as they sank AS Roma 5-1 on Sunday.
The brilliant Paladino's squad will be determined to make it a fourth league win on the bounce while taking inspiration from recent head-to-head clashes with Genoa, whom they defeated in three of their last four, so we expect Viola to strengthen their position among the top four with another strong display.
Genoa vs Fiorentina Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Fiorentina
1 : 1
Genoa
Serie A
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Genoa
1 : 4
Fiorentina
Serie A
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Fiorentina
6 : 0
Genoa
Serie A
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Genoa
1 : 2
Fiorentina
Serie A
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Genoa
1 : 1
Fiorentina
Serie A
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Fiorentina
1 : 1
Genoa
Serie A
Genoa team news
In addition to facing chaos across all fronts in recent weeks, Genoa is also struggling with a lengthy list of unavailable players, as they prepare for their clash against Fiorentina without nine players, five of whom are sidelined due to injury.
First-choice goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini is among those injured after having hip surgery, which means 31-year-old Nicola Leali will be tasked with filling the gap in goal.
Last matches of Genoa
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Lazio
3 : 0
Genoa
Serie A
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Genoa
2 : 2
Bologna
Serie A
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Atalanta
5 : 1
Genoa
Serie A
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Genoa
0 : 3
Juventus
Serie A
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Genoa
5 : 6
Sampdoria
Coppa Italia
Genoa lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Nicola Leali
Defenders
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33
Alan Matturro
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22
Johan Vasquez
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14
Alessandro Vogliacco
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20
Stefano Sabelli
Midfielders
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3
Aaron Martin
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32
Morten Frendrup
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47
Milan Badelj
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59
Alessandro Zanoli
Forwards
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23
Fabio Miretti
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19
Andrea Pinamonti
Fiorentina team news
While Liguria's club grapples with injury issues, Fiorentina arrives at Luigi Ferraris in better shape, though Icelandic forward Albert Gudmundsson will not play against his old team as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
Following a standout display against AS Roma, 19-year-old defender Pietro Comuzzo hobbled off with a dislocated ankle after Fiorentina used all five of their changes, raising concerns about his fitness for the Thursday's contest.
Last matches of Fiorentina
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Fiorentina
5 : 1
AS Roma
Serie A
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St. Gallen
2 : 4
Fiorentina
Europa Conference League
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Lecce
0 : 6
Fiorentina
Serie A
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Fiorentina
2 : 1
AC Milan
Serie A
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Fiorentina
2 : 0
TNS
Europa Conference League
Fiorentina lineup
Goalkeeper
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43
David de Gea
Defenders
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21
Robin Gosens
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6
Luca Ranieri
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28
Lucas Martinez Quarta
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2
Dodo
Midfielders
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24
Amir Richardson
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29
Yacine Adli
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4
Edoardo Bove
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9
Lucas Beltran
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23
Andrea Colpani
Forwards
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20
Moise Kean
4 Reasons why we expect Fiorentina to Win
- Genoa have not known victory in eight straight matches across all competitions (D2 L6).
- Genoa have conceded two or more goals in four straight Serie A matches.
- Fiorentina are in sensational form with five away wins in all tournaments.
- Fiorentina have been victorious against Genoa in three of the last four direct encounters.
Main prediction Genoa - Fiorentina
Fiorentina to win
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Additional predictions
Genoa & Fiorentina current standing in Serie A
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Napoli | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 19 - 9 | +10 | 26 |
2 | Inter | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 26 - 14 | +12 | 25 |
3 | Fiorentina | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 - 10 | +15 | 25 |
4 | Lazio | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25 - 14 | +11 | 25 |
5 | Atalanta | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 31 - 15 | +16 | 25 |
6 | Juventus | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 21 - 7 | +14 | 24 |
7 | Milan | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20 - 14 | +6 | 18 |
8 | Bologna | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 15 - 13 | +2 | 18 |
9 | Udinese | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 - 18 | -3 | 16 |
10 | Empoli | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 - 10 | -1 | 15 |
11 | Torino | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 15 - 18 | -3 | 14 |
12 | Roma | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 14 - 17 | -3 | 13 |
13 | Parma | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 - 18 | -2 | 12 |
14 | Hellas Verona | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 17 - 27 | -10 | 12 |
15 | Como | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 13 - 23 | -10 | 10 |
16 | Cagliari | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 - 22 | -10 | 10 |
17 | Genoa | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 - 22 | -13 | 10 |
18 | Lecce | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 - 21 | -16 | 9 |
19 | Monza | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 - 15 | -5 | 8 |
20 | Venezia | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 - 21 | -10 | 8 |