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Genoa
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Genoa vs Venezia is a relegation-zone collision at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, pitting Serie A's 19th and 20th placed sides against each other in a match both desperately need to win. Genoa sit just one place and one point above their visitors, and this genuinely looks like a battle between two sides still searching for stability this season.
Genoa's form reads one win, one draw and five defeats from seven, including a troubling run of away losses, but they did beat Fiorentina 2-1 at home last time out in Serie A at Ferraris. Venezia arrive on the back of a shock 1-0 win over Napoli, their only victory in seven league outings, but their away record remains winless with three defeats from three.
Both attacks have struggled — Genoa average 0.71 goals per game, Venezia 0.86 — while both defenses leak goals at an alarming rate, conceding a combined average north of two per match. Genoa's L. Venturino and Venezia's M. Šverko are both out, though neither is central to their side's attacking output.
Historically Genoa have the edge, having won both of their last two meetings with Venezia. Given home advantage, the recent head-to-head dominance, and Venezia's winless away record, Genoa are the sensible pick in this Serie A prediction, though neither side convinces enough to be backed with real confidence.
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2026/2027 Season
Last 8 head-to-head matchups
In their last two Serie A meetings, Genoa have won both — a 2-0 home victory in February 2025 and...
In their last two Serie A meetings, Genoa have won both — a 2-0 home victory in February 2025 and a 2-0 away win at Venezia in September 2024. That clean sweep gives Genoa a psychological edge heading into this reunion. Earlier meetings in 2022 produced two draws, showing these fixtures can be tight, but the most recent trend strongly favors Genoa, who have not lost to Venezia since before the 2022-23 campaign.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsSerie A matches highlighted
7 of 15 in Serie A
Form Rating
4/10
Genoa have won just once in their last seven Serie A matches, sitting 19th with...
Genoa have won just once in their last seven Serie A matches, sitting 19th with only four points, though their sole win came at home against Fiorentina. Their home record this season is modest — one win, one draw, two losses — but it's still far better than their away form, where they haven't picked up a single point. Defensively they're leaking nearly two goals per game and have failed to keep a clean sheet all season. Venturino is missing through injury, but the bigger concern is a front line managing fewer than one goal per match. Genoa need a response after last weekend's 2-0 loss at Roma.
7 of 15 in Serie A
Form Rating
4.3/10
Venezia prop up the table at 20th with just three points, but they head into...
Venezia prop up the table at 20th with just three points, but they head into this match on a surprise high after beating Napoli 1-0 last time out — their first Serie A win of the campaign. That result masks a dismal run of six defeats in their previous seven league games. Away from home, Venezia have lost all three matches played, conceding at a worrying 2.29 goals per game clip overall. Šverko's absence through a hip injury adds to their defensive concerns. One clean sheet all season tells its own story, and this fixture represents a genuine chance to build on the Napoli shock.
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Genoa vs Venezia - Match Analysis
Genoa's favoritism comes down to home advantage, a slightly superior points-per-game rate, and a clean head-to-head record — they've won both recent meetings with Venezia. While Genoa have struggled with just one win in seven league games, their home form (one win, one draw, two losses) is markedly better than Venezia's winless away record, which hasn't produced a single point in three attempts this season.
It's possible. Venezia arrive with momentum after shocking Napoli 1-0 last time out, their first league win of the season. If that result reflects genuine improvement rather than a one-off, Genoa's shaky home record — including a loss and a draw in four matches — leaves the door open. However, Venezia's winless away record remains a significant obstacle to repeating that form on the road.
Draw No Bet: Genoa is the standout alternative, protecting against a draw while still backing the home side's edge in form and head-to-head history. Goal markets are also worth exploring — both teams have leaky defenses, making Both Teams to Score a reasonable punt, while Under 2.5 Goals suits a match between two sides who have struggled to score consistently all season.
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