Genoa seeks to proceed their unbeaten streak at Stadio Luigi Ferraris after they host Juventus within the opening fixture of Serie A’s sixteenth spherical on Friday.
Alberto Gilardino’s squad has not suffered a defeat at Marassi since early October, a run they hope to lengthen towards Juventus, who goal to leapfrog Inter Milan on the prime of the desk.
Match Preview
Genoa commenced the season with combined kind however has persistently challenged prime sides. Notable performances embody a 2-2 draw towards Napoli, a 4-1 victory over Roma, and a slim loss to AC Milan on October 7.
For the reason that defeat to Milan, they’ve stored two clear sheets and conceded solely as soon as in three residence video games, gathering seven factors from a attainable 9. A win towards title-contending Juventus may lengthen their residence unbeaten streak to 4 matches.
Nonetheless, Genoa has struggled to maintain a clear sheet towards Juventus of their latest encounters, conceding within the final seven matches towards them.
In the meantime, Juventus, underneath Massimiliano Allegri, seems to be rekindling Scudetto aspirations. Allegri’s optimism grew after their 1-0 win towards Napoli, placing them able to slim the hole between themselves and table-toppers Inter.
Allegri’s facet has been securing one-goal victories in Serie A, aided by Federico Gatti’s menace from set-pieces. They’ll goal to take care of their successful momentum and probably take the highest spot with a win towards Genoa.
Crew Information
Genoa’s Kevin Strootman is sidelined as a result of a hamstring harm. Ruslan Malinovskyi, coming back from suspension, would possibly exchange Junior Messias in midfield.
Albert Gudmundsson stays a vital determine for Genoa’s assault, aiming so as to add to his 5 Serie A targets this season.
Juventus will miss the suspended Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli, together with the injured Mattia De Sciglio (ACL).
Dusan Vlahovic, who suffered cramps towards Napoli, is more likely to begin, whereas Timothy Weah (thigh) has resumed coaching.
Potential Lineups
Genoa: (3-5-2)
Martinez;
D. Winter, Dragusin, Vasquez;
Sabelli, Malinovskyi, Badelj, Frendrup, Haps;
Retegui, Gudmundsson
Juventus: (3-5-2)
Szczesny;
Gatti, Bremer, Danilo;
Cambiasso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic;
Vlahovic, Chiesa
Prediction: Genoa 1-2 Juventus
Juventus has excelled in securing slim victories and would possibly concede however ought to have sufficient to edge previous Genoa and finish their unbeaten residence streak.