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Genoa - Fiorentina
Italy Serie A - Luigi Ferraris
1st Round
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Genoa take on Fiorentina at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris in Italy’s Serie A on Saturday, August 19th. Genoa start life back in the top tier with a home tie against Fiorentina this weekend. Read our Serie A predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Genoa vs Fiorentina
Can Genoa make home advantage count when they start their Serie A adventure against Fiorentina on Saturday? Read our top Genoa vs Fiorentina predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Both Teams to Score
- Genoa hit the net four times in their first competitive game of the new season at home to Modena in the Copa Italia.
- Genoa did concede three times themselves at the opposite end, however.
- Both teams managed to notch in each of Fiorentina’s last three pre-season friendlies.
- Three of the last four meetings between these teams produced goals at both ends.
Mateo Retegui to Score Anytime
- Summer signing Mateo Retegui scored twice on his competitive debut for Genoa against Modena.
- Retegui scored 33 times in 52 league appearances for his previous club, Tigre.
- The 24-year-old has scored twice in just three international appearances for Italy.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Genoa vs Fiorentina
View our list of key stats for Saturday’s clash featuring Genoa vs Fiorentina below alongside a tool to help you choose the juiciest odds.
Head to Head
17/01/22
Italy Serie A Serie A
Fiorentina
Genoa
6
0
18/09/21
Italy Serie A Serie A
Genoa
Fiorentina
1
2
03/04/21
Italy Serie A Serie A
Genoa
Fiorentina
1
1
07/12/20
Italy Serie A Serie A
Fiorentina
Genoa
1
1
25/01/20
Italy Serie A Serie A
Fiorentina
Genoa
0
0
Last Five - Genoa
22/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Lecce
Genoa
1
0
L
16/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Napoli
Genoa
2
2
D
03/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Torino
Genoa
1
0
L
27/08/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Lazio
Genoa
0
1
W
19/08/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Fiorentina
Genoa
4
1
L
Last Five - Fiorentina
24/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Udinese
Fiorentina
0
2
W
21/09/23
UEFA Conference League UEFA
Genk
Fiorentina
2
2
D
17/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Atalanta
Fiorentina
2
3
W
03/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Inter Milan
Fiorentina
4
0
L
31/08/23
UEFA Conference League Qualifying UEFA
Rapid Vienna
Fiorentina
0
2
W
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Genoa – Fiorentina odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s match below.
Genoa odds: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
Draw odds: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
Fiorentina odds: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
The bookies think home advantage will count for little on Saturday and they have made Fiorentina their expected winners equipping them with a 43.5% probability of success. Bettors can also grab odds of 1/3 (1.33) with a stake on the visitors in the +1.0 goal handicap department, which has an implied probability of 75%, while a 2-1 victory in favour of Fiorentina comes in at 15/2 (8.50) in the correct score market.
Genoa vs Fiorentina Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Genoa – Fiorentina lineups and team news for Saturday’s Serie A battle below. If you’re looking for more of the best football betting tips today, make sure to follow the link.
Genoa
Midfielder Marko Pajac is out of action for Genoa, though the hosts have a strong squad available elsewhere. Genoa showed plenty of ambition in the summer transfer market and they could field several debutants this weekend.
Predicted Lineup for Genoa: Leali – Dragusin, Vogliacco, Vasquez – Hefti, Frendrup, Badelj, Thorsby, Martin – Gudmundsson, Retegui
Fiorentina
Gaetano Castrovilli is listed as Fiorentina's only injury concern at present. Lucas Beltran, M'Bala Nzola and Fabiano Parisi will be among those hoping to start a competitive fixture for the first time.
Predicted Lineup for Fiorentina: Terracciano – Dodo, Milenkovic, Quarta, Parisi – Arthur, Bonaventura, Sottil, Mandragora, Brekalo – Beltran
Player to Watch – Junior Messias
Junior Messias is an interesting summer capture for Genoa. The winger was a regular for AC Milan over the past couple of seasons and the 32-year-old should bring plenty of experience and class to Genoa’s setup.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.