Genoa will take on AS Roma on Sunday, 8 March, in a huge Serie A clash at Stadio Luigi Ferraris that could have significant ramifications at both ends of the table.
Daniele De Rossi's side are facing the threat of relegation and need to start finding some form before the season comes to an end if they are to avoid dropping into Italy's second division.
As for the visitors, led by Gian Piero Gasperini, they travel north fighting for a top-four finish that would confirm Champions League qualification and will be hoping to return to winning ways after conceding a 93rd-minute equaliser against Juventus last time out.
As part of this week's round of Serie A betting tips, check out our Genoa vs AS Roma prediction below.
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Genoa vs Roma prediction: Tough night for Red and Blues expected
Key stats
- Roma have scored in four consecutive games and have just one defeat in the last nine games.
- The pair have faced each other 124 times, with Sunday's hosts recording 60 wins.
- Genoa have just one loss in their last five home games and have scored in five consecutive matches on their own turf.
Correct score prediction: Genoa 1-3 AS Roma
Genoa will be desperate to return to winning ways after their defeat to league leaders Inter Milan left them just three points above the relegation zone. AS Roma, on the other hand, have good form behind them and have not lost for over a month, and three points on Sunday night could lift them to third in the Serie A table.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Roma come into this one as favourites
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 49/20 (3.45) – 29%
- AWAY: 93/100 (1.93) – 51.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The odds from Ladbrokes for this one would suggest Roma will leave Genoa with three points. An away win is placed at 51.81%, with a home win and draw much lower at 22.73% and 28.99%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Roma
As previously mentioned, AS Roma have won 60 of the 124 encounters while the away side have won just 37.
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Genoa preview: No further injuries but several players remain out
Genoa are expected to be without a several players on Sunday evening. Brooke Norton-Cuffy is confirmed as 100% out, while Sebastian Otoa and Tommaso Baldanzi are being assessed on a day-to-day basis and could return soon.
Predicted lineup: Bijlow (GK); Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez; Ellertsson, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Martin; Baldanzi, Colombo, Vitinha
Last five matches:
- 28/02/2026: Inter Milan 2-0 Genoa (Serie A)
- 22/02/2026: Genoa 3-0 Torino (Serie A)
- 15/02/2026: Cremonese 0-0 Genoa (Serie A)
- 07/02/2026: Genoa 2-3 Napoli (Serie A)
- 30/01/2026: Lazio 3-2 Genoa (Serie A)
AS Roma preview: Hoping to move third
Gian Piero Gasperini's side could move third with a win but will be without several first-team players. Paulo Dybala is set for knee surgery and will be out for this one along with Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK); Mancini, Ndicka, Celik; Rensch, Kone, Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley; Pellegrini, Malen
Last five matches:
- 01/03/2026: Roma 3-3 Juventus (Serie A)
- 22/02/2026: Roma 3-0 Cremonese (Serie A)
- 15/02/2026: Napoli 2-2 Roma (Serie A)
- 09/02/2026: Roma 2-0 Cagliari (Serie A)
- 02/02/2026: Udinese 1-0 Roma (Serie A)
Player to watch: Donyell Malen
Since arriving on loan from Aston Villa in January, Dutch forward Donyell Malen has found the back of the net six times in seven appearances. His good start to life in Rome has earned him the player of the month award for February and will be a player to keep an eye on.
Malen's great fomr means he is one of the most prolific forwards in Europe's top five leagues, only behind Harry Kane since his arrival.