Genoa welcome relegation rivals Hellas Verona to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Saturday in Serie A, with both teams finding themselves in the relegation zone and desperate for points to climb out.
The hosts come into this fixture on the back of a thrilling 3-3 draw away against Cagliari, where they showed great resilience to come back and snatch a draw. However, they have not had a decent run in their last five games, with just one win, two draws and two losses, putting them 18th in the standings.
On the other hand, the visitors are struggling for form, having failed to win a single game this season. They head into this clash following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Parma, leaving them in 20th place on the league table.
Read our Genoa vs Hellas Verona predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Serie A predictions.
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Genoa vs Hellas Verona prediction: The hosts should nick a win
Key statistics
- The Griffin have defeated Verona in two of their last five home games.
- Four of their last five meetings have ended with no BTTS.
- Genoa's last home win against Verona ended in a 1-0 scoreline
Correct score prediction: Genoa 1-0 Hellas Verona
As it stands, both teams are not at their best regarding their form, but Genoa are still a bit better than Hellas Verona. We expect a cagey affair at the Marassi, but we tip the home side to edge the game by a narrow margin.
The Griffin have shown they can find the net, as evidenced by their three goals against Cagliari, whereas Verona have struggled massively in the final third.
Given the importance of the game as they both look to find their way out of this relegation battle, we expect a tight game with few chances, but we are predicting a narrow 1-0 victory for Genoa.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Genoa are slight favourites
- Home: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- Draw: 2/1 (3.00) – 25.0%
- Away: 3/1 (4.00) – 20.0%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Genoa head into this clash as the favourites to win the game, with odds of 2.05, giving them a 48.8% implied chance of victory. Verona are priced at 4.00 (20.0%), making them underdogs, while the draw at 3.00 (25.0%) suggests a tight match where Genoa are slightly more likely to win.
Most recent head-to-head: A tight record
These two sides have an even record in their recent meetings, making this fixture difficult to call based solely on history. In their last five head-to-head games, both teams have picked up two wins each, with one game ending in a draw, including a 0-0 stalemate in their most recent encounter in April 2025. However, Genoa will be looking to avenge their 2-0 home defeat to Verona from September 2024 and assert their dominance at the Luigi Ferraris.
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Genoa preview: Suspension and injuries to some players
Genoa are facing a few key absences ahead of this clash. Brooke Norton-Cuffy is suspended and will be unavailable due to a red card. Jean Onana, Junior Messias and Maxwel Cornet are all sidelined with muscle injuries.
Predicted lineup: Leali (GK), Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez, Ellertsson, Malinovskyi, Frendrup, Thorsby, Martin, Vitinha & Colombo
Last five fixtures
- 22.11.25 – Cagliari 3–3 Genoa
- 09.11.25 – Genoa 2–2 Fiorentina
- 03.11.25 – Sassuolo 1–2 Genoa
- 29.10.25 – Genoa 0–2 Cremonese
- 26.10.25 – Torino 2–1 Genoa
Hellas Verona preview: Some fitness concerns
Hellas Verona have several fitness concerns to be worried about. Grigoris Kastanos is doubtful due to physical discomfort. Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro and Suat Serdar are sidelined with muscle and knee injuries, respectively. Tomas Suslov remains out with a cruciate ligament injury, targeting a comeback next year.
Predicted lineup: Montipo (GK), Bella-Kotchap, Nelsson, Valentini, Belghali, Harroui, Gagliardini, Bernede, Bradaric, Giovane & Orban
Last five fixtures
- 23.11.25 – Verona 1–2 Parma
- 08.11.25 – Lecce 0–0 Verona
- 02.11.25 – Verona 1–2 Inter
- 29.10.25 – Como 3–1 Verona
- 26.10.25 – Verona 2–2 Cagliari
Player to watch: Leo Ostigard
Leo Ostigard has been excellent for Genoa this season, despite the team's poor performance in the Serie A. The forward has been important in their last three games and also scored at the weekend.
This season, Ostigard has found the net three times and provided one assist for the Griffin. He is a threat in attack and his threat in the box can help them claim a win in this clash.