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Two struggling teams, Genoa and Venezia, will face each other at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Sunday in a crucial Serie A encounter.
The Grifone enter this domestic league fixture looking to improve on their disappointing start to the season.
Meanwhile, the Lagunari will hope they can build on their first win of the new league campaign after a long losing streak.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Genoa vs Venezia key stats
- Venezia have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four away games across all competitions, excluding friendlies.
- Genoa have remained unbeaten in their last nine home meetings against Venezia, excluding friendlies.
- Venezia have lost their last four away games across all competitions.
Genoa vs Venezia preview: Grifone seek home comforts against struggling Lagunari
Genoa vs Venezia — Tale of the Tape
| Genoa | vs | Venezia |
|---|---|---|
| 17th | Position | 20th |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 5 | Goals For | 6 |
| 13 | Goals Against | 16 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 14th | Home / Away Rank | 19th |
Genoa and Venezia have each managed just one Serie A victory this season, but the head-to-head record gives the hosts reason to believe they can claim another important win in this encounter.
The home team ended their wait for a league victory by beating Fiorentina 2-1 on matchday six, only to suffer a 2-0 defeat against Roma last week.
That setback left them hovering just above the relegation zone on goal difference ahead of this round.
Genoa and Venezia have played a first-half draw in five of their last six meetings across all competitions, excluding friendlies.
They have now lost five of their opening seven matches, and their lack of goals has been a major concern, with just five scored so far.
However, four of those goals have come at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, offering some encouragement as they prepare for another home fixture.
Venezia finally had something to celebrate last weekend, securing a 1-0 victory over Napoli after losing their first six Serie A matches since returning to the top flight.
Despite that breakthrough, they remain bottom of the table and face a difficult challenge away from home.
Milutin Osmajic has scored two goals for Genoa in his last three Serie A games.
The visitors have gone 29 consecutive Serie A away matches without a win since February 2022, recording 10 draws and 19 defeats.
Another issue for the team is their failure to keep clean sheets, which has contributed significantly to their struggles.
Venezia will need a much stronger defensive performance if they are to secure consecutive top-flight victories.
Genoa vs Venezia form guide & betting tips
| Genoa | vs | Venezia |
|---|---|---|
LDLWL |
Form | LLLLW |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 17th | Form Table | 20th |
| 5 | Goals For | 6 |
| 13 | Goals Against | 16 |
WLLWL |
Form (All Comps) | LLLLW |
Whispers predicts: Genoa 1-0 Venezia
Genoa are slight favourites to win this game, and we are predicting a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts.
The home team hold a major advantage, having dominated their head-to-head meetings while playing at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
The home team have not lost at home to Venezia in their last nine meetings across all competitions, winning six and drawing three.
Despite their poor form, the bookmakers have tipped Genoa to win at 11/10 (2.10) at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
A draw is valued at 5/2 (3.50), while an away victory for Venezia is offered at 23/10 (3.30).
For under 2.5 goals, it is priced at 9/10 (1.90), and a first-half draw is available at 6/5 (2.20), while Milutin Osmajic, anytime goalscorer, is set at 7/4 (2.75).
> Genoa to win at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 9/10 (1.90) | Likelihood: Probable
> First-half draw at 6/5 (2.20) | Likelihood: Probable
> Milutin Osmajic anytime goalscorer at 7/4 (2.75) | Likelihood: Probable