Genoa and Empoli are set to face off in a crucial Serie A encounter at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Saturday, with just four points separating the two teams in the league standings.
Match Preview
Genoa suffered a 2-1 away defeat against Frosinone in their last match, marking their third consecutive loss on the road.
However, their home form has been more promising, securing consecutive 1-0 victories against Salernitana and Hellas Verona. A win in this fixture could help them widen the gap from the relegation zone.
On the other hand, Empoli under Aurelio Andreazzoli has shown glimpses of improvement but is struggling with inconsistency.
They have registered three wins since Andreazzoli took charge, but they suffered a late defeat against Sassuolo in their recent outing.
Both teams are looking to capitalize on this game to solidify their position in the league table. Genoa aims to maintain their strong home form, while Empoli seeks to rectify their recent dip in results.
Team News
Genoa will miss the services of Kevin Strootman due to a hamstring injury, while Mateo Retegui is unlikely to start because of a knee problem.
There’s optimism around the returns of Mattia Bani, Caleb Ekuban, and Albert Gudmundsson, with Filip Jagiello potentially making a comeback to the squad.
Empoli will be without Tommaso Baldanzi, sidelined at least until the first week of December, and Giuseppe Pezzella due to a back injury.
Possible Lineups
Genoa:(3-5-2)
Martinez;
Winter, Dragusin, Vasquez;
Sabelli, Frendrup, Badelj, Thorsby, Haps;
Malinovskyi, Puscas
Empoli:(4-3-3)
Berisha;
Bereszynski, Ismajli, Luperto, Cacace;
Fazzini, Ranocchia, Maleh;
Cambiaghi, Caputo, Cancellieri
Prediction
This fixture might witness a cautious approach from both teams, expecting a low-scoring affair. Genoa has shown resilience at home with consecutive 1-0 victories, and they might edge out Empoli in another close encounter.
- Our Prediction: Genoa 1-0 Empoli
Genoa could secure a narrow 1-0 win against Empoli, continuing their trend of close victories on home turf.
