Venezia vs Genoa Prediction 21 Sep 2024

⚽ Serie A - Round 5 Preview

📅 21 Sep 2024

⏰ 14:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadio Pierluigi Penzo (Venice)

Venezia’s return to Serie A has been challenging, with the team struggling at the bottom of the table after four matches (D1, L3). Their offensive woes were starkly highlighted in a 4-0 defeat to AC Milan, where they conceded all four goals within the first 30 minutes—an unprecedented occurrence in their Serie A history, only previously matched in 1949. At home, Venezia will hope to rediscover the form that saw them end last season with five straight wins at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium. Manager Eusebio Di Francesco, who has a strong track record against Genoa with only one loss in his last eight encounters (W5, D2), will be keen to secure his first victory in charge.

Genoa has had a mixed start to their season (W1, D2, L1), recently salvaging a point with a dramatic 96th-minute equalizer against Roma. Notably, they have drawn their last seven Serie A games in the Saturday 14:00 kick-off slot, which may influence their performance. Their sole win this season was a narrow 1-0 away victory at Monza, achieved with just one shot on target. Genoa’s strong record against Venezia, with an unbeaten run spanning 13 matches since February 1998 (W7, D6), adds confidence to their chances in this fixture.

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Joel Pohjanpalo, Venezia’s top scorer from Serie B last season, will be crucial for their attack, especially given his knack for scoring the opening goal. For Genoa, Andrea Pinamonti will be a key player, having scored ten of his last twelve goals before half-time.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Venezia has not won any of their first four league matches this season (D1, L3).
• Genoa has drawn their last seven Serie A games scheduled for a Saturday 14:00 kick-off.
• Genoa is unbeaten in their last 13 Serie A matches against Venezia (W7, D6).

💡 Venezia vs Genoa Prediction

Venezia faces a tough challenge against Genoa, who have a strong historical record in this fixture. Despite their current struggles, Venezia's home advantage could be crucial. However, Genoa’s better recent form and historical dominance suggest they are likely to secure at least a point, if not a win.

Venezia vs Genoa Betting Tips

• Genoa to win or draw
• Both teams to score
• Joel Pohjanpalo to score at any time