Genoa vs Fiorentina – Serie A – Preview

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Sreya

Genoa vs Fiorentina – Genoa host Fiorentina in a mid-table Serie A clash at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on 15th December, Thursday. Genoa, with only one win in their last six matches, are thirteenth in league standings and have twenty points courtesy their five wins from fifteen matches.

Although Genoa registered a surprise victory over Juventus two weeks back, they have since drawn to Chievo and lost 2-0 to Internazionale, thereby two points away from the top half of the table.

Fiorentina are seventh in league standings with twenty six points, a mere five points away from Europa League places. Their 2-1 win over Sassuolo in the last game, which was their fourth win in their last six matches, indicates the Viola are in a rich vein of form.

Team News

Leonardo Pavoletti is sidelined through an injury for Genoa while Borja Valero is a doubt for the visitors.

Genoa Possible Starting Lineup: Mattia Perin, Armando Izzo, Nicolas Burdisso, Ezequiel Munoz, Darko Lazovic, Tomas Rincon, Miguel Veloso, Diego Laxalt, Luca Rigoni, Lucas Ocampos, Giovanni Simeone.

Fiorentina Possible Starting Lineup: Ciprian Tatarusanu, Carlos Salcedo, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Davide Astori, Hrvoje Milic, Matias Vecino, Milan Badelj, Federico Bernardeschi, Josip Ilicic, Cristian Tello, Nikola Kalinic.

“I think they have the edge on us in terms of the physical side of things, both individually and collectively. I think it’s going to be a fascinating match, a very evenly poised contest. I hope that the consistency we’ve managed to find can see us through to victory at the end of the game.”

– Paulo Sousa, Fiorentina.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Genoa vs Fiorentina H2H Stats, four of the last five Serie A matches between these two clubs have resulted in draws with Fiorentina winning one. In fact, Fiorentina are undefeated in their last 13 matches against Genoa in all competitions. Genoa are undefeated in their last seven Serie A matches and a 1-1 draw is the most likely result.