Preview: Genoa vs. Fiorentina – Team News and Prediction
The Serie A showdown between Genoa and Fiorentina takes place on Sunday at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with just two points and two table spots separating the teams in this crucial relegation battle in gameweek 11.
Managerial Changes
- Genoa dismissed Patrick Vieira a week ago and appointed Daniele De Rossi, the 2006 World Cup winner.
- Paolo Vanoli is expected to lead before the weekend game, following Fiorentina's decision to sack Stefano Pioli on Tuesday.
Recent Form and Key Moments
Leo Ostigard emerged as Genoa's hero last weekend, scoring a last-minute goal to secure a 2-1 away win at Sassuolo in gameweek 10. This was Genoa's first league victory of the season.
"Having entered the previous round as one of four teams still without a victory in the league, the win over the Neroverdi moved the Grifone off the foot of the table and into 18th place."
Fiorentina fell to the bottom of the league following this round.
Scoring and Defensive Statistics
- Genoa ended a nine-match Serie A run without scoring two or more goals in a single game, last achieving this in May against Bologna.
- With two goals last weekend, Genoa no longer shares the league’s worst attack alongside Parma, having scored six goals, just one more than Parma.
- Defensively, Genoa have conceded 14 goals, a figure worse than all but four teams: Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Torino, and Udinese.
"With 14 goals conceded, Genoa's defense is only better than Fiorentina (16), Hellas Verona (16), Torino (16), and Udinese (15)."
This game is a vital opportunity for both sides to move away from the relegation zone and avoid the drop.