Genoa vs Juventus: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 13, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Modified at :December 27, 2023 at 5:33 PM

The Old Lady have a slight advantage over their opponents

Genoa share the 14th spot with Sassuolo, both sitting at 15 points. However, they’ve only secured one win in their last five matches and suffered a 1-0 defeat against Monza in their most recent outing. Despite this form, they maintain a three-point cushion above the relegation zone, providing a sense of security for coach Alberto Gilardino in his position.

Sitting at 36 points, Juventus holds the second spot, trailing the Nerazzurri by two points. Under the guidance of coach Massimiliano Allegri, their style, while not appealing to neutral fans, remains highly effective in Serie A, consistently delivering results. Their last win was a 1-0 victory which came against Napoli.

Kick-off

Saturday, 16 December 2023, 7:45 PM GMT (1:15 AM IST)

Location: Luigi Ferraris Stadium

Form

Genoa (in Serie A): L-W-L-D-L

Juventus (in Serie A): W-W-D-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Albert Gudmundsson (Genoa)

Genoa under Alberto Gilardino will be relying on Albert Gudmundsson for goals in this match. Albert is from a family of footballers. He has been the top goalscorer for the club this season, he has scored 5 goals in 13 matches this Serie A season. The 26-year-old Icelandic player has been responsible for most of the goals Genoa have scored this season.

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)

Vlahovic is a versatile attacker, pivotal in Juventus’s strategy for maintaining possession in the forward positions. His current form stands out significantly this season, spearheading Juventus’s offensive line with 5 goals and an assist in 13 Serie A appearances. Vlahovic embodies a blend of height and speed on the field.

Match facts:

Genoa have only won just once in their last five matches.
Juventus are unbeaten in their last 10 matches, winning eight of them.
The Old Lady have the second best defensive record in Serie A behind Inter in terms of goals conceded.

Injury & team news:

Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli are currently facing extended suspensions for Juventus, while Mattia De Sciglio and Timothy Weah continue to be sidelined due to injury. Additionally, Gatti is on the brink of a suspension, just one yellow card away from a ban.

Genoa is contending with Kevin Strootman’s absence owing to an injury, while Koni De Winter is on the verge of suspension, having accrued four yellow cards in the ongoing 2023-24 season.

Head to Head

Total matches – 26

Genoa wins – 4

Juventus wins – 18

Draws – 4

Predicted lineup

Genoa predicted lineup (352)

Martinez; Dragusin, Bani, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Badelj, Malinovskyi, Haps; Retegui, Gudmundsson

Juventus predicted lineup (352)

Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Chiesa

Match prediction for Genoa vs Juventus:

Alberto Gilardino’s Genoa, having been promoted last season, currently reside in the lower half of the table, placing some pressure on Gilardino following an ambitious summer transfer window. Up against a consistently triumphant Juventus side contending for the title alongside Internazionale, Genoa faces a formidable challenge. Juventus have conceded a mere nine goals in 15 games this season, pointing towards an anticipated low-scoring victory for the Old Lady in this matchup.

Prediction: Genoa 0-2 Juventus

Telecast

India: Jio Cinema

UK: Discovery+ App, Discovery+, and TNT Sports 2.

US: Paramount+

Nigeria: Sporty TV

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