Genoa CFC vs Udinese Calcio Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

La Superba gear up to host the Udine-based outfit.

The Matchday 31 fixtures of the Serie A take us to the Luigi Ferraris Stadium as Genoa CFC and Udinese lock horns in a thrilling clash.

Genoa CFC are currently positioned 12th in the Serie A points table. The Liguria-based outfit have won just eight of the 30 matches they have played and will be looking to make the most of their home advantage when they take on Udinese in the next game.

They aim to end the season on a positive note and will be eyeing a spot in the top 10. With their home fans gearing up to support them, Genoa will be eager to secure an important victory. They are coming off a 1-0 defeat to Juventus in their previous match, where a solitary goal from Kenan Yildiz was enough for Juventus to secure all three points.

Talking about their opponents, Udinese are currently positioned 10th in the Serie A points table and are five points ahead of their immediate challengers, Genoa.

Their recent form has been a bit concerning, as they have failed to capitalize and remain winless in their last three games against opponents like Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, and Lazio. They will be looking to bounce back quickly in their next match against Genoa and secure all three points.

Kick-Off: 

• Location: Genoa, Italy
• Stadium: Luigi Ferraris Stadium
• Date: Saturday, 5 April
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form: 

Genoa CFC (in all competitions): L-W-D-D-L

Udinese (in all competitions): L-L-D-W-W

Players to watch :

Andrea Pinamonti (Genoa)

Andrea Pinamonti, the 25-year-old Italian centre-forward from Cles, began his career with teams like Inter Milan and Chievo during his youth days. After being promoted to the senior team, he made a handful of appearances before moving to clubs like Empoli and Sassuolo.

Andrea Pinamonti is the Panini Player of the Match for #TorinoGenoa 🏆 pic.twitter.com/62kzr1MCWz

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) February 8, 2025

Recently, he made 38 appearances for Sassuolo before being loaned back to Genoa. He has also made significant contributions to the Italian youth teams and recently debuted for the Italian national senior team in a 3-1 friendly win against Albania.

Jaka Bijol (Udinese)

Jaka Bijol, the 26-year-old Slovenian centre-back from Vuzenica, began his career with teams like Dravograd and Bravo during his youth days. After his tenure with Hannover 96, he joined Udinese in 2022 and has since made 84 appearances, scoring four goals.

Jaka Bijol è il Panini Player of the Match di #LecceUdinese 🏆 pic.twitter.com/NmsMwpJDuJ

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA) February 21, 2025

He has also been a key player for the Slovenia national team, gaining significant attention during their UEFA EURO 2024 campaign in Germany. Despite being a centre-back, he scored a goal in a friendly match against Croatia in Qatar. Bijol was also part of the CSKA Moscow side that won the Russian Super Cup in 2018.

Match facts

• Genoa won one game in their last five matches.
• Udinese won two of their last five matches.
• They are coming after a defeat to Juventus.

Genoa CFC vs Udinese Calcio : Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Udinese to win the match – 21/10 with bet365
• Tip 2 – Lorenzo Lucca to score first – 11/2 with William Hill
• Tip 3 – Genoa CFC 1-2 Udinese Calcio – 11/1 with PaddyPower

Injury and team news

Genoa will miss the presence of Hugo Cuenca and Junior Messias for the upcoming game.

The visitors are set to miss Issak Toure for the next game.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 71

Genoa won – 25

Udinese won – 24

Matches drawn – 22

Predicted lineup

Genoa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Leali (GK); Sabelli, De Winter, Vasquez, Matturo; Onana, Frenndrup; Zanoli, Masini, Miretti; Pinamonti

Udinese predicted lineup (3-5-1-1)

Okoye (GK); Kristensen, Bijol, Solet; Ehiziube, Lovric, Karlstrom, Atta, Kamara; Ekkelenkamp; Lucca

Match prediction

Udinese will be keen to bounce back quickly after a narrow setback against Juventus. We expect this game to culminate in the away side’s favor, with Udinese scoring a stoppage-time winner.

Prediction: Genoa CFC 1-2 Udinese Calcio

Telecast Details

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