The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Hellas Verona take on an impressive Genoa side in an important encounter at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Genoa vs Hellas Verona Preview
Hellas Verona are in 10th place in the Serie A standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side slumped to a damaging 3-0 defeat at the hands of Juventus last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Genoa, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table at the moment and have been impressive over the past year. The hosts edged Monza to a 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Genoa vs Hellas Verona Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Genoa have a good recent record against Hellas Verona and have won 10 out of the last 25 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Hellas Verona's four victories.
- Genoa have won their last two matches against Hellas Verona in Serie A and could win three consecutive matches against them in the competition for only the third time in their history.
- Hellas Verona have secured only two of their nine victories against Genoa at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with their previous such result coming in 1989.
- Genoa are unbeaten in their first two matches of Serie A this season and could remain unbeaten in their first three games of a season for the first time since the 2011-12 season.
Genoa vs Hellas Verona Prediction
Genoa have stepped up to the plate this season and will look to make the most of their good start to the campaign. Andrea Pinamonti scored a crucial winning goal against Monza last week and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
Hellas Verona have blown hot and cold this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Genoa are in better form, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Genoa 3-1 Hellas Verona
Genoa vs Hellas Verona Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Genoa to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Genoa to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Andrea Pinamonti to score - Yes