Genoa are set to play Juventus at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris on Friday in Serie A.
Genoa come into this game on the back of a 1-0 loss to Marco Giampaolo's Sampdoria in the league. A first-half goal from German midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri secured the win for Sampdoria.
Juventus, on the other hand, beat Andrea Soncin's Venezia 2-1 in the league. A brace from experienced centre-back Leonardo Bonucci sealed the deal for Massimiliano Allegri's Juventus. Midfielder Mattia Aramu scored the consolation goal for Venezia.
Genoa vs Juventus Head-to-Head
In 30 head-to-head encounters between the two sides, Juventus hold a clear advantage. They have won 21 games, lost four and drawn five.
The two clubs last faced each other last year in Serie A, with Juventus beating Genoa 2-0. Goals from Colombia international Juan Cuadrado and Argentine attacker Paulo Dybala ensured a comfortable victory for Juventus.
Genoa form guide in Serie A: L-W-L-L-L
Juventus form guide in Serie A: W-W-D-W-L
Genoa vs Juventus Team News
Genoa
Genoa manager Alexander Blessin could be without Belgian centre-back Zinho Vanheusden, young midfielder Nicolo Rovella, full-back Andrea Cambiaso, German left-back Lennart Czyborra, Serbian centre-back Nikola Maksimovic and striker Roberto Piccoli.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Andrea Cambiaso, Nicolo Rovella, Zinho Vanheusden, Lennart Czyborra, Roberto Piccoli, Nikola Maksimovic
Suspended: None
Juventus
Meanwhile, Juventus will be without winger Federico Chiesa, midfielder Manuel Locatelli, Brazilian striker Kaio Jorge and American midfielder Weston McKennie. There are doubts over the availability of full-back Mattia De Sciglio and Colombia international Juan Cuadrado.
Injured: Manuel Locatelli, Federico Chiesa, Kaio Jorge, Weston McKennie
Doubtful: Mattia De Sciglio, Juan Cuadrado
Suspended: None
Genoa vs Juventus Predicted XI
Genoa Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Salvatore Sirigu, Morten Frendrup, Andrea Masiello, Leo Skiri Ostigard, Johan Vasquez, Stefano Sturaro, Filippo Melegoni, Albert Gudmundsson, Pablo Galdames, Nadiem Amiri, Mattia Destro
Juventus Predicted XI (3-5-2): Wojciech Szczesny, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Matthijs de Ligt, Federico Bernardeschi, Denis Zakaria, Arthur Melo, Adrien Rabiot, Alex Sandro, Dusan Vlahovic, Alvaro Morata
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Genoa vs Juventus Prediction
Genoa are currently 19th in Serie A, three points behind 17th-placed Cagliari. They have lost four of their last five league games, but still stand a chance of avoiding relegation. However, a positive result against Juventus will not come easily.
Juventus, on the other hand, are fourth in the league, one point behind 3rd-placed Napoli. It has been a disappointing season for Massimiliano Allegri's men, and it is clear that Juventus need to enjoy a strong summer transfer window if they are to challenge for the title next season.
Juventus will be the favorites.
Prediction: Genoa 0-2 Juventus