The stage is set for a fascinating mid-table clash as 10th-placed Roma host 11th-placed Genoa in Serie A. The Giallorossi have found new life under Claudio Ranieri, showing resilience and improvement in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Genoa, reinvigorated by Patrick Vieira's arrival in November, are riding high after a gritty 1-0 triumph over Parma.
With both sides surging under new leadership, expect a hard-fought battle where every point counts!
Claudio Ranieri’s Roma have shown flashes of promise under their new boss, but consistency remains elusive. A thrilling 2-2 draw with Bologna last weekend highlighted both their potential and their flaws, as Artem Dovbyk rescued a point with a dramatic 95th-minute penalty.
The blossoming partnership between Paulo Dybala and Dovbyk has become a shining light for the Giallorossi, steadily growing into one of Serie A’s most exciting duos. However, Roma’s preparations are hampered by injuries to key players, with Bryan Cristante and Samuel Dahl ruled out for the clash. Can Ranieri’s men rise to the occasion against a gritty Genoa side?
ROMA predicted lineup vs GENOA: Svilar (GK); Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Pellegrini, Tasende; Dybala, Dovbyk.
Since Patrick Vieira’s arrival during the November international break, Genoa have undergone a remarkable transformation, climbing steadily into mid-table and becoming one of Serie A’s tougher teams to crack. Their latest triumph, a gritty 1-0 victory over Parma, extended their impressive run to just one defeat in eight matches under Vieira’s leadership.
However, Genoa’s resurgence has come despite significant challenges in attack. The sales of Albert Gudmundsson and Mateo Retegui, coupled with a string of injuries, have left their forward options thin. Ruslan Malinovskyi, Caleb Ekuban, and Vitinha remain sidelined, while midfield anchor Milan Badelj is also out with a thigh issue. Can Genoa’s depth and determination see them through another test?
GENOA predicted lineup vs ROMA: Leali (GK); De Winter, Bani, Johan Vasquez, Caricol; Bohinen; Miretti, Frendrup, Thorsby, Zanoli; Pinamonti.
Roma may have clawed their way into the top half of the Serie A table, but they’re set to face a stern examination under the Friday night lights. Their reverse fixture against Genoa back on September 15 ended in a hard-fought 1-1 stalemate, and the visitors arrive in the capital riding a wave of momentum. The Greyhounds are in the midst of a stunning run, losing just once in their last 10 matches. With their newfound resilience and knack for posing tough questions to their opponents, Genoa won’t back down from this challenge.
Prediction: Draw.
