Genoa and Cagliari are set to face off in a crucial Serie A match at Stadio Ferraris on Monday. Both teams seek vital points in their fight against relegation, with only three points separating them in the standings.
Match Preview: Genoa vs Cagliari
Recently, Genoa missed an opportunity to secure victory against AC Milan. They led the match with a goal from Lorenzo Colombo, a Milan loanee, but conceded a last-minute equalizer. Genoa could only manage two points in five matches since mid-December and currently finds itself close to the relegation zone.
Genoa’s Home Struggles
- Genoa’s last 13 home matches in Serie A: 1 win, 8 losses.
- They have an unbeaten record in their last nine home games against Cagliari, with seven wins.
Conversely, Cagliari has had a challenging season, with only one win from their last ten encounters with Genoa. However, they managed to earn draws in their last three meetings, including a thrilling 3-3 match in November.
Cagliari’s Recent Form
In recent games, Cagliari showed resilience, earning 11 points from losing positions so far this season. Their latest match saw them rally from two goals down to secure a draw, showcasing their fighting spirit.
Team News and Lineups
Genoa’s coach, Daniele De Rossi, may prefer to retain the squad that narrowly lost to Milan. While Sebastian Otoa has recovered from injury, several key players remain sidelined, including Junior Messias and Albert Gronbaek.
Cagliari’s lineup is less certain as several players also deal with injuries. Semih Kilicsoy has shown potential recently, while Gennaro Borelli led the attack in their last match. Injuries have sidelined Alessandro Deiola, Andrea Belotti, and others.
Possible Starting Lineups
| Genoa | Cagliari |
|---|---|
| Leali | Caprile |
| Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vazquez | Rodriguez, Mina, Luperto |
| Norton-Cuffy, Malinovskyi, Frendrup, Thorsby, Martin | Palestra, Adopo, Prati, Mazzitelli, Obert |
| Vitinha, Colombo | Esposito, Kilicsoy |
Match Prediction
The prediction favors Genoa to win 2-1, as their recent near-miss against Milan indicates they’re primed for a victory. Nevertheless, Cagliari’s tenacity ensures that this match could see late drama.
