Preview: Genoa vs Fiorentina - Prediction and Team News
Match Overview
Genoa and Fiorentina are separated by two points and two places in the Serie A table ahead of Sunday’s fixture at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. This clash is shaping up as a crucial relegation battle in gameweek 11.
Managerial Changes
The Ligurian club parted ways with Patrick Vieira last week and appointed 2006 World Cup champion Daniele De Rossi as head coach. Meanwhile, Fiorentina are expected to have Paolo Vanoli on the sidelines after Stefano Pioli’s dismissal earlier in the week.
Recent Performance
Genoa earned a much-needed 2-1 away win over Sassuolo in gameweek 10, with Leo Ostigard scoring a late winning goal. It marked the team’s first Serie A victory of the season, moving them from the bottom of the table up to 18th place. Fiorentina, on the other hand, slipped further down the standings.
Statistical Notes
The two goals scored in the Sassuolo game ended Genoa’s streak of nine league matches without scoring at least twice. They now total six goals this season—one more than Parma—but have conceded 14, a figure higher than all but four sides: Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Torino, and Udinese.
“Leo Ostigard’s late strike delivered Genoa’s first league success of the campaign.”
Author’s Summary
Genoa’s change in management and their first victory could rekindle hope, but defensive issues and Fiorentina’s need to recover make this matchup unpredictable.
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