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Serie A: Genoa vs Roma
Kickoff
Time: 2023-09-29 02:45 (HKT)
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REUTERS/JENNIFER LORENZINI
Last season,
Genoa achieved a commendable second-place finish in Serie B, earning their
promotion back to Serie A. While they have maintained most of their original
line-up, Genoa have also made several reinforcements during the summer transfer
window. However, compared to other Serie A clubs, their overall strength
remains somewhat limited. In the latest league match, Genoa suffered a 0-1
defeat to Lecce on the road. This loss marked their third consecutive win-less
match, indicating a sluggish form. Genoa’s tactical approach primarily revolves
around defensive counterattacks, focusing on utilising the wings. Their
offensive strategy can be considered somewhat predictable and lacking variety,
while their forward line lacks sufficient firepower. To improve their
performance, Genoa will need more players to step up and provide support in the
attacking phase.
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REUTERS/STRINGER
Roma have
experienced a notable resurgence lately. In their most recent league match,
they secured a 1-1 draw away against Turin. They have achieved two victories
and one draw in their last three games, maintaining an unbeaten record and
displaying relatively good form. This season, Roma have predominantly utilised
a 3-4-2-1 formation. The attacking trio of Romelu Lukaku, Paulo Dybala, and
Stephan El Shaarawy has significantly bolstered their offensive prowess,
resulting in 12 goals scored in the first five league rounds. However, there
have been concerns regarding Roma’s defensive performance, as it has shown a
decline compared to previous seasons. Manager Jose Mourinho will need to focus
on finding the right balance between the offensive capabilities and defensive
solidity.
Taking into
account the overall strength of both teams, it is evident that Roma hold a
clear advantage over Genoa. They boast a formidable line-up, featuring several
world-class players. While Genoa have made some signings during the transfer
window, they still lag behind Roma in terms of squad quality. Furthermore, Roma
have experienced a noticeable upward trend recently, displaying notable
improvements. On the other hand, Genoa have been struggling with a sluggish run
of results. Considering these factors, it is clear that Roma are more reliable
compared to Genoa.
Genoa’s Last
5 Games: LDLWL
23-09-23
Lecce 1-0 Genoa
23-09-17
Genoa 2-2 Napoli
23-09-04
Torino 1-0 Genoa
23-08-28
Lazio 0-1 Genoa
23-08-20
Genoa 1-4 Fiorentina
Roma’s Last
5 Games: DWWLL
23-09-25
Torino 1-1 Roma
23-09-22 FC
Sheriff 1-2 Roma
23-09-18
Roma 7-0 Empoli
23-09-02
Roma 1-2 AC Milan
23-08-27
Verona 2-1 Roma
Head To Head
Record:
23-01-13
Roma 1-0 Genoa
22-02-05
Roma 0-0 Genoa
21-11-22
Genoa 0-2 Roma
21-03-07
Roma 1-0 Genoa
20-11-08
Genoa 1-3 Roma
Prediction: Roma to win