Genoa – Cagliari : Preview & Prediction
Salernitana’s two wins in the last two games have pushed Genoa into last place in the Calcio. Blessin’s side have their backs to the wall and must win to stay alive and stay in contention. Genoa, after a long unbeaten run of 8 games, have just conceded 3 defeats in the last three games. The partners of Destro (9 goals) lost one after the other in Verona (1-0), against Lazio Rome (1-4) and on the ground of AC Milan (2-0) on April 15th. The red lantern has the opportunity to come back to within 3 units of its opponent, Cagliari, who is the first non-relegated of the championship. Victory at all costs for the hosts. The victory over Sassuolo (1-0) was good for Cagliari’s morale and for their accounts. Mazzarri’s charges beat Sassuolo (1-0) last time out with a Deiola goal. The three points came at a good time for Cagliari, who had lost five consecutive games to Lazio (0-3), Spezia (2-0), AC Milan (0-1), Udinese (5-1) and Juventus (1-2). Cagliari, under pressure, are at a turning point in the season after losing the first leg 2-3 thanks to a late double from Fares.
Genoa have won their last 4 meetings against Cagliari: 1-0, 1-0, 1-0 and 3-2.
The first leg was won by Genoa with a score of 3 goals to 2.
Cagliari have lost 5 of the last 6 Serie A games.
Genoa have lost 3 of the last 11 league games.
Defeat would condemn Genoa to Serie B…A win would put Genoa back in the hunt for promotion.
Genoa have no alternative but to beat Cagliari if they want to keep their hopes alive. The home side will secure the win.
Genoa – Cagliari : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
