Genoa – Juventus : Preview & Prediction
The stakes are high for 19th-placed Genoa, who must win against a demobilised Juventus in order to keep their hopes of staying in the Italian top flight alive. Blessin’s side are only three points behind Cagliari, in 17th place and the first non-relegated side, but must win against an Old Lady who have qualified for next season’s UEFA Champions League and have nothing left to play for in the last three league games. The Genoa club, who narrowly lost to Sampdoria (1-0) last time out, are showing a solidity at Luigi Ferraris, where they have only lost to Lazio (1-4) in their last seven games. Genoa held Atalanta Bergamo (0-0) and Inter Milan (0-0) at home and are dreaming of catching a third big team. Juve, who were held 1-1 at home by Bologna on 16 April, have won their last three matches against Fiorentina (2-0) in the Italian Cup semi-final second leg, at Sassuolo (2-1) and against Venice (2-1) last weekend. The Old Lady, who won the first leg 2-0, could stumble at Luigi Ferrari in a game that has nothing at stake for them and is crucial to Genoa’s survival in Serie A.
Juventus have qualified for the Champions League and will finish this season on a high.
Genoa, in 19th place, 3 points behind the first non-relegated team, are still in the race for survival. The home side can’t afford to lose.
Juve have lost three of their last seven visits to Luigi Ferraris.
Genoa have lost just 1 of their last 7 visits.
Genoa won Cagliari (1-0) in their last home game.
Juventus will have their minds on their Italian Cup final while Genoa need to pick up points in their ‘keep alive’ mission. Juve coach Allegri will be looking to trim his squad in order to preserve his first-choice players for the cup tie against Inter Milan on 11 May.
Genoa – Juventus : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
