Verdict: Donyell Malen over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to claim an immediate Serie A response on Sunday evening, Roma will travel to Liguria when they meet Genoa this weekend.
Genoa
Starting with the hosts, while Genoa might have claimed just a single victory from any of their previous five Serie A appearances, the Griffins will certainly be excited to make a return to Liguria this weekend. Last seen at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris storming their way to a routine 3-0 victory against Torino, Daniele De Rossi’s men will be excited by their success on home soil. Despite eventually falling to an action-packed 3-2 loss at the hands of reigning Italian champions Napoli on February 7th, Genoa have won each of their other three Serie A showdowns in front of their own supporters. Despite facing what looks set to be a stern examination on Sunday evening, De Rossi will be desperate to get one over on his former employers this weekend.
Genoa Team News
Missing out away at Inter Milan last weekend with a reported thigh issue, Genoa are once again sweating over the fitness of Brooke Norton-Cuffy here. However, aside from the former Arsenal youngster, De Rossi’s side have reported a clean bill of health.
Forced to settle for a spot on the bench at the San Siro, Ghanian international Caleb Ekuban could be handed a full recall in the final third. Notching three consecutive domestic strikes on either side of opening February, former Atalanta star Ruslan Malinovskyi will start in the middle of the park.
Roma
As for the visitors, suffering a real collapse on home soil last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a thrilling 3-3 stalemate at home against historic foes Juventus, Roma are searching for some recent stability. Despite being sat in the driving seat to book a lucrative Champions League return this season, Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have failed to register consecutive domestic victories since the start of January. Likewise, last seen away from the Stadio Olimpico playing out a rollercoaster 2-2 draw against reigning Italian champions Napoli, Sunday’s guests have won just a pair of their previous seven showdowns on the road – a run that stems back to December 11th. It should also be noted, Roma have registered just one-point from their last two Serie A trips to Liguria.
Roma Team News
Shown what was a costly first-half booking against Juventus last weekend, Brazilian defender Wesley Franca will miss out through suspension here. Dealing with yet another ankle injury, Brighton loanee Evan Ferguson remains on the sidelines and will not play any part on Sunday.
However, despite not coming off the bench last week after returning from a recent muscle issue, Argentina superstar Paulo Dybala could make a first Serie A appearance since January 25th. Already notching six goals since completing a January switch from Aston Villa, Donyell Malen will lead the line here.
Genoa vs Roma Key Factors to Consider
- When Genoa and Roma met for their reverse Serie A showdown on December 29th, Sunday’s guests stormed their way to a 3-1 victory at the Stadio Olimpico.
- However, Roma have registered just one-point from their last two trips to Liguria.
- Genoa have won three of their previous four Serie A showdowns in front of their own supporters.
- Aston Villa loanee Donyell Malen has recorded six goals in his first seven appearances across all competitions.
- Roma’s last three Serie A appearances have produced 13 goals at both ends of the pitch.
Conclusion
Landing a 3-1 victory when they welcomed Genoa to the Stadio Olimpico for their reverse Serie A battle on December 29th, Roma will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. However, struggling to find any kind of stability on their travels, the Italian giants will meet a Genoa squad who have impressed on home soil. With the Griffins winning three of their previous four Serie A showdowns in front of their own supporters, we could be treated to an enjoyable top-flight contest on Sunday evening.
Verdict: Donyell Malen over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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