Genoa vs Udinese prediction, preview, team news and more

Genoa face off against Udinese at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Saturday night in Serie A action.

Eleventh-placed Genoa are five points ahead of their 13th-placed visitors. However, the Friulani are only seven points clear of Torino in the relegation zone, and the side from Turin have two games in hand.

Genoa suffered only their third loss in Serie A since Davide Ballardini took over in December, going down 0-1 to Roma last week.

Earlier, the Grifone saw their six-match unbeaten run come to an end against Inter, losing 3-0. They followed that with a 1-1 draw against Sampdoria in midweek action, before the loss at the Olimpico.

.@ASRomaEN 🆚 @GenoaCFC #SerieATIM Matchday 2️⃣6️⃣Final Result: 1️⃣ - 0️⃣Roma gets the win at the Olimpico Stadium thanks to the header by #Mancini!#WeAreCalcio pic.twitter.com/0TIxmnCV9z
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) March 9, 2021

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Meanwhile, Udinese beat Fiorentina 1-0 a fortnight ago and looked set to shock AC Milan before a late Franck Kessie penalty made it 1-1 in midweek action.

The Friuli returned to winning ways last week though, racking up an impressive 2-0 win over Sassuolo. Fernando Llorente grabbed his first goal for the club in that victory.

.@Udinese_1896 🆚 @SassuoloUS #SerieATIM Matchday 2️⃣6️⃣Final Result: 2️⃣ - 0️⃣Udinese gets a home win: rewatch the full match's recap!#WeAreCalcio pic.twitter.com/vQ2xH4kAtc
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) March 8, 2021

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Genoa vs Udinese Head-to-Head

Udinese have dominated this fixture in recent memory, with six wins and three draws in their last 10 games.

Genoa's sole victory came in the 2015-16 season, a 2-1 win at home, following which the Fruili grabbed two wins in four games at the Luigi Ferraris.

The two teams last met in November, with Udinese picking up a controversial 1-0 win at the Dacia Arena.

Genoa form guide in Serie A: L-D-L-D-D

Udinese form guide in Serie A: W-D-W-D-L

Genoa vs Udinese Team News

Genoa

Sessione pomeridiana sui campi del #CentroSignorini. #GenoaUdinese pic.twitter.com/WO7BbS70oe
— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) March 10, 2021

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Davide Ballardini will be without Mattia Destro and Andrea Masiello for this game. The pair were suspended after accumulating five yellow cards. Goalkeeper Mattia Perin is back, according to local reports. However, Federico Marchetti was an able replacement in goal against Roma last week.

Luca Pellegrini is out with a long-term injury, while defender Davide Biraschi has returned to training. Goran Pandev is facing a late fitness test for this game, although reports claim he will be fit to start.

Injured: Luca Pellegrini

Doubtful: Goran Pandev, Mattia Perin

Suspended: Mattia Destro, Andrea Masiello

Udinese

𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 👊Allenamento pomeridiano al Centro Sportivo Bruseschi.⚪️⚫️ #ForzaUdinese #AlèUdin pic.twitter.com/aYIpzzDNxG
— Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) March 10, 2021

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Luca Gotti is facing a lengthy injury list ahead of this game. Defenders Samir and Thomas Ouwejan joined Ignacio Pussetto and Mato Jajalo on the sidelines.

Gerard Deulofeu is a doubt for this game, with fellow forwards Stefano Okaka and Fernando Forestieri making their recoveries.

Kevin Bonifazi limped off in the win over Sassuolo but should be fit for this game as Luca Gotti is likely to stick to his winning combination.

Injured: Ignacio Pussetto, Mato Jajalo, Samir, Thomas Ouwejan

Doubtful: Gerard Deulofeu

Suspended: None

Genoa vs Udinese Predicted XI

Genoa Predicted XI (3-5-2): Mattia Perin (GK); Domenico Criscito, Ivan Radovanovic, Edoardo Goldaniga; Paolo Gighlione, Kevin Strootman, Milan Badelj, Miha Zajc, Davide Zappacosta; Eldor Shomurodov, Gianluca Scamacca

Udinese Predicted XI (3-5-2): Juan Musso (GK); Kevin Bonifazi, Bram Nuytinck, Rodrigo Becao; Nahuel Molina, Walace, Tolgay Arslan, Rodrigo De Paul, Jens Stryger Larsen; Roberto Pereyra, Fernando Llorente