Genoa Form
Daniele De Rossi's side have produced impressive results in their recent matches. The Genoese outfit have won two in a row, beating Verona 2:0 away and Roma 2:1 at home. Overall, Genoa CFC have won four of their last five home matches, playing attacking football and scoring regularly. The club sit 13th in the Serie A standings on 33 points, with a nine-point cushion above the relegation zone.
- Genoa CFC have avoided defeat in four of their last five league games (three wins, one draw).
- At home, the team have scored at least once in nine of their last 10 Serie A matches.
- The Genoese outfit have won five of their last six home matches for shots on target.
Potential Genoa CFC Lineup (3-5-2)*
Justin Bijlow – Johan Vasquez, Leo Ostigard, Alessandro Marcandalli – Stefano Sabelli, Ruslan Malinovskyi, Morten Frendrup, Mikael Ellertsson, Junior Messias – Caleb Ekuban, Lorenzo Colombo
Midfielder Jean Onana is injured.
Udinese Calcio Form
Udinese Calcio, by contrast, are going through a tough spell. The team have lost four of their last six matches, managing just one win, against Fiorentina. In the previous round, Udinese Calcio lost 1:0 to Juventus, facing 22 shots and 3.33 xG – they were fortunate to escape with only a narrow defeat. The club are currently 11th in the Serie A table with 36 points after 29 matches. It is also worth noting that the team have failed to win their last three away games.
- Udinese Calcio have lost 12 of their last 15 away Serie A matches on total shots.
- The club have conceded in seven consecutive away league games.
- On the road, the team have scored in six of their previous eight matches in this competition.
Potential Udinese Calcio Lineup (4-4-2)*
Maduka Okoye – Kingsley Ehizibue, Christian Kabasele, Thomas Kristensen, Hassane Kamara – Oier Zarraga, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Arthur Atta, Jesper Karlstrom – Nicolo Zaniolo, Keinan Davis.
On the injury list for the team are Nicolo Bertola, Jordan Zemura (thigh injury, expected to return at the end of March) and Alessandro Zanoli.
Who Will Referee the Match
Giuseppe Collu (Italy)
Matches – 11 (Serie A, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second cautions) – 45;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 45%.
