The battle to avoid relegation could never be real as for side Genoa as they head into the final match for the 2019-20 season. The side will play host to side Verona at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The match schedules for Sunday with kickoff at 9:45 pm.
Genoa is currently above the dotted line, with only one point separating them from the relegated Lecce side. Therefore, a loss at home this weekend for Genoa might see the side slid into the bottom three sides in the Serie A.
The home side has not played out Italy’s top flight since their 200-07 campaign. The side is currently 17th on the table and play the fear of dropping into the Serie B for the next season. The side will be keeping an eye on how Lecce will fair on against Parma on the finale day.
Hellas Verona has had a breakthrough season, managing to climb to 9th on the table with 51 points. The side can climb up to 8th in case they can pull off a win this Sunday. However, the side is ending the season with only one win in their last five matches.
Genoa has the fourth-worst home record in the Serie A this season. Verona is also struggling with their away from managing to win three of their 18 games in the league. The side has eight defeats in their away travels.
Genoa vs. Hellas Verona Head to Head
Both sides have 12 games against each other, with Genoa taking home six wins against the three wins by Verona. Here is a look at their previous encounters in the game:
Home
Sassuolo 5-0 Genoa
Genoa 0-3 Inter
Sampdoria 1-2 Genoa
Genoa 2-1 Lecce
Torino 3-1 Genoa
Away
Verona 3-0 SPAL
Verona 1-5 Lazio
Torino 1-1 Verona
Verona 1-1 Atalanta
Roma 2-1 Verona
Genoa Team News
Ivan Radovanovic sets to miss out on the clash with an injury. Other possible missing figures ahead of the clash includes Antonio Sanabria, Francesco Cassata, and Stefano Sturaro. Following their 5-0 loss to Sassuolo, we expect Nicola to make significant changes to the side.
Hellas Verona Team News
Marash Kumbulla picked up an arm injury and set to miss out on the final day clash. Other doubts ahead of the match include Goran Pandev and Andrea Pinamonti. After netting a brace in their last outing, we expect Samuel Di Carmine to feature in the attack line.
Prediction and Odds
Genoa will be looking to secure a win to stay on Italy’s top flight but suffer a poor home record form.
Draw
Both Teams to Score
Goals Under 2.5