Genoa vs. SPAL Match Analysis and Prediction

by Bryce

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Genoa, who reached the round of 16 in three consecutive seasons, will be hoping to reach that stage of the Coppa Italia again as they host SPAL at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Tuesday evening with kickoff at 7 pm.

Genoa has started Serie B well, currently sitting fifth, just one point off the top of the table. Progression in this competition will allow them to test themselves against Serie A opposition potentially, to help assess how much they have improved since last season’s disappointment.

Alexander Blessin’s side won their last four games, which included a 2-0 away victory against SPAL. This is in a fixture where Genoa had five shots on target compared to one of their opponents. Massimo Coda scored his second goal of the season, which he added to again on Saturday against Cosenza.

For three years, SPAL has played second-division football. They have not yet returned to Serie A, their best finish in the league being ninth in the first season after relegation from Italy’s top division.

The 2020-21 season provided SPAL with one of their most successful runs in the Coppa Italia since 1970, reaching the quarter-final before losing 4-0 to Juventus. This year they will be hoping to improve on last season’s showing when they were knocked out in the first round by Benevento.

Genoa vs. SPAL Match Analysis and Prediction

Both sides have seven games against each other, with the hosts taking two wins while the visitors with one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:

Home

Cosenza 1-2 Genoa
Genoa 0-0 Cagliari
SPA 0-2 Genoa
Genoa 1-0 Modena

Away

Cittadela 0-0 SPAL
Frosinone 2-0 SPAL
SPAL 0-2 Genoa
Como 3-3 SPAL

Genoa Team News

Genoa will be without Mattia Bani, who was sent off in their last league game against Cosenza. Alessandro Vogliacco or Stefan Ilsanker is likely to replace him. Genoa could make some changes to the lineup as there was only one change in the team that played on the weekend; this gives players like Kelvin Yeboah and Guven Yalcin an opportunity.

SPAL Team News

New SPAL boss Luca De Rossi could use this game to get to know his wider squad or use it as a chance to get his starters used to his system.

Prediction and Odds

Genoa, who have been playing well recently, will be confident going into their match against SPAL, who are still getting used to the ideas of their new manager.