Genoa vs Atalanta

Genoa host Atalanta at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris in a Serie A clash that pits two sides under pressure from opposite ends of the table. Genoa hover just above relegation with 14 points, while Atalanta are looking to regain consistency as the season nears its midpoint.

Genoa [DDWWL] come into the match sitting 16th with 14 points, only narrowly clear of danger. Home form has been a concern—just one win from their last 11 Serie A matches at the Ferraris—yet there are signs of resilience, with the Grifone unbeaten in five of their last six league games.

Defensive issues remain prominent, with Genoa conceding at least one goal in each of their last eight Serie A outings. Yet goals have not been in short supply, with Genoa scoring two or more in four of their last six league matches, and both teams having found the net in each of their last six Serie A games.

This suggests an open style that can trouble opponents while also leaving them vulnerable, particularly against a side like Atalanta that thrives in attacking transitions.

A 3-5-2 formation with Vitinha and Lorenzo Colombo in attack is expected against La Dea.

Atalanta head into the fixture in 12th place on 19 points, a reflection of an inconsistent campaign so far. They remain tough to beat in certain matchups, but their league form has dipped, with only two wins from their last 11 Serie A games. Away from home, results have been mixed, with half of their previous six road fixtures ending in defeat, though those trips have tended to be entertaining.

Each of Atalanta's last three away games has produced over 2.5 goals, highlighting both their attacking threat and defensive fragility. That suggests the open contests expected in this clash.

Historically, this fixture strongly favours Atalanta. They are unbeaten in their last 11 Serie A meetings with Genoa and have avoided defeat in 20 of the last 23 league encounters between the sides.

Even more telling, Atalanta have won each of their last four matches against Genoa in Serie A, often doing so in high-scoring fashion. The last three league meetings between the teams have all produced over 2.5 goals.

A 3-4-1-2 formation, with last weekend’s hero Gianluca Scamacca—who bagged a brace against Cagliari—and Ademola Lookman in attack, is expected.