Match Overview
In this upcoming Serie A match, Genoa will face Empoli at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris. The match is scheduled for December 2, 2023, at 14:00 UTC. Both teams will be looking to secure a victory and improve their positions in the league table. According to the odds, Genoa is favored to win with a betting rate of 2.02.
Historical Face-Off
When analyzing the historical face-off between these two teams, we find that they have had several encounters in the past. Their most recent clash took place on June 3, 2022, in Serie A and ended in a goalless draw. Looking further back, we can see that Empoli held an advantage over Genoa when they met on May 11, 2021, with a final score of 2-2.
However, it’s worth noting that both teams have shown inconsistency in their performances throughout their previous matchups. There hasn’t been a significant trend of high-scoring matches between them recently.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Genoa has had mixed results in their recent matches across various competitions. In their last six games, they have won three matches and lost three matches without any draws. They have scored six goals while conceding seven during this period.
In terms of their performance in Serie A this season, Genoa currently sits at the fifteenth position with fourteen points from thirteen matches played. They have won four matches and drawn two but suffered seven defeats along the way. Their goal difference stands at -4 after scoring fourteen goals and conceding eighteen.
In their most recent match against Frosinone on November 26th, Genoa suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 1-2.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Empoli, on the other hand, has struggled in their recent matches, particularly when playing away from home. In their last six away games, they have won two matches, lost three matches, and drawn one match. They have scored seven goals while conceding nine.
In the Serie A standings, Empoli currently occupies the eighteenth position with ten points from thirteen matches played. They have won three matches and drawn one but suffered nine defeats so far this season. Their goal difference stands at -17 after scoring eight goals and conceding twenty-five.
In their most recent match against Sassuolo on November 26th, Empoli was involved in a high-scoring encounter that ended with a 3-4 defeat.
Key Players Spotlight
For Genoa, Albert Guðmundsson has been in fine form recently. The attacker has scored seven goals in fourteen appearances for his team this season. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Genoa’s chances of securing a victory in this match.
Empoli will rely on Francesco Caputo to provide them with attacking impetus. Caputo has already scored four goals in twelve appearances this season and will be looking to add to his tally against Genoa.
Statistical Insights
Looking at both teams’ recent results and performances, it is clear that Genoa has had better overall form compared to Empoli. While both teams have struggled defensively, Genoa’s attack seems more potent with fourteen goals scored compared to Empoli’s eight.
Genoa also holds an advantage when playing at home as they have secured three wins out of six matches played at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris this season.
Match Prediction: Genoa 2 – 1 Empoli
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form and performances across various competitions, it is predicted that Genoa will emerge as the victors in this match. Considering their home advantage and better overall form, Genoa is expected to secure a win against Empoli.
Predicted Result: Genoa 2 – 1 Empoli
