Genoa vs Sassuolo Calcio Prediction: Lineup, ODDs & H2H

Serie A action heats up on Sunday, May 12th, 2024 (13:00 UTC) as relegation-threatened Genoa vs Sassuolo Calcio at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa. Here’s a breakdown:

Match Details: Genoa CFC vs US Sassuolo Calcio

• Competition: Serie A (Italy)
• Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2024
• Time: 13:00 UTC (convert to your local time if needed)
• Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa, Italy
• Teams:
  • Genoa CFC (Home): Currently 18th in Serie A
  • US Sassuolo Calcio (Away): Currently 11th in Serie A

Lineups (Probable):

• Genoa CFC:
  • Goalkeeper: Adrian Semper
  • Defenders: Johan Vásquez, Martin Cáceres, Mattia Bani, Domenico Criscito (c)
  • Midfielders: Milan Badelj, Stefano Sturaro, Kelvin Yeboah
  • Attackers: Mattia Destro, Caleb Ekuban, Emmanuel Gyasi
• US Sassuolo Calcio:
  • Goalkeeper: Andrea Consigli
  • Defenders: Marlon, Gian Marco Ferrari, Rogério, Jeremie Boga
  • Midfielders: Davide Frattesi, Maxime Lopez, Pedro Obiang
  • Attackers: Domenico Berardi, Armand Laurienté, Giacomo Raspadori

Odds (as of May 5, 2024):

• Genoa Win: +200 (or 2.00 in decimal odds)
• Draw: +300 (or 3.00)
• Sassuolo Win: -130 (or 1.30)
• Total Goals Over 2.5: -110 (or 1.10)
• Both Teams to Score (Yes): +140 (or 1.40)

Head-to-Head (H2H):

• Last season (2022/23 – assuming this is the relevant season):
  • Genoa drew 1-1 at home.
  • Sassuolo won 2-1 at home.
• Overall (last 10 meetings):
  • Genoa wins: 3
  • Draws: 3
  • Sassuolo wins: 4
  • Most common score: 1-1 (achieved 3 times)

Prediction:

Despite Sassuolo’s current higher position in the table, this match is expected to be a close encounter. Genoa’s fight for survival will be a significant factor, making them a dangerous opponent at home.

Here are two possible scenarios:

• Genoa win 1-0: A determined Genoa defense holds firm, with a single goal proving enough to secure a crucial victory.
• Draw 1-1: Both teams create chances but fail to capitalize on all opportunities, resulting in a point shared.