Serie A Preview: Genoa Faces Tough Test with Injured Squad, Fiorentina Struggles with Tiring Schedule

At 1:30 AM on November 1, the Italian Serie A will see a clash in the 10th round, with Genoa hosting Fiorentina at their home ground.

Genoa has had a poor start to the season, managing only one win, three draws, and five losses in their first nine matches, accumulating just six points and placing them at the bottom of the league table. While it’s early in the season to talk about relegation, this start is far from satisfactory for the fans. Last season, despite finishing 11th, the team did not face any relegation worries. The expectation was for a higher target this season, but their performance so far has been unexpected.

In their five home games this season, Genoa has recorded three draws and two losses, placing them at the bottom of the home performance table. They are yet to secure a home victory and are desperate for a win. However, they have scored only five goals while conceding ten, making it difficult for them to compete against a team like Fiorentina.

After an away win against Monza in the second round, Genoa has struggled to secure another victory. They have faced several strong teams in recent rounds, and their schedule will be relatively easier after this match. Therefore, the team needs to ensure the health of their squad and aim to accumulate as many points as possible in the upcoming matches. Currently, Genoa is dealing with numerous injuries, with Banig, De Winde, Gollini, Vitinha, Ekuaban, and Malinovskiy all unavailable, which further complicates their situation.

Fiorentina, on the other hand, has had a strong start to the season with four wins, four draws, and one loss, currently sitting in fifth place with 16 points. Last season, they finished eighth and secured a spot in the Europa Conference League. This season, they have higher aspirations, especially given the reduction in European spots available in Serie A. To continue participating in European competitions next season, Fiorentina must achieve a better ranking.

In their four away games this season, Fiorentina’s performance has been less impressive compared to their home form, with one win, two draws, and one loss, placing them eighth in away performance. They suffered their only defeat of the season in an away game, although their offensive and defensive performances have been solid, scoring nine goals and conceding only four. It can be said that a bit of bad luck has prevented them from achieving better results away from home.

The team’s European commitments have made their schedule extremely tight, and this is their third game in six days and fourth in ten days. This is a significant test of the team’s physical condition, especially since three out of these four games have been away matches. The travel fatigue is bound to affect the team’s performance. Additionally, the absence of midfield key player Gudmundsson could impact their attacking capabilities.

In the last ten encounters between the two teams, Fiorentina has dominated with three wins, six draws, and one loss. Historically, the two teams have had similar records, but Fiorentina has shown a clear advantage since last season. Despite the significant disparity in strength this season, Fiorentina’s challenging schedule and the disadvantage of playing away might add some uncertainty to the match.

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