Genoa take on the visitors Monza in the round 22 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, January 27th at Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Genoa).
Genoa improves after a coaching change. The Griffins suffered relegation from Serie A, not without some "help" from Andriy Shevchenko. Fortunately, another former striker, Alberto Gilardino, with almost no prior coaching experience, not only brought the ambitious club back from Serie B but also guided them to an impressive 11th-place finish with 49 points in the 2023/2024 season. However, the summer departures, led by Mateo Retegui, hit the team hard, exposing Gilardino’s inexperience. Patrick Vieira replaced him and drastically turned things around. Since November, Genoa has lost only to Napoli, a title contender, in their last 10 matches. Their only other recent defeat came last week against Roma in the capital. With Vieira’s leadership, Genoa has shown resilience, and their strong home form makes them a tough opponent for struggling sides.
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Monza remain Silvio Berlusconi’s final footballing project. Before his passing, Berlusconi witnessed Monza's Serie A debut, where coach Raffaele Palladino excelled in his first managerial role, securing comfortable mid-table finishes. In 2023/2024, Monza collected 45 points and finished just behind Genoa. However, Palladino departed for Fiorentina in the summer, and his replacement turned out to be a major misstep. Alessandro Nesta managed just one win and 10 points in half a season. His successor, Salvatore Bocchetti, initially faced a series of defeats. Monza's only notable win under him came against Fiorentina, a team in crisis. However, Bologna exposed Monza’s weaknesses with a commanding 3-1 victory, highlighting how difficult it will be for the club to climb out of the relegation zone. With each passing matchday, Monza’s chances of survival dwindle, and their struggles on the road add to their woes.
Monza enjoyed three consecutive wins in this fixture, but in August, they narrowly lost at home to Genoa. Genoa has significantly less pressure in terms of league standings, but a home defeat to a relegation-threatened side would be unacceptable. Expect Patrick Vieira's men to secure the win.
Prediction for the match: Genoa to win.
