Genoa take on the visitors Venezia in the round 25 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, February 17th at Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Genoa).
Genoa stabilized their game after a managerial change. The Griffins lost their place in Serie A after a change in ownership. Fortunately, despite having no prior coaching experience, Alberto Gilardino managed not only to bring them back to the top flight immediately but also to secure a solid mid-table position. However, several standout players departed, and Gilardino struggled to adapt. Thankfully, Patrick Vieira arrived in Genoa and managed to steady the ship, picking up points and even securing victories. Yes, they recently lost away to Roma and Fiorentina, but they won at home against Parma and Monza. They also earned a 1-1 draw with Torino in the last round. Vieira’s tactical adjustments have made Genoa a much tougher opponent at home, where they remain unbeaten in their last five league matches.
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Venezia earned promotion back to Serie A last season but did so through the playoffs rather than automatic promotion. Adding to their struggles, the architect of their success, Paolo Vanoli, opted for a more ambitious role at Torino. His replacement, Eusebio Di Francesco, has failed to deliver anything remarkable, as the newly promoted side remains in the relegation zone with few wins. However, they have at least started picking up draws in recent matches, finishing 1-1 in consecutive games against Empoli, Parma, and Verona in 2025. In the last round, they faced Roma but couldn’t find a response after conceding a goal. Their lack of attacking firepower remains a major issue, as Venezia has failed to score more than once in a match since December.
Venezia won twice in the late '90s, but since then, Genoa has gone unbeaten in 13 straight meetings. However, Venezia won 2-0 at home in their most recent encounter in September. This one looks straightforward. The stronger and more experienced team is playing at home—expect a Genoa victory.
Prediction for the match: Genoa to win.
