A pivotal Serie A confrontation is on the horizon as Empoli prepares to host Genoa this Saturday the 3rd of February at 14:00 GMT.
Factbox:
Who: Empoli vs Genoa
What: Serie A
Where: Stadio Carlo Castellani
When: Saturday the 3rd of February at 14:00 GMT
Current League Standings
After 21 rounds, Empoli finds themselves in the relegation zone in the 19th spot with 16 points, having won only 4 matches, drawn 4, and suffered 13 losses. Empoli has managed to score 14 goals but conceded a worrying 35.
On the flip side, Genoa sits comfortably in the 11th position with 25 points. They’ve won 6 matches, drawn 7 and lost 8, scoring 22 goals and conceding 25.
Form Guide
Empoli’s recent form has been a cause for concern with only one win, one draw and three losses in their last five matches. However, they managed to secure a 3-0 victory against Monza in their last match.
Genoa, in contrast, has been unbeaten in the last five matches, with two wins and three draws. Their last match saw them edge past Salernitana with a 2-1 victory.
Home and Away Form
Empoli’s home form mirrors their overall form, with one win, one draw and three losses in their last five home matches. They did, however, emerge victorious in their last home match against Monza.
Genoa’s away form has been decent with two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five away matches. Their last away match ended in a draw against Salernitana.
Head to Head Record
The past five encounters between these two teams have been tightly contested, with three matches ending in a draw and neither team managing to secure a win. Their last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw.
Injuries, Suspensions and Bans
Empoli
Gabriele Guarino (Muscle injury), Tyronne Ebuehi (Muscle injury), Giuseppe Pezzella (Back injury), Simone Bastoni (Thigh injury), Matteo Cancellieri (Suspension)
Genoa
Caleb Ekuban (Muscle injury), Morten Thorsby (Muscle injury)
Expected Lineups
Empoli – 4-5-1:
Etrit Berisha, Ardian Ismajli, Liberato Cacace, Sebastian Walukiewicz, Sebastiano Luperto, Alberto Grassi, Jacopo Fazzini, Răzvan Marin, Tommaso Baldanzi, Youssef Maleh, Nicolò Cambiaghi
Genoa – 3-5-2:
Josep Martínez, Johan Vásquez, Radu Drăgușin, Stefano Sabelli, Berkan Kutlu, Kevin Strootman, Milan Badelj, Morten Frendrup, Ruslan Malinovskiy, Albert Gudmundsson, Mateo Retegui
With both teams striving for crucial points, this encounter promises to be an engaging and important match for Serie A fans. With Empoli seeking to climb out of the drop zone and Genoa aiming to consolidate their mid-table position, there’s all to play for this Saturday.
