Genoa vs Juventus Prediction & Betting Tips (28 September)

Returning to the elite last year, Genoa defied all predictions to stay away from the red zone and finish in a promising 11th place in Serie A. Alberto Gilardino's men intend to confirm this season but the start of the championship appears to be sluggish with 5 points taken in as many matches. They still started well by holding off Inter 2-2 before winning at Monza 0-1. Since then, Genoa have snatched a point against Roma after added time 1-1 and lost to Hellas Verona 0-2 and Venice last weekend 2-0. 3rd in Serie A last year despite questionable quality of play, Juventus opened a new chapter this summer with the departure of coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Now under the leadership of Thiago Motta who shone on the Bologna bench, the Old Lady hopes to once again seduce fans and fight for the Scudetto. Everything started well for the Bianconeri who easily won their first 2 matches played against Como 3-0 and Hellas Verona 0-3. Less dashing since then, they shared the points with Roma 0-0, Empoli 0-0 and Napoli last weekend 0-0. In the Champions League, Juventus started their campaign well by taking over PSV 3-1.

Seriously injured on the last day, the former Marseillais Malinovskyi will miss the next few months of competition. Genoa must also do without recruit Norton-Cuffy, important attacking midfielder Junior Messias and attackers Ekuban and Ankeye. The good news comes from the return of the excellent midfielder on loan from...Juventus Miretti. Genoa has only scored one goal in the last 3 days. During the off-season, the club lost goalkeeper Josep Martinez (Inter) and influential attackers Gudmundsson (Fiorentina) and Retegui (Atalanta).

As on the last day, Juventus deplores the withdrawals of replacement attacker Milik and the Portuguese winger who arrived at the club this summer Francisco Conceiçao. Added to this is the suspension of Paul Pogba. Struggling in the offensive area, the Old Lady has not scored in the last 3 days. Striker Vlahovic (2 goals in SA) is the target of criticism. He should still start again this weekend with support from Turkish prodigy Yildiz (2 passes in SA) and summer recruits Koopmeiners and Nico Gonzalez. Note that the Bianconeri have still not conceded a goal since the start of the championship.