Genoa vs Cagliari Prediction & Betting Tips (24 November)

11th in Serie A last year, Genoa showed great promise which was just waiting to be confirmed this season. Unfortunately, the start of the championship is not at all in line with expectations. Andrea Pinamonti's teammates are in 17th place in the standings, a small point ahead of the first relegated team. After a bad series of 8 matches without success, 2 draws and 6 defeats, they performed better during the last two days with a victory acquired at Parma 0-1 and a share of points preserved against Como 1-1 . Despite this slight uptick in form, coach Alberto Gilardino was dismissed during the break, replaced by Patrick Vieira.

Expected in the fight not to go down this season, Cagliari is currently 16th in Serie A and has the same number points than his opponent of the day. After going 3 games without a setback, the Sardinians fell back into their bad habits by losing against Udinese 2-0 , Bologna 0-2 and Lazio 2-1. On the other hand, they showed a reaction just before the international break. In front of their fans, Cagliari managed to hold off AC Milan 3-3 .

Not spared from injuries since the start of the season, Genoa is still very weakened this weekend. We find in the infirmary the number 1 goalkeeper Gollini, the important defender De Winter, the former Marseillais Malinovsky and Vitinha, the usual substitutes Norton-Cuffy and Ankeye as well as the attackers Junior Messias and Ekuban. On the attacking front, Pinamonti (4 goals in SA) should take his place. Having recently arrived at the club, Balotelli came into play during the last two days.

The Cagliari coach can count on his entire squad since the holders Yerry Mina (defender) and Adopo (midfielder) are back from suspension. Full-back and captain Zappa stood out on the final day with a double while winger Zortea also scored. Mute during the last 6 days, Piccoli (2 goals in SA) remains the preferred option to start up front.