With plenty to play for over the coming weeks, the outcome of these Genoa v Torino predictions could have huge implications on the Serie A relegation battle. A home win in Friday night’s fixture at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris could spark a survival push for the Grifone.
Genoa vs. Torino odds
1 – Under 2.5 goals – 4/6
2 – Genoa to score under 1.5 goals – 4/11
3 – Draw at full time – 23/10
4 – Both teams to score – 10/11
5 – 1-1 draw – 11/2
Genoa find themselves heading into this crunch game on the back of an incredible run of seven consecutive draws in Serie A action since January. Alexander Blessin’s side have struggled to turn some of those battling performances into wins during the last two months, and the likelihood of them continuing this streak of bizarre draws is very strong.
This prediction is also backed up by visitors Torino’s own domestic form, with four draws in their last seven league games. However, in contrast to their hosts, the away side look to have already done enough to secure top-flight safety.
As the run of draws suggests, Genoa have also struggled for goals in recent weeks, with three 0-0 stalemates in a row ahead of this tie. The Grifone have scored just three goals in 10 Serie A outings in total in 2022.
Torino’s record in front of goal is slightly better, with five goals in their last seven games, but they have averaged less than a goal per game in four away matches in 2022. Both sides simply cannot get out of the habit of drawing games during the second half of the season and the chances of yet another point apiece at full time looks a decent bet.
Despite a lack of goals, Genoa simply must find a way of converting chances if they want to stand any chance of mounting a survival fight in the coming weeks. With an average of 3.5 shots on target at home in 2022, they at least have some hope of finding the back of the net on Friday night.
While a break from their drawing run looks to be a stretch for Genoa, a 1-1 stalemate is probably the best they can hope for, and it keeps their top-flight dream alive for another week, with Torino aiming to solidify their own spot in mid-table security.
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Genoa vs. Torino last five matches
Genoa last five matches
Torino last five matches
Genoa top goalscorers
| Player | Goal |
|---|---|
| 10 | |
| 2 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 |
Torino top goalscorers
| Player | Goal |
|---|---|
| 7 | |
| 7 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 |
Genoa vs. Torino line-ups
Genoa (4-5-1): Sirigu; Frendrup, Maksimovic, Ostigard, Vasquez; Melegoni, Galdames, Amiri, Badelj, Portanova; Yeboah.
Torino (3-4-3): Berisha; Djidji, Bremer, Buongiorno; Singo, Lukic, Mandragora, Vojvoda; Pobega, Bellotti, Brekalo.
Genoa team news
Blessin is still without a string of injured first team stars ahead of this game, with key pair Caleb Ekuban and Andrea Cambiaso both out of action until at least the start of April. However, Domenico Criscito could be back in time for next weekend’s trip to Verona.
Torino team news
Torino head coach Ivan Juric has hinted Mohamed Fares is still another few weeks away from a comeback following a serious knee injury, but Serbian international goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic could be in line for a recall to the matchday squad at Genoa.