Stadio Luigi Ferraris sets the stage for an intriguing Serie A showdown this Saturday, 5 Sept, with kickoff set for 4:45 am AEST. Genoa are desperate to jump-start their campaign after a rough opening fortnight, while visiting Como head into the clash brimming with confidence following an unbeaten start.
The numbers say these two sides are heading in completely different directions early in the season, making this early-morning fixture a cracking contest to break down.
Who Takes the Points in Genoa?
Genoa sit 16th on the Serie A ladder with a 0-0-2 record and zero points. The biggest stat that jumps off the page is their attack: Genoa have failed to score across two matches, conceding three goals in the process. Coming off a 1-0 loss to Lazio on 31 Aug and a 2-0 loss to Napoli at home in their season opener, the hosts are struggling to generate forward momentum.
Como, on the other hand, sit 7th with four points (1-1-0). They are coming off a standout 2-1 away victory against Napoli on 31 Aug, which followed a solid 1-1 draw on the road against Udinese. Finding the net three times while giving up just two goals, the visitors get a big tick for match sharpness and defensive balance.
When locking in your serie a predictions, the current form gives Como a clear upper hand. On the match-winner board, Como are rated a 1.75 chance to secure the away win, while Genoa are 4.75 and the draw is priced at 3.40. Given Genoa's goal-scoring drought, Como rates a real chance to claim all three points on the road.
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Head-to-head context
Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.