Serie A Round 9 brings a classic Italian clash as Genoa host Juventus on Thursday, 29 October at 6:45 am AEDT. The numbers jump off the page early in this campaign — Juventus arrive in 4th spot with a spotless defensive record, while 16th-placed Genoa are still searching for their first point and first goal.

If you are hunting for updated serie a predictions, this matchup gives us plenty of clear form trends to sink our teeth into before kickoff.

Who Will Win?

Juventus head into this away fixture on the back of consecutive victories, sitting 4th on the table with six points from two matches. Their last start produced a clean 2–0 win over Parma at home, following a hard-fought 1–0 away win against Frosinone. With three goals scored and zero conceded across two starts, Juve's defensive unit gives them a big tick.

Genoa have endured a tough opening stretch, sitting 16th without a point after two matches. They are coming off a 0–1 away loss to Lazio, which followed a 0–2 defeat at home against Napoli. Across both outings, Genoa have conceded three goals and are yet to score.

In head-to-head markets, Juventus are favourites at 1.65, though their price has 1.62→1.65 (drifted). Genoa are paying 4.9 for the home win after their price 5.25→4.9 (firmed), while the draw sits at 3.6.

Win/Draw/Win
Odds correct as at . Odds can change.
Big tickOur tip: Juventus. Juventus enter undefeated with zero goals conceded in two starts, while Genoa have lost both matches without scoring.

Tipped at $1.65 · . Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.

0Season avg goals for1.5
1.5Season avg goals against0
0%Season win rate100%
0Last 2 avg goals for1.5
0%Last-five win rate100%

Handicap & Line Play

The line for this contest is set with Genoa receiving a 1-goal start (+1) at 2.25, where their line price has 2.3→2.25 (firmed). Meanwhile, Juventus are set at -1 at 2.95 after their line price 2.85→2.95 (drifted).

Looking at margins, Genoa lost by 2 goals against Napoli (0–2) and 1 goal against Lazio (0–1). Juventus registered a 1-goal victory over Frosinone (1–0) before winning by 2 goals against Parma (2–0). Given Juve's back-to-back clean sheets and Genoa's scoring drought, backing Juventus -1 rates a real chance.

Line
Odds correct as at . Odds can change.
Solid tickOur tip: Juventus -1. Juve secured a two-goal victory in their most recent start against Parma, whereas Genoa failed to hit the score sheet in both outings.

Tipped at $2.95 · . Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Line cover (form)

Cover rate applies this match's live spread to recent completed scores — not a season ATS record.

Genoa+1last 2

Cover rate0%0/1
Avg margin (-1.5)avg -1.5vs -1
-5.55.5

Juventus-1last 2

Cover rate100%1/1
0%Cover % (form)100%

Total Goals Analysis

The total goals line is set at 2.5 goals, with the Under priced at 1.75 and the Over sitting at 2.0.

The stats feed makes a strong case for a low-scoring contest. Genoa have zero goals scored and three conceded across two matches, averaging 1.5 total goals per fixture. Juventus have scored three and conceded zero, also averaging 1.5 total goals per match. Neither club has been involved in a fixture that topped two goals this season, giving the Under a big tick.

Total Goals (+/- 2.5)
Odds correct as at . Odds can change.
Big tickOur tip: Under 2.5. Neither team has featured in a match exceeding two total goals this season, with Juventus conceding zero goals so far.

Tipped at $1.75 · . Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Total goals

Combined score from recent completed games · marker shows live line 2.5.

Genoa games (n=2)avg 1.5vs 2.5
06.5
Juventus games (n=2)avg 1.5vs 2.5
06.5

Hit rate vs 2.5

Genoan=2
Over 0%Under 100%
Juventusn=2
Over 0%Under 100%
0Avg goals for (form)1.5

Same Game Multi Options

For multi bettors, a few popular Same Game Multi combinations are on the board. Juventus to win, Over 4.5 Juventus corners & Weston McKennie to score anytime is available at 6.75. If you prefer higher odds, Junior Messias to score anytime & Genoa to win is listed at 9.5, while Nick Woltemade to score anytime & draw sits at 10.0.