Genoa have a brilliant head-to-head record against Bologna with 3W-3D-0L across the last six encounters. On Saturday, the Grifone will host Bologna at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
Unfortunately for Genoa, they were relegated last weekend courtesy of a 3-0 loss to Napoli. Despite the relegation, coach Alexander Blessin has down wonders with a squad low on talent.
Bologna are comfortable in 13th place in the standings. Five of the Rossoblu’s last six games finished without wins. Their last two games ended in defeat.
Earlier this season, Genoa claimed a 2-2 draw with Bologna. Not only have Genoa dominated the last six head-to-head matches with Bologna, but they outscored the Rossoblu to the tune of 10-3. The teams tallied 32 yellow cards and two red cards in the last six encounters.
Genoa took six points from the last 18 points on offer in Serie A. They were outscored 11-4 in those six matches.
Bologna, on the other hand, tallied six points as well. They too were outscored conceding 11 times and scoring nine goals.
Genoa have been excellent at home since the arrival of Blessin. The Grifone picked up 11 points from the last 18 points on offer in the division. Genoa’s last two home games finished as victories.
Bologna went winless in their last six away fixtures. They took four points from the last 18 points on the road with all four points coming courtesy of draws.
There are no fresh injuries for Bologna heading into the game. Manager Siniša Mihajlović may introduce a fringe player or two to test players for next season. Bologna are led in goals by striker Marko Arnautovic with 14 in 33 appearances this term in Serie A.
Genoa coach Blessin will be without midfielder Milan Badel, who is ruled out for the rest of the campaign. Midfielder Stefano Sturaro is a doubt due to physical discomfort. Defender Zinho Vanheusden may miss the game due to a lingering knee problem.
Mattia Destro leads Genoa in goals with nine this season. Genoa have scored the lowest total of goals in Serie A this term with 27. Bologna, on the other hand, have scored 43.
With nothing to play for on Saturday, Genoa and Bologna should finish all square for a second time this season.
Neither team scores many goals and the game should finish nil-nil at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Genoa will then begin their journey back to Serie A ahead of next season’s Serie B kick off.