Genoa Vs Juventus Prediction: First Bianconeri Away Test In Serie A

Dusan Vlahovic., the front line inspiration Juventus (photo: x @ForzaJuveEN)

JAKARTA - Juventus will continue their positive start in Serie A season 2025/26 with their first away game to Stadio Luigi Ferraris to face Genoa on Sunday 31 August. The Bianconeri came with high confidence after winning in the opening week, while the hosts were still looking for the first three points after being held to a goalless draw.

Last season was full of turmoil for Juventus, but Igor Tudor's presence as coach managed to stabilize the situation. He brought the Bianconeri to finish in fourth place in Serie A and appeared until the last 16 of the Club World Cup. The start of the new season also went smoothly, with a 2-0 win over Parma thanks to goals from Jonathan David and Dusan Vlahovic.

The victory became a sweet record for Tudor, who has now lost only once in the last 10 Serie A matches. In addition, the victory over Parma is also the 150th victory in his coaching career. With this positive trend, Juve came to Genoa with confidence to continue the perfect start.

On the other hand, Genoa, who is now being handled by former Juventus midfielder Patrick Vieira, is still looking for the best rhythm. Last season they finished in the middleboard, and earlier this season opened with a 3-0 win over Vicenza in the Coppa Italia. However, in the first week of Serie A they were only able to draw 0-0 against Lecce despite having several golden opportunities.

Since returning to Serie A, Genoa has often been hot. The last four seasons have always been marked with less than optimal results in opening matches, and Vieira certainly wants to break the trend by winning the first victory in public itself before the international break.

Statistically, Juventus are far ahead in a meeting with Genoa. Of the last 10 meetings, the Bianconeri have only lost once, even last season they won 3-0 in Marossi through Vlahovic's brace. Meanwhile, in the last 12 home games, Genoa was only able to beat Juve four times.

Juventus is confirmed without Andrea Cambiaso who had to undergo a two-match ban due to a red card last week. In addition, Fabio Miretti and Juan Cabal were also sidelined due to injury. Weston McKennie is likely to be installed as an emergency full-back, while the front lines will still be filled by Jonathan David and Kenan Yildiz who have been on fire with 11 goal contributions since last March.

In the Genoa camp, Andrea Pinamonti has left, so the attack line will return to rely on Lorenzo Colombo. Valentin Carboni, Arthur Gron baek, and Nicolae Stanciu are ready to support the striker. Leo Ostigard is predicted to be fit to start, while Caleb Ekuban and Sebastian Otoa are still sidelined due to injury.

Juventus came with confidence and a good record over Genoa. Despite losing several key players, Igor Tudor's team has enough squad depth to overcome the hosts' resistance. Genoa under Vieira is indeed more solid, but losing a sharp striker like Pinamonti could make it difficult for them to penetrate Juve's strong back line.

Estimated Lineup:

Genoa (4-2-3-1): Leali; Norton-Cuffy, Ostigard, Vasquez, Martin; Frendrup, Masini; Carboni, Stanciu, Glonbak; Colombo.

Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Thuram, Locatelli, McKennie; Conceicao, Yildiz; David.

Score Prediction: Genoa 0-1 Juventus