The exciting match will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on Friday 19 January when AS Roma host Genoa in the Serie A continuation this season. The two teams, currently in the middle of the table, are only separated by one point. Roma are in 10th position with 24 points, while Genoa follows in 11th place with 23 points. With that distance, this match is an opportunity for both teams to improve their position in the standings.
AS Roma has shown improved performance since Claudio Ranieri took over the coaching position. This experienced coach managed to bring stability to a team that had previously struggled to find consistency. In the last five matches, the Giallorossi were unbeaten, recording two wins and three draws.
Their last match against Bologna was a testament to Roma's persistence. After winning through Alexis Saelemaekers' goal, they were 2-1 behind before finally equalizing with Artem Dovbyk's penalty in stoppage time. This result made Roma end the game with a score of 2-2 and extend their unbeaten record.
Previously, Roma also won in Derby della Capitale against Lazio. This victory is an important moment for Ranieri and her team, showing that they still have competitiveness in Serie A. With a hectic schedule, including two important games in the Europa League and the Coppa Italia quarter-finals against AC Milan, a win over Genoa will give a highly needed injection of confidence.
Genoa also enjoyed a revival under their new manager, Patrick Vieira. After a difficult start to the season, Vieira managed to get Grifone out of the relegation zone and is now 11th in the standings. In the last 10 matches in Serie A, Genoa suffered only one defeat, recording six clean sheets in the process.
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The 1-0 win over Parma in the last match was an important milestone. It was Genoa's first home win of the season after previously recording six draws and four defeats at the Luigi Ferraris Stadio. Morten Frendrup's only goal confirmed three important points for Vieira's side.
Now, Genoa came to Rome in hopes of extending their unbeaten record in away matches to six matches. The last time they lost in an away match was against Lazio last October. With more solid performance, Genoa has the opportunity to put up a fierce fight against the hosts.
AS Roma coach Claudio Ranieri has almost all of his squad available for this match, except for Bryan Cristante who is still sidelined with an ankle injury. With a complete squad, Ranieri will most likely retain the same formation and lineup as against Bologna and Lazio.
Artem Dovbyk and Paulo Dybala will be the front line. Dybala, who will celebrate his 100th appearance with Roma, is in his best form. In the last four matches in Serie A, he was directly involved in four goals (two goals and two assists).
On the other hand, Patrick Vieira had to face the absence of several key players. Captain Milan Badelj was confirmed absent due to the hamstring injury he suffered against Parma. In addition, Vitinha, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Caleb Ekuban, Ruslan Malinovskyi, and Honest Ahanor also cannot be played. However, there is good news about the possible return of Junior Messias after a long absence.
Andrea Pinamonti will again spearhead Genoa's attack. This experienced forward will be backed by Morten Frendrup, who scored the winning goal against Parma, and several other talented young players.
With an unbeaten record in the last five games, Roma have better momentum than Genoa. Support from supporters at the Stadio Olimpico will also be an important factor for the Giallorossi. However, Genoa has shown that they are a difficult team to beat, especially in away matches.
Roma are predicted to dominate possession and create opportunities through a combination of Dybala and Dovbyk up front. On the other hand, Genoa will most likely play more defensively while relying on a quick counter-attack through Pinamonti and Frendrup.
Although Genoa has a solid defense, it is difficult for them to withstand Roma's pressure for the full 90 minutes. With Dybala in her best form and Pellegrini's creativity in midfield, Roma has enough quality to score goals and secure victory.
AS Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini,xino, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Pellegrini, Angelino; Dybala, Dovbyk
Genoa (4-1-4-1): Leali; De Winter, Bani, Vasquez, Martin; Kasa; Zanoli, Frendrup, Thorsby, Miretti; Pinamonti
Score Prediction: AS Roma 2-1 Genoa.
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