Friday’s Serie A clash at Stadio Luigi Ferraris pits two mid-table sides against each other, as Genoa host Udinese in what should be a closely contested fixture. With both teams looking to finish the season on a strong note, the setup and recent trends suggest that there is potential for both to find the back of the net.
Genoa vs Udinese Clash in Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris – Key Stats, Betting Predictions.
Genoa’s Form & Home Advantage
Genoa enter this match after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Juventus, but their recent home form has been strong and is a key reason why they remain comfortably mid-table. The Grifone are unbeaten in their last five home games (W4, D1), all of which came against sides currently in the bottom five. While Udinese sit higher in the standings, Genoa’s confidence at Marassi makes them a credible attacking threat.
Notably, Genoa have scored 13 of their 17 home league goals this season in the second half, showing their ability to grow into games and apply pressure late. They’ve also averaged 2.60 points per home game in 2025, the fourth-best in Serie A during that period.
Andrea Pinamonti, who has four career goals against Udinese (including one in the reverse fixture), will be key to their attacking hopes, and both Fabio Miretti and Ruslan Malinovskyi are likely to be fit, further boosting creativity in midfield.
Udinese’s Away Form & Threats
Udinese may have lost to Inter last weekend, but they did manage to score at San Siro—through a moment of brilliance from Oumar Solet—demonstrating that they can cause problems for stronger teams on the road. Prior to that, they had gone six matches unbeaten, and have been fairly effective against teams below them in the standings.
In fact, nine of their 11 league wins this season have come against clubs currently in the bottom nine, and Genoa fall into that category. The Bianconeri have also found the net in six of their last eight away games, showing consistency when it comes to scoring on the road.
Lorenzo Lucca continues to lead the line and remains the team’s top scorer. Even with Florian Thauvin still a doubt, Udinese’s dynamic midfield and set-piece strength give them the tools to create chances.
Head-to-Head & Goal Trends
The reverse fixture in December ended 2-0 to Genoa, but historically this has been a fairly balanced matchup. While Genoa have kept four clean sheets in the last five H2Hs, Udinese will be keen to break that trend, especially after back-to-back defeats and needing to stop a potential slide.
Genoa’s tendency to score late at home and Udinese’s habit of netting on the road suggest that both teams are capable of finding the net over the course of 90 minutes.
Genoa have scored in four of their last five home matches.
Udinese have scored in five of their last seven away games.
Both teams have scored in five of Udinese’s last eight Serie A fixtures.
Genoa vs Udinese Clash – Key Players to Watch
Genoa: Andrea Pinamonti – With four goals against Udinese, including one in December, he’s always a threat in this fixture.
Udinese: Oumar Solet – Scored a stunning solo goal last week and offers an attacking threat from deep, particularly late in matches.
Genoa vs Udinese Clash Final Verdict
While Genoa have shown defensive solidity at home, Udinese’s attacking style and desperation to end a two-match losing streak make them likely to push for goals. At the same time, Genoa’s record at Marassi, bolstered by the return of several creative players, suggests they will certainly have opportunities to score. Given the balance of form, motivation, and attacking quality on both sides, this match leans towards both teams finding the net at least once. So our prediction is Both Teams to Score.
