Genoa CFC vs Hellas Verona FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Genoa CFC vs Hellas Verona FC — Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- Genoa CFC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Hellas Verona FC 38 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Referee Daniele Doveri
- Referee Mauro Galetto
- Referee Ciro Carbone
- Referee Vittorio Di Gioia
- Referee Francesco Cosso
14 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 4.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Hellas Verona FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Sep | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | ACF Fiorentina | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Cagliari Calcio | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Aug | SSC Napoli | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Genoa CFC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Sep | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Sep | AS Roma | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Sep | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Aug | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Aug | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Genoa CFC | Hellas Verona FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #19 |
| 41 | Points | 21 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 10 / 11 / 17 | W / D / L | 3 / 12 / 23 |
| 41 | Scored | 25 |
| 51 | Conceded | 61 |
| -10 | GD | -36 |
| 1.08 | PPG | 0.55 |
| 26% | Win % | 8% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Genoa CFC are 16th (41 pts). Hellas Verona FC are 19th (21 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Genoa CFC are looking to make home advantage count against Hellas Verona FC.
- 5' Nicolo Casale has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 8' What composure from Giovanni Simeone! The Argentina international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 13' With 1 assists to his name this season, Gianluca Caprari is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hellas Verona FC.
- 18' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lorenzo Montipo suffering a number of foals already.
- 23' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 23 minutes.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 33' It’s high time Igor Tudor made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mohamed Salim Fares made 236 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Goran Pandev. He replaces Andrea Cambiaso on 46 minute.
- 48' The referee shows Genoa CFC player a Yellow card on 48.
- 49' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Antonin Barak makes it 0-2.
- 49' The referee has no hesitation. Nikola Maksimovic is booked for Genoa CFC — Yellow card on 49.
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Valon Behrami on 54 minutes.
- 54' The whistle greets Nikola Maksimovic as he departs to be replaced by Mattia Bani.
- 55' Goran Pandev was booked on 55.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Koray Gunter.
- 58' The Genoa CFC bench stirs into life. Yayah Kallon is withdrawn and Caleb Ekuban gets his opportunity.
- 62' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ivan Ilic.
- 64' It is a substitution in Genoa CFC team. Davide Biraschi is replaced by Paolo Ghiglione on 64 minute.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Nikola Kalinic. He replaces Giovanni Simeone on 66 minute.
- 71' Milan Badelj has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 31 cards already picked up this season.
- 74' Giangiacomo Magnani gets the nod from Hellas Verona FC. He replaces Davide Faraoni and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Domenico Criscito does the damage! The net is bulging and Genoa CFC surge ahead!
- 77' What a moment for Domenico Criscito! That strike on 77 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' Genoa CFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mattia Destro on 80.
- 83' It is a substitution in Hellas Verona FC team. Kevin Lasagna is replaced by Gianluca Caprari on 83 minute.
- 85' GOAL! Mattia Destro scores on 85. Assisted by Goran Pandev
- 90' Genoa CFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
52
Nikola Maksimovic ↓ Mattia Bani 54'
- 23
- 57
- 47
- 93
- 14
- 4
- 10
- 65
-
50
Andrea Cambiaso ↓ Goran Pandev 46'
-
91
Yayah Kallon ↓ Caleb Ekuban 58'
Bench
- 94
-
19
Goran Pandev ↑ 46'
-
11
Valon Behrami ↑ 46'
-
13
Mattia Bani ↑ 54'
- 1
- 2
-
18
Paolo Ghiglione ↑ 64'
-
20
Caleb Ekuban ↑ 58'
- 33
- 3
- 15
- 24
Coach
Davide Ballardini
Hellas Verona FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
61
Adrien Tameze ↓ Daniel Bessa 66'
- 27
- 5
- 99
- 96
-
8
Darko Lazovic ↓ Bosko Sutalo 46'
- 21
- 7
- 11
- 14
- 16
Bench
- 15
-
9
Nikola Kalinic ↑ 66'
- 32
- 17
-
10
Gianluca Caprari ↑ 83'
-
23
Giangiacomo Magnani ↑ 74'
-
24
Daniel Bessa ↑ 66'
- 78
-
31
Bosko Sutalo ↑ 46'
- 1
- 22
- 18
Coach
Igor Tudor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antonio Sanabria | 3 |
| Giovanni Simeone | 3 |
| Domenico Criscito | 2 |
| Mattia Destro | 2 |
| Nikola Kalinic | 1 |
| Valerio Verre | 1 |
| Antonin Barak | 1 |
| Mattia Zaccagni | 1 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Hellas Verona FC Form
2021-09-25
Genoa CFC
3–3
Hellas Verona FC
D
2021-09-22
US Salernitana 1919
2–2
Hellas Verona FC
D
2021-09-19
Hellas Verona FC
3–2
AS Roma
W
2021-09-13
Bologna FC 1909
1–0
Hellas Verona FC
L
2021-08-27
Hellas Verona FC
1–3
FC Internazionale Milano
L
2021-08-21
Hellas Verona FC
2–3
US Sassuolo Calcio
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.83
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Hellas Verona FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
73%
Draw or Hellas Verona FC
53%
Genoa CFC or Hellas Verona FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hellas Verona FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | Hellas Verona FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Hellas Verona FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

