Genoa CFC vs Udinese Calcio, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Genoa CFC vs Udinese Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- Genoa CFC 11 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Udinese Calcio 11 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Assistant 1 Dario Cecconi
- Assistant 2 Vito Mastrodonato
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Udinese Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Juventus FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Mar | US Lecce | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Cagliari Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Empoli FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Genoa CFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | Hellas Verona FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | SS Lazio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | US Lecce | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Genoa CFC | Udinese Calcio | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #20 |
| 13 | Points | 5 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 1 / 6 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 8 |
| 11 | Scored | 12 |
| 16 | Conceded | 25 |
| -5 | GD | -13 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 0.45 |
| 36% | Win % | 9% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season
Genoa CFC this season
10%
Clean Sheets
Udinese Calcio this season
Udinese Calcio this season
Genoa CFC are 13th (13 pts). Udinese Calcio are 20th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Genoa CFC
0-15
4/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Udinese Calcio
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/7
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Genoa CFC
| Milutin Osmajic | 4 G | 1 A |
Udinese Calcio
| Jurgen Ekkelenkamp | 3 G | 1 A |
| Hassane Kamara | 2 G | 2 A |
| Jakub Piotrowski | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Genoa CFC gets underway.
- 5' Genoa CFC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Udinese Calcio's 4-4-2 shape.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Genoa CFC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Udinese Calcio's compact 4-4-2.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' France international Arthur Atta has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Genoa CFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 26' Genoa CFC receives a card for a hard tackle on 26.
- 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Genoa CFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' 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 Kingsley Ehizibue suffering a number of foals already.
- 41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 46' Maduka Okoye has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 48' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Morten Thorsby on 48 minutes.
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' Jean Onana is replacing Patrizio Masini for the Genoa CFC side.
- 56' That is a card for Udinese Calcio. Lorenzo Lucca will be fuming at that decision.
- 58' It’s a booking for Udinese Calcio player. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp gets a card.
- 61' A change in the Udinese Calcio ranks — Jurgen Ekkelenkamp exits the field as Martin Payero enters on 61.
- 66' Jaka Bijol has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 407 appearances.
- 69' Caleb Ekuban has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ruslan Malinovskiy on 69 minute.
- 70' The Udinese Calcio manager makes a substitution. Oier Zarraga departs to be replaced by Rui Modesto.
- 75' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' Alessandro Zanoli doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 79' Thomas Kristensen is replacing Kingsley Ehizibue for the Udinese Calcio side.
- 80' Udinese Calcio make a change. Iker Bravo trudges off to be replaced by Simone Pafundi on 80 minutes.
- 83' Morten Thorsby makes way for Lior Kasa at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Genoa CFC.
- 84' It is a substitution in Genoa CFC team. Alessandro Zanoli is replaced by Junior Messias on 84 minute.
- 89' Genoa CFC have won 279 goals from 429 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- With this win, Genoa CFC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↓ Lior Kasa 83'
- 3
- 20
- 19
- 32
-
22
Johan Vasquez ↓ Alan Matturro 83'
- 4
- 59
- 17
-
73
Patrizio Masini ↓ Jean Onana 55'
Bench
- 47
-
18
Caleb Ekuban ↑ 69'
- 31
-
5
Jean Onana ↑ 55'
-
10
Junior Messias ↑ 84'
- 23
- 15
- 9
-
33
Alan Matturro ↑ 83'
- 39
-
53
Lior Kasa ↑ 83'
- 21
- 76
- 34
Coach
Patrick Vieira
Udinese Calcio Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 17
- 32
- 19
- 28
- 11
- 29
- 25
- 40
-
6
Oier Zarraga ↓ Rui Modesto 70'
-
21
Iker Bravo ↓ Simone Pafundi 80'
-
14
Arthur Atta ↓ Sandi Lovric 69'
Bench
- 27
- 93
-
5
Martin Payero ↑ 61'
-
8
Sandi Lovric ↑ 69'
-
31
Thomas Kristensen ↑ 79'
- 66
- 30
-
20
Simone Pafundi ↑ 80'
-
77
Rui Modesto ↑ 70'
- 99
- 16
Coach
Kosta Runjaić
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rodrigo de Paul | 4 |
| Kevin Lasagna | 3 |
| Goran Pandev | 3 |
| Albert Gudmundsson | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Mattia Bani | 1 |
| Romulo | 1 |
| Mateo Retegui | 1 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.51
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Udinese Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Genoa CFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
82%
Draw or Udinese Calcio
45%
Genoa CFC or Udinese Calcio
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
12.4%
2 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | Udinese Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 25% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Udinese Calcio keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

