Genoa – Juventus: Preview
We provide predictions for the Genoa vs. Juventus fixture in the ninth round of Serie A 2026/27.
"Genoa", struggling in attack, will host "Juventus". Luciano Spalletti’s side is the favourite, but hampered by numerous injuries in the first team.
Key points
Genoa
1. "Genoa" is not impressive, but the second league win is more important
The Gennovese secured their second win of the season, which is the main highlight at the moment. The "Red‑blues" played a very tough home game against "Venezia" (1:0), where pain outweighed skill, despite the beautiful goal by Mikhail Ellerston. Daniel De Rossi accepts the situation and tries to support his players, but at the same time "Genoa" simply lacks quality backing and the healthy arrogance that made many elite clubs suffer last season. Therefore, the team risks sinking seriously into a survival battle if they do not progress.
2. Daniel De Rossi will make changes in every line, except the goalkeeping position
The match against "Venezia" ended in a win, but that does not mean the team will repeat it. Alessandro Marcandalli will likely return to the centre‑back line. Morten Frendrup and Tommaso Baldanči will update the midfield line, and Vítor Oliveira together with the team’s top scorer, Milutin Osmayich, will form the attack in a 3‑5‑2 formation. It is pleasant that Lorenzo Colombo has recovered from injury, coming on as a substitute in the match against "Venezia". Colombo is the team’s best playmaker with two goal assists.
3. "Genoa" looks toothless in attack
Normally, when visiting "Genoa" teams arrive with great anxiety. But this season, Daniel De Rossi’s side looks quite weak in attack, making it difficult to expect a surprise at "Luigi Ferraris". The owners could not create big problems for "Napoli" (0:2) and "Como" (1:4), and in total scored six league goals, the second‑to‑last indicator in Serie A at the moment. Moreover, they are fully justified by weak offensive actions. Against "Juventus", who play well defensively, DDD must devise something special.
Juventus
1. "Juventus" secured their second win of this autumn in Serie A
"Juventus" shines at the top of the table with the expected points and expected goals. However, in reality, Luciano Spalletti’s team is in seventh place in the league, eight points behind the leaders "Inter" and "Lazio". The loss of points for the "black‑and‑whites" is too much: since early September, they have only won two matches in six games. In the last round, "Juventus" struggled to beat "Lecce" (2:0) at home and, in some way, partially covered the embarrassing home defeat against "Lazio" (0:3). The level of stability must improve significantly to avoid falling behind the leaders in a tight schedule. After "Genoa", another home match against the elite rival: "Napoli".
2. Luciano Spalletti’s player selection is increasingly restricted
Unknown which gods the head coach of "Juventus" must pray to, but the number of injuries remains huge. Kenan Yıldız, Keferen Turam, Manuel Lokatelli, Francesco Conséus, Zeki Çelik and Nicolás González reduce Spalletti’s options to a minimum. In this context, the return of Jeremy Boga and Juan Caballero is a blessing from the heavens. In the game against "Genoa", Spalletti will rotate the lineup, likely dropping Lloyd Kelly, Edon Zegrov, Jeremy Boga and Papa Sarra, to have as many fresh players as possible for the match against "Napoli", unless another crisis occurs.
3. "Genoa" is practically a client of "Juventus"
There was a period when "Juventus" suffered meetings with "Genoa" (two draws and one loss), but recently the Torinese have confirmed their status as favourites. Four consecutive wins with a goal difference of 7:0 speak volumes. In last season, "Juventus" also beat "Genoa" away, with Patrik Veiyra as captain, with a score of 1:0, and in Turin a win for the "black‑and‑whites" occurred in the clash between Luciano Spalletti and Daniel De Rossi. "Juventus" does not implement their offensive potential well enough, but the important thing is that the team creates moments under difficult conditions. And it is also considered one of the most stable teams in the league in terms of defence.
Estimated lineups
3-5-2
23-4-2-11
Beylo 22, Vasquez 5, Estigor 27, Marcandalli 92, El‑Sharavi 25, Traore 32, Frendrup 8, Baldanči 77, Ellerston 18, Osmayich 9, Oliveira 25, Vicario 26, Lucumi 3, Bremer 6, Kelly 15, Kaluly 29, Sarra 8, Kompeners 20, Cambyazo 11, Zegrov 13, Boga 9, Kolomani 11
Trend betting
"Juventus" beat "Genoa" and did not concede in four consecutive matches. "Juventus" will win and not concede — at 2.60.
Five of the last six games of "Genoa" against "Juventus" ended with a total below. TM 2.5 at 1.74.
Prediction
Genoa vs Juventus 28.10.2026 23:45
"Genoa" beat "Venezia" at home, achieving their second league win. But it cannot be said that Daniel De Rossi’s team is progressing. For now, the "Red‑blues" overcome difficulties through character and unrefined football. The main problem: the Gennovese do not perform well in attack, and without that it is hard to compete with elite rivals. Personal encounters with the Torinese confirm this entirely.
"Juventus" in the last round beat "Lecce" away — 2:0. This win helped Spalletti’s side climb to seventh place, but they are still far from the leaders. "Juventus" suffers a lot from the injuries of key players, but at the same time the team shows a very positive attitude in attack and especially in defence. Only it is not always achieved to realise their potential and maintain the advantage.
It is expected that this time "Juventus" will overcome and take the three points in Genoa.
Prediction: 0-1
