GENOA, ITALY – April 4, 2025
Genoa and Udinese go toe-to-toe on Friday night at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, both teams hunting for a crucial win to secure a brighter end to their Serie A season. The match kicks off at 7:45 PM local time, as Genoa trails Udinese by five points in the standings, and both sides seek redemption after disappointing defeats last week.
Genoa struggled in their last match against Juventus, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat despite dominating possession. Head coach Alberto Gilardino’s squad currently sits in 12th place, comfortably above relegation but far from European qualification. However, they have exhibited formidable home form in 2025, winning four out of five games at Marassi. If they clinch victory against Udinese, they could inch closer to the top half of the table.
“We need to capitalize on our home advantage,” said Gilardino. “Winning this game is vital for our aspirations moving forward.” Genoa’s attack, led by Andrea Pinamonti, seeks to break a streak of stagnant scoring, having tallied just 19 goals from an open-play expected goals (xG) of 23.21 this season.
Meanwhile, Udinese finds themselves in uncertainty after their latest loss to Inter Milan, marking the third time they fell to the Nerazzurri this season. Despite showing promise in their previous matches, their recent form has seen them suffer two consecutive defeats, leaving head coach Andrea Sottil eager for a turnaround.
<p“After a tough run, we must rediscover our fighting spirit,” Sottil said. “Genoa is a challenging side, but we can’t afford to dwell on our losses.” His squad aims to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and is still eyeing a top-half finish for the first time since 2014/15.
In injury news, Genoa welcomes back left-back Andrea Cambiaso from suspension, while their key forward, Patrick Cutrone, is also expected to play despite being off form lately. On the other hand, Udinese will be without veteran striker Beto and have to cope with the absence of influential defender Adam Masina.
The head-to-head encounters paint a picture of parity between both clubs; their last ten meetings result in two wins for each team and six draws, emphasizing the tight nature of their rivalry. Fans can expect a gritty contest as both sides attempt to snatch vital points.
Kickoff is slated for 7:45 PM UK time, and with both teams having much at stake, spectators anticipate an entertaining clash at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, where every goal will count.
