Genoa-Juventus is a match valid for the 16th day of Serie A and is played on Friday at 8:45 p.m.: likely formations, predictions, TV, streaming.
Juventus’ “feline” move ended up paying dividends even in the big match against Napoli, which was forced a week ago to surrender to the now infamous “short snout” rule. Mazzarri’s Azzurri, like so many other teams that make possession their hallmark, crashed into Massimiliano Allegri’s “bunker”.
The Bianconeri once again confirmed their solidity – clean sheets are no longer counted – and struck at the right time with a header from defender Gatti, on his second consecutive heavy (and decisive) goal after the one with Monza seven days earlier. If the offense struggles, in short, the defense takes care of it. The fact is that since the derby with Torino last October 7, Juventus has always won, with the exception of the direct clash with Inter that ended in a draw (1-1). The result of this very long positive streak – Juve has not known defeat since September – is that the Bianconeri manage to prevent an amazing Inter from going on the run, staying on the heels of the Nerazzurri (-2). And while waiting for Inzaghi’s team to take the field on Sunday with Lazio, the Lady can temporarily return to the top of the standings should they win at Marassi against Genoa. Moment of stagnation for the Rossoblù, who after a positive start are trudging along, coming dangerously close to the relegation zone. In Monza, on the last day, Alberto Gilardino’s men suffered yet another away defeat (1-0) and now have only three points ahead of the third-last place.
Genoa-Juventus: latest lineup news
In defense Gilardino rejoins Bani, who will be deployed between Dragusin – who grew up in the Bianconeri youth teams – and Vasquez. Malinovskyi also returns from disqualification: the former Atalanta man will go for the midfield inside role in the 3-5-2. In attack again, the Gudmundsson-Retegui pair, which remained dry in Monza.
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Juventus’ infirmary has almost emptied: only De Sciglio and Weah remain unavailable. Rugani and Alex Sandro will go on the bench, direction given to the re-established Locatelli and on the flanks wide to former Cambiaso and Kostic. Doubts in attack, but both Vlahovic and Chiesa should start from 1′.
The Prediction
Genoa at home is an opponent not to be underestimated: at Marassi, Gilardino’s Rossoblù have lost only two matches (Fiorentina and Milan) and the last defeat was in October. It could paradoxically be a more treacherous match for a Juventus team that struggles to produce play, against another very defensively organized team. We do not expect a frothy match, with the Bianconeri likely to prevail with only one goal to spare: the number of total goals will be less than three.
The probable lineups of Genoa-Juventus
GENOA (3-5-2): Martinez; Dragusin, Bani, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Badelj, Malinovskyi, Haps; Messias, Gudmundsson.
JUVENTUS (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Chiesa.
