Genoa Vs Venezia

Genoa are set to take on Venezia at the Luigi Ferraris in gameweek 25 of Serie A, with both teams having very different objectives heading into Monday's crucial encounter. The Rossoblu, aiming to extend their excellent home form under Patrick Vieira, seek a third consecutive league win at their home ground without conceding—a feat they have not achieved since 2010. Meanwhile, Venezia, five points adrift from safety, desperately need points to ease their relegation fears and will take solace in their historical dominance over Genoa, having remained unbeaten in their last four Serie A meetings.

When Vieira took over as Genoa head coach in November 2024, the team had endured a seven-game winless streak at home in the league, though they had only lost three of those matches. Despite initial struggles under the Frenchman, including draws against Cagliari and Torino and a narrow loss to Napoli, Genoa have managed to turn things around. The team's resurgence has been marked by successive victories against Parma (1-0) and Torino (2-0), with both wins achieved without conceding a goal.

Another victory at home on Monday would mark a significant milestone for the club, as they aim to record three consecutive home wins in Serie A for the first time since the latter stages of last season, when they secured back-to-back victories over Cagliari (3-0), Sassuolo (2-1), and Bologna (2-0).

Although Genoa currently sit in 12th place, a win could see them climb to 11th, provided they capitalize on Torino's recent 3-2 defeat to Bologna. While breaking into the top half of the table is not immediately possible, Vieira's side have a golden opportunity to strengthen their position and continue their steady rise under his leadership.

However, Genoa will have to overcome a frustrating historical record against Venezia. The Ligurian side have not beaten their Venetian opponents in the league since September 1962, when they triumphed 2-0. Since then, the two clubs have met four times in the top flight, with three games ending in stalemates and Venezia claiming victory in the most recent encounter in September. That 2-0 win was inspired by goals from Gianluca Busio and Joel Pohjanpalo, extending Venezia's 63-year unbeaten run against Genoa in Serie A.

Venezia, managed by Eusebio Di Francesco, currently find themselves in deep trouble near the foot of the table. Sitting in 19th place, five points away from safety, the Lagunari are fighting to avoid relegation. Their chances of achieving a league double over Genoa for the first time in history remain slim, given their abysmal away form this season.

In 12 away matches during the 2024-25 campaign, Venezia have picked up just four points, suffering eight defeats in the process. Their defensive frailties on the road have been a major concern, with the team conceding 24 goals away from home—more than any other Serie A side. On the attacking front, they have only managed 10 goals in those 12 matches, a tally that is better than just two teams in the league, Lecce and Como, who have each scored nine.

As a result, Venezia approach their visit to Genoa with trepidation, knowing that another defeat could push them closer to an immediate return to Serie B. Their reliance on away goalscorers such as Pohjanpalo and Busio will be crucial if they are to secure a positive result. However, their porous defense could struggle against a Genoa side that has found a rhythm at home and will be keen to continue their recent dominance at the Luigi Ferraris.

With both teams highly motivated for different reasons, Monday's clash promises to be a high-stakes battle between a Genoa side looking to extend their home winning streak and a Venezia outfit desperate to secure precious points in their relegation fight. Vieira's influence has given Genoa renewed confidence, and if they can break their long-standing winless streak against Venezia, it will further underline their progress under the French coach. Conversely, a surprise Venezia victory would not only keep their survival hopes alive but also reinforce their remarkable Serie A record against Genoa, extending a historical advantage that has lasted for over six decades.