Genoa vs. Fiorentina: Match Preview

Serie A Matchday 23: Genoa host Fiorentina with both teams in desperate need of points

Italian Serie A is back in action with a Matchday 23 fixture between Genoa and Fiorentina. Both teams are in the bottom half of the table and will be looking to secure a much-needed victory.

Genoa: Struggling for form, in need of a win

Genoa is currently 19th in the Serie A standings with just 17 points from 22 matches. They have only won four matches all season and have lost their last three games in a row.

Their poor form has seen them drop into the relegation zone, and they will need to start picking up points soon if they want to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.

Fiorentina: Inconsistent performances, aiming for a top-half finish

Fiorentina is 12th in the Serie A standings with 28 points from 22 matches. They have been inconsistent all season, winning five of their last ten games.

While they are unlikely to challenge for a European place, they will be aiming for a top-half finish. However, they will need to start showing more consistency if they want to achieve their goal.

Head-to-head record

Genoa and Fiorentina have met 169 times in all competitions, with Fiorentina winning 73 times, Genoa winning 50 times, and 46 draws.

In the last five meetings between the two sides, Fiorentina has won three times, and Genoa has won twice.

Key players

Genoa's key players include Domenico Criscito, Mattia Destro, and Goran Pandev.

Fiorentina's key players include Dusan Vlahovic, Nicolas Gonzalez, and Sofyan Amrabat.

Prediction

This is a difficult match to predict, as both teams are struggling for form.

However, Fiorentina has a slightly better record in recent meetings between the two sides, and they will be confident of getting a result.