The final fixture of Serie A’s 25th round sees Genoa take on Venezia in a crucial battle where neither side will want to drop points. Genoa remain uncomfortably close to the relegation zone, largely due to their struggling attack, which rarely creates clear-cut chances.
In 24 league matches, Genoa have scored just 22 goals—only Monza (21) and Lecce (18) have scored fewer. Under Patrick Vieira, they have become one of the least entertaining in Serie A, with only 10 games exceeding 2.5 goals (ranking 18th, level with Empoli). Their lack of attacking output was evident against Torino (1:1), managing just 0.36 xG and registering only two shots on target against another defensive-minded opponent.
It seems Venezia have also shifted focus towards results rather than playing expansive football in 2025—four of their last five matches have stayed under 2.5 goals. They remain without a single away win this season, collecting just four points on the road, the worst away record in Serie A. Advanced stats back this up—across 12 away games, Venezia have accumulated just 11.08 xG, ranking fourth-worst in the league.
Genoa lost the reverse fixture (0:2) after conceding twice in the final 30 minutes. Given both teams' inefficiency in attack, this match is likely to be another low-scoring affair.
