Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
Matchday 31 of Serie A begins with a mid-table encounter between Genoa and Udinese Calcio. With little left at stake this season, both sides will still be motivated to claim all three points for their fans.
Genoa
Genoa narrowly lost to Juventus in Turin last time out (0:1), but their display was anything but lacklustre. The squad enjoyed 51% possession and recorded nine attempts on goal — a statistic that caught many by surprise. Notably, they remain unbeaten at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in 2024, having picked up four wins and one draw at home.
Udinese
By contrast, Udinese Calcio are enduring a difficult spell. Florian Thauvin, who has contributed to 11 goals this season (8 goals, 3 assists), is sidelined with injury. He is joined on the injury list by first-choice goalkeeper Răzvan Sava, Alexis Sanchez, and Jordan Zemura — all important figures in the squad. Their absence has been telling, with the team failing to win any of their last three matches, including a disappointing defeat to bottom-placed Hellas Verona (0:1).
Genoa vs Udinese Prediction
In the reverse fixture earlier this season, Genoa claimed a 2:0 clean-sheet victory in Udine. Now, with home advantage and facing a depleted opponent, the team will look to make the most of their momentum. Given their recent form, Genoa are expected to secure all three points.
