Genoa vs Venezia Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Genoa vs Venezia Game Preview

Genoa host Venezia at Luigi Ferraris on Sunday in a Serie A matchup between two clubs scrapping at the wrong end of the standings, and neither can afford another empty afternoon.

Genoa sit 17th in the standings and badly need a lift. Daniele De Rossi's side face the bottom club at home, exactly the kind of game they cannot afford to drop.

Venezia prop up the standings, but the mood has shifted since Davide Nicola took over. They finally have a Serie A win this season, and Akor Adams and John Yeboah carry the threat.

Head-to-head, Genoa lead the previous meetings four wins to two, with no ties. They have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home games against Venezia in all competitions.

Genoa vs Venezia Recent Results

Genoa have failed to win 11 of their last 12 Serie A games. The latest setback was a 2-0 defeat at Roma, and finishing remains the core problem. This group wins games through set-piece defense, ball-winning and aggression, with Morten Frendrup the fixture in midfield that holds it together.

Venezia arrive on the back of a lift under new boss Davide Nicola, beating Napoli 1-0 days after he took charge for their first Serie A win of the season. Akor Adams scored the winner and leads the line, while Kike Pérez is the steady presence in a midfield built to spring counterattacks.

Genoa vs Venezia Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Genoa: Lorenzo Colombo (Injured/out), Joi Nuredini (Injured/out), Lorenzo Venturino (Injured/out), Alex Amorim (Doubtful), Kingsley Ehizibue (Doubtful)

Venezia: Bartol Franjić (Injured/out), Gianluca Busio (Injured/out), Andrea Adorante (Injured/out), Armel Bella-Kotchap (Injured/out), Thierry Correia (Doubtful)

Genoa

The Genoa vs Venezia lineups start with Daniele De Rossi's 3-5-2, with Justin Bijlow in goal behind a back three anchored by Leo Østigård and Johan Vásquez. Milutin Osmajić and Vítinha form the probable strike partnership, while Lorenzo Colombo, Joi Nuredini and Lorenzo Venturino are out injured.

Venezia

Davide Nicola mirrors the hosts with a 3-5-2, with Filip Stanković in goal and Juan Jesus in the back three. Akor Adams and John Yeboah lead the line, but Armel Bella-Kotchap and Gianluca Busio headline a four-man injury list, and Thierry Correia is doubtful.

Genoa vs Venezia Predicted Lineup

Genoa

Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Justin Bijlow; Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Østigård, Johan Vásquez; Mikael Ellertsson, Hamed Traorè, Morten Frendrup, Tommaso Baldanzi, Stephan El Shaarawy; Milutin Osmajić, Vítinha

Venezia

Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Filip Stanković; Juan Jesus, Matías Moreno, Redouane Halhal; Antoine Hainaut, Toma Bašić, Simon Sohm, Kike Pérez, Ridgeciano Haps; John Yeboah, Akor Adams

Genoa vs Venezia Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 28+ shots taken in 5 of Venezia's last 5 games in Serie A.
• There have been 12+ shots on target in 4 of Venezia's last 5 games in Serie A.
• Johan Vásquez has been carded in 3 of his last 3 appearances in Serie A.
• Junior Messias has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances in Serie A.

Genoa vs Venezia Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Genoa vs Venezia prediction is a Genoa win, but not a clean one. The hosts are the moneyline favorite at +125 (Polymarket), and that edge makes sense. Home field, a sturdy set-piece defense and Venezia's habit of fouling in dangerous areas tilt this toward De Rossi's side, though the visitors' counterattack gives them enough punch to get on the scoresheet in a messy, open game.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market for Genoa v Venezia. In the Total Goals Over/Under market, this tops our Genoa vs Venezia best picks. The projection lands at 3.16 total goals, comfortably above the line, and the price undersells it. Both teams struggle to defend counters and wide attacks, which is a recipe for a game that opens up.

Both teams to score – Yes in the Both Teams To Score market for Genoa v Venezia. In the Both Teams To Score market, Yes pairs neatly with the over. The projection puts both teams scoring at a 62.7% probability, better than the price implies, and Venezia's counterattacking strength against a shaky Genoa back line points to goals at both ends.

Genoa vs Venezia Same Game Parlay

Our Genoa vs Venezia same game parlay picks combine a Johan Vásquez card, two Akor Adams shot props and a Genoa team cards line in one four-leg ticket.

Johan Vásquez to be shown a card: the Genoa defender has picked up a card in each of his three Serie A outings so far, and he plays in a very aggressive side.

Akor Adams Over 3.5 shots: the Venezia forward has gotten four or more shots away in all four of his Serie A appearances, and he is the focal point of every counter.

Akor Adams Over 0.5 shots on target: six of his past seven outings in Serie A have brought at least one shot on target, and he scored the winner against Napoli.

Over 1.5 Total Home Team Cards: Genoa have cleared this line in 7 of their last 7 outings, no surprise for a side built on aggression and ball-winning.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Genoa vs Venezia Talking Points

The big subplot is Davide Nicola's return to the club he coached during the 2019-20 Serie A season, now tasked with dragging Venezia off the bottom. Daniele De Rossi has preached defensive compactness and warned about Venezia's speed in transition, and he is right to worry: counterattacks are the visitors' biggest weapon, and defending them is a clear Genoa weakness. Expect a physical edge too, with Juan Jesus picking up a card against Genoa in two of his last three appearances in Serie A.

Genoa vs Venezia Predictions FAQs

When is the Genoa vs Venezia Italian Serie A game?

The Serie A 2026/2027 game is on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT.

Where is Genoa vs Venezia being played?

The game is being played at Luigi Ferraris.

What formation are Genoa and Venezia expected to use?

Both teams are listed with a probable 3-5-2 formation in the probable lineups.

Which players are ruled out for Genoa?

Lorenzo Colombo, Joi Nuredini and Lorenzo Venturino are listed as injured, while Alex Amorim and Kingsley Ehizibue are listed as doubtful.

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