Hellas Verona vs Genoa

Hellas Verona and Genoa are separated by just two places in the Serie A table as they prepare to clash at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on Sunday.

Verona enters the match on a three-game unbeaten run, a streak that has nearly secured their top-flight survival. Meanwhile, Genoa is looking to build momentum after last week’s win over Udinese—victory on Sunday would mark their first back-to-back wins of the season.

Though not entirely safe from relegation, Verona’s recent form (five points from their last three matches) has given them a seven-point cushion over 18th-placed Empoli. Sitting in 14th, the Mastiffs are enjoying their longest unbeaten run of the campaign, matching a four-game streak they last achieved in April-May 2023.

However, Verona has struggled at home this season, boasting the league’s third-worst home record (14 points), only ahead of Empoli (9) and Monza (8). To extend their unbeaten streak, they’ll need to avoid back-to-back defeats at the Bentegodi—a feat they’ve managed so far this term. A positive result on Sunday would all but confirm their Serie A status for another year.

Genoa, on the other hand, sits comfortably in mid-table, thanks to the steady progress under manager Vieira since his arrival in November 2024. With seven wins, seven draws, and five losses in his 19 league games, the Rossoblu have collected 28 points, solidifying their place in the top flight.

Sunday’s clash presents an opportunity for both sides to strengthen their positions—Verona aiming to secure survival, and Genoa looking to finish the season on a high.

With 10 points from their first 12 games, the Grifone were in 17th position when the 1998 World Cup champion took over in November, underscoring the team's progress since his arrival.

However, the 12th-place team has not yet won back-to-back Serie A games; they last won two straight in January 2024, defeating Salernitana and Lecce 2-1. They want to snap that 15-month drought against Verona.

Having won two of the past three encounters between the clubs, including the match at the Bentegodi last year, supporters have every cause to be optimistic.