Genoa vs Juventus – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Genoa and Juventus go head-to-head in Serie A on Sunday. Both sides will be looking to build on their opening round results, as the Rossoblu search for their first goal of the season while the Bianconeri aim to maintain their winning momentum.

Genoa vs Juventus – Match Preview and Team News

Genoa Team News

Genoa could be without key striker Caleb Ekuban, who remains doubtful with a muscle injury sustained a week ago. Sebastian Otoa is set to miss three-to-four weeks with a flexor injury, ruling him out of this encounter. Manager Patrick Vieira will likely turn to Vitinha, Lorenzo Colombo and Jeff Ekhator to fill the attacking void.

New signing Nicolae Stanciu has quickly impressed Vieira since joining the club, with the coach praising his quality and composure on the ball. The Romanian midfielder brings experience and creativity to the Grifone’s attacking third. Valentin Carboni, on loan from Inter, showed promise in the opening match against Lecce, forcing goalkeeper Falcone into an excellent save.

Juventus Team News

Juventus will be without Andrea Cambiaso due to suspension, while injuries continue to sideline Juan Cabal (cruciate ligament), Arkadiusz Milik (shin injury), and Fabio Miretti (thigh injury). However, the Bianconeri have received positive news with Mattia Perin returning to training.

Manager Igor Tudor has shown faith in Dusan Vlahovic despite ongoing transfer speculation. The Serbian striker opened his account for the season with a goal against Parma and remains focused on his duties despite uncertainty over his future. Teun Koopmeiners is showing signs of improvement after a difficult first season, impressing in pre-season and demonstrating better fitness and tactical awareness.

Form

Genoa: WD

Patrick Vieira’s side began the Serie A campaign with a goalless draw against Lecce at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris after winning their Coppa Italia encounter by 3-0 against LR Vicenza. While the result was underwhelming in terms of entertainment, Genoa showed defensive solidity and discipline throughout. The Grifone created better chances in the first half through Stanciu and Carboni, but failed to find the breakthrough. Vieira expressed satisfaction with his team’s spirit and organisation, noting their physical and tactical superiority compared to previous matches.

Juventus: W

Igor Tudor’s team started the season with a convincing 2-0 victory over Parma. Goals from Jonathan David and Dusan Vlahovic secured all three points for the Bianconeri, demonstrating their attacking threat. The win provided Tudor with confidence ahead of the visit to Genoa, particularly given the improved form of key players during pre-season preparation.

Predicted Lineups

Genoa: Leali; Norton-Cuffy, Marcandalli, Vasquez, Caricol; Frendrup, Masini; Carboni, Stanciu, Gronbaek; Colombo.

Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kelly, Gatti, Bremer; Kalulu, Locatelli, Thuram, Kostic; Conceicao, Yildiz; David.

How to Watch Genoa vs Juventus?

Genoa vs Juventus will be broadcast live in the UK on DAZN, which has official rights to every Serie A match in the 2025-26 season.

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