Genoa vs Juventus: Preview and Live Updates from Stadio Luigi Ferraris

The upcoming match between Genoa CFC and Juventus in Serie A is poised to be a challenging encounter, as both teams prepare to face off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa. The match, scheduled to kick off at 18:00 CET (16:00 GMT), will unfold without the presence of fans due to violent altercations between Genoa and Sampdoria supporters earlier in the week.

In a pre-match press conference, Juventus coach Thiago Motta disclosed his tactical approach and starting lineup for the game. According to Motta, Juventus will field a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Mattia Perin stepping in for Michele Di Gregorio in goal. Danilo is set to operate on one wing, while the 20-year-old player will feature on the opposite flank. Nicolò Fagioli and Weston McKennie are expected to form a central midfield partnership. Despite recent offensive struggles, Motta plans to persist with the same attacking lineup that played against Napoli last week.

Genoa’s coach, Alberto Gilardino, faces a setback with the injury of Ruslan Malinovskij, who is expected to be sidelined for several months. As a result, Gilardino will rely on Vitinha and Andrea Pinamonti at the forefront of Genoa’s 3-5-2 formation, as reported by Genoa CFC. The coach’s primary concern lies in his defensive setup, with Koni De Winter likely to start over Alessandro Vogliacco.

The fixture will be broadcast live across various platforms. In the United States, Paramount+ will provide coverage, while UK and Irish viewers can tune in to OneFootball and TNT Sports. In Australia and New Zealand, the match will be accessible on beIN SPORTS 1 and streaming service beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

As both sides prepare for this critical Serie A matchup, Juventus will aim to break their scoreless streak, having gone three league matches without finding the back of the net. Meanwhile, Genoa seeks redemption following a series of disappointing results that have left the team near the bottom of the table.

Despite the absence of spectators, both teams are expected to approach the match with vigor and determination, each looking to secure essential points to bolster their league standings.