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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Fri, Sep 11
Kyoto Sanga
2-3
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
98
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
0
Segawa sparks stunning ten-man Reysol comeback.
Futmetrix Verdict
23
FT
Fri, Sep 11
Sevilla
1-0
Valencia
⚡ Intensity
21
⚖️ Balance
28
🏆 Stakes
10
🎲 Upset
0
Late Iglesias strike sinks struggling Valencia.
Futmetrix Verdict
90
FT
Sat, Sep 12
Coritiba
3-3
Atletico Paranaense
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
68
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
29
Stoppage-time brace completes ten-man miracle.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
F. Bonazzoli (M. Bianchetti) 3'
38' Valentín Carboni
HT
F. Bonazzoli (J. Vandeputte) 49'
53' ↓ J. Ekhator ↑C. Ekuban
53' ↓ M. Cornet ↑Vitinha
59' Vitinha
62' Vitinha
63' ↓ A. Martin ↑M. Frendrup
63' ↓ V. Carboni ↑L. Colombo
72' Nicola Leali
↓ F. Bonazzoli ↑F. Vazquez 73'
↓ R. Floriani ↑M. Faye 77'
Tommaso Barbieri 78'
↓ M. Bianchetti ↑F. Folino 87'
↓ W. Bondo ↑J. Sarmiento 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genoa
Goalkeepers
Nicola Leali 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Brooke Norton-Cuffy 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Leo Østigård 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Johan Vásquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aarón Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Ruslan Malinovskyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrizio Masini 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
47
Passes
21
Duels
Mikael Ellertsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Carboni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Maxwel Cornet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
Forwards
Jeff Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
BENCH
Benjamin Siegrist 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Sommariva
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefano Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morten Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Albert Gronbaek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morten Frendrup
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jean Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Cuenca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Messias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caleb Ekuban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Colombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seydou Fini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
Emilio Audero 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Filippo Terracciano
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Federico Baschirotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Bianchetti 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Midfielders
Warren Bondo 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Tommaso Barbieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Payero
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jari Vandeputte
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Romano Floriani Mussolini
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
Jamie Vardy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bonazzoli 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8
Rating
BENCH
Marco Silvestri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lapo Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Federico Ceccherini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikayil Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Sarmiento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dachi Lordkipanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dennis Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Lickunas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Genoa | 0 - 2 | Cremonese | Serie A | Stadio Luigi Ferraris |
| 08/05/2023 | Cremonese | 0 - 0 | Genoa | Friendlies Clubs | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
Genoa Win
Cremonese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Genoa
Cremonese
Genoa
Cremonese
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical Cremonese Plunge Genoa Deeper Into Relegation Peril
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Federico Bonazzoli's ruthless finishing laid bare Genoa's offensive struggles, turning a vital fixture into another grim evening for the desperate hosts.
Early Intentions
A crunch match atmosphere evaporated in just three minutes at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. F. Bonazzoli wasted no time silencing the home crowd, finishing smartly after being set up by M. Bianchetti. The immediate opener destroyed the tactical Balance of the contest from the very outset. While Genoa edged possession, stringing together passes as they desperately sought a foothold, their build-up play consistently lacked penetration. Cremonese absorbed the mild pressure comfortably, perfectly happy to sit back in a structured defensive shape and exploit the growing anxiety of a team stranded at the foot of the table. The hosts knocked the ball around well enough in midfield zones, but the final third proved to be an insurmountable obstacle during the opening forty-five minutes of frustration.
False Dawn and VAR Drama
Any halftime adjustments from the hosts were torn to shreds just four minutes into the second period. Bonazzoli doubled his personal tally, connecting with a precise pass from J. Vandeputte to deliver a crushing blow. The home side desperately tried to crank up the Intensity, forcing a barrage of corners and accumulating sixteen total shots throughout the evening. They seemingly found a lifeline in the 59th minute through a fine finish from Vitinha, but the video officials quickly intervened to wipe out the effort entirely. That overturned goal completely drained the lingering belief from the stands, turning brief jubilation into palpable, angry frustration as the cruel reality of the situation set back in.
Comfortable Consolation
With the wind completely taken out of the hosts' sails, the visitors managed the remainder of the contest with striking ease. Tommaso Barbieri pulled the strings in midfield, putting on an outstanding display to ensure there would be no late Upset Factor sneaking into the narrative. The sheer lack of attacking edge from the home side—managing just a single solitary shot on target all evening despite their territorial gains—highlights exactly why the Stakes are so desperately high for them right now. They remain rooted on three miserable points at the very bottom of the division, while the resilient visitors march confidently into the upper half of the league standings with yet another solid road performance.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened in the 59th minute to rule out Vitinha's strike, instantly crushing Genoa's momentum and preventing them from sparking a much-needed second-half comeback.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
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Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Tactical Stalemate in Liguria
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. With both sides locked on 23 points, this encounter is a classic case of two teams prioritising defensive security over attacking flair.
The Setup
As Serie A enters its ninth round, Genoa finds itself in a peculiar position: desperate for a maiden home win after four attempts at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Despite a recent Form rating that shows glimpses of resilience, their lack of clinical finishing has kept them mired in 16th place. Visiting Cremonese arrives with a slightly superior league position but in poorer current health, having failed to secure a win in their last five outings. The Balance of the match suggests a heavy midfield presence where neither side is expected to dominate possession. With low Stakes calculated for this stage of the season, the pressure is more about long-term stability than immediate survival drama.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely be decided in the transition phases. Genoa's M. Frendrup will be pivotal in disrupting the visitor's build-up play, specifically looking to neutralise the influence of W. Bondo and M. Payero. In defense, J. Vásquez will need to maintain high concentration against a Cremonese side that, despite their struggles, can be dangerous on the break. The battle between Genoa's wing-backs, including B. Norton-Cuffy, and the compact Cremonese low block led by M. Faye will define the shot volume of the match.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where the fear of losing outweighs the ambition to win. Genoa will control the tempo but may struggle to break through a disciplined Cremonese structure. A 1-1 draw is the most logical conclusion, as both managers will likely settle for a point to stay level in the standings rather than risk a late collapse. Neither side possesses the attacking Stars required to turn this into a high-scoring spectacle.