Serie A Gameweek 6
Genoa 2 - 1 FT Fiorentina
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' Milutin Osmajić (Mikael Ellertsson)
Luca Ranieri 15'
15' Junior Messias (Milutin Osmajić)
↓ Christ Inao Oulaï ↑Alieu Njie 45'
↓ Luca Ranieri ↑Viery 45'
HT
57' ↓ Junior Messias ↑Vítor Manuel Carvalho Oliveira
57' ↓ Stephan El Shaarawy ↑Samuel Wiafe
Viery 60'
↓ Beto ↑Mateo Pellegrino 65'
66' ↓ Sebastian Otoa ↑Alessandro Marcandalli
Johan Vásquez 73'
↓ Álex Jiménez ↑Domilson Dodo 80'
↓ Wilfried Gnonto ↑Pedro Goncalves 81'
81' ↓ Kingsley Ehizibue ↑David Puczka
82' ↓ Mikael Ellertsson ↑Stefano Sabelli
84' Johan Vásquez
85' Samuel Wiafe
90'+5 Stefano Sabelli
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genoa
Goalkeepers
Justin Bijlow 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastian Otoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Leo Østigård
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Vásquez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.4
Rating
Midfielders
Kingsley Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Morten Frendrup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamed Junior Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikael Ellertsson 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Junior Messias 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Stephan El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Milutin Osmajic
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Daniele Sommariva 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Franz Stolz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cody Drameh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Marcandalli 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mario Mitaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Puczka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefano Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Baldanzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaël Lafont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Wiafe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikita Solodchenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
David de Gea 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Álex Jiménez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Radu Drăgușin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Ranieri
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Víctor Valdepeñas
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Cher Ndour
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Christ Ravynel Inao Oulaï
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Nicolò Fagioli 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
84
Passes
11
Duels
Forwards
Franco Mastantuono 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Beto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Wilfried Gnonto
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Luca Lezzerini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oliver Christensen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Viery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marin Pongračić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Mário
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dodô
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Brescianini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Pellegrino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Njie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Mazzeo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Fiorentina | 0 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 11/09/2025 | Genoa | 2 - 2 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Luigi Ferraris |
| 02/02/2025 | Fiorentina | 2 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 10/31/2024 | Genoa | 0 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 04/15/2024 | Fiorentina | 1 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 08/19/2023 | Genoa | 1 - 4 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 01/17/2022 | Fiorentina | 6 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 09/18/2021 | Genoa | 1 - 2 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 04/03/2021 | Genoa | 1 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 12/07/2020 | Fiorentina | 1 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
05/10/2026
11/09/2025
02/02/2025
10/31/2024
04/15/2024
08/19/2023
01/17/2022
09/18/2021
04/03/2021
12/07/2020
Genoa Win
Fiorentina Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +12
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -9
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Genoa
Fiorentina
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Early Blitz Secures Lifeline: Genoa Stun The Viola
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Genoa’s explosive early barrage at Luigi Ferraris secured a massive upset in this early-season relegation scrap.
Lightning from the Start
The Stakes could not have been higher at Luigi Ferraris, with both sides desperate to claw their way out of the early-season muck. Sitting 19th and winless, we expected a cagey, nervous Genoa, but they completely ripped up the script. The sheer Intensity of their opening spell caught Fiorentina totally flat-footed. In the seventh minute, Mikael Ellertsson found Milutin Osmajić, who ruthlessly fired home an immediate opener to ignite the home crowd. Before the visitors could even process the setback or adjust their defensive shape, the hosts struck again. Osmajić turned provider this time, perfectly teeing up Junior Messias to double the advantage in the 15th minute. It was a breathless, aggressive start that instantly tipped the scales in a crucial six-pointer at the bottom of the table.
Possession Without Purpose
Despite a nightmare first fifteen minutes, Fiorentina responded the only way they knew how: by hoarding the football. The visitors dominated possession at a massive 63%, pushing high up the pitch and setting up camp inside the Genoa half. Yet, for all their territorial control, the Balance of clear-cut chances remained stubbornly even. The away side racked up an impressive 477 passes but lacked the decisive cutting edge to unlock a resolute defensive block. The turning point arrived not from a moment of visiting brilliance, but through a chaotic slice of misfortune. In the 73rd minute, Johan Vásquez unfortunately turned the ball into his own net, halving the deficit and completely shifting the match's momentum. Suddenly, what looked like a comfortable home win morphed into a nerve-wracking siege.
Holding the Line
The final stretch was pure, unadulterated survival for the home side. The Upset Factor loomed large over Luigi Ferraris as the visitors threw everything forward, peppering the penalty area with 18 crosses and accumulating set pieces. Yet, Genoa stood incredibly firm, registering 35 crucial clearances to protect their fragile lead while happily accumulating five yellow cards to disrupt the rhythm. Our take is definitive: this wasn't pretty, but it was absolutely vital. Grinding out a 2-1 victory despite managing just 37% possession shows real grit and defensive character. This result injects much-needed life into their campaign, bridging the gap to safety while dragging Fiorentina right back into the ugly realities of a relegation dogfight.
Key Questions
What made M. Osmajić the Man of the Match?
Osmajić completely commanded the early stages, scoring the crucial 7th-minute opener and setting up Junior Messias just eight minutes later to ultimately secure all three points.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Desperation Sets In Early at Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. An ugly, high-stakes basement battle where the intense fear of losing will likely overpower any ambition to win.
The Setup
Just six games into the Serie A season, the panic alarms are already ringing loudly. Genoa sit grimly in 19th place with a single point to their name. Fiorentina are barely keeping their heads above water in 17th. This is an early six-pointer where the Stakes feel monumental for two managers firmly under the microscope. Both defenses are leaking goals alarmingly, shipping a combined twenty-two times already. Expect a disjointed, error-strewn contest. Our strong Balance rating highlights exactly how evenly matched these struggling sides are. With Genoa failing to win any of their three home matches so far, the Stadio Luigi Ferraris offers little comfort.
Key Battle
Genoa's M. Osmajić carries the heavy burden of sparking a blunt home attack. He faces a fascinating dynamic against Fiorentina's midfield catalyst, Franco Mastantuono. While the overall Stars metric across the pitch is modest, Mastantuono possesses the sheer individual quality to instantly turn this gritty fixture on its head.
Our Prediction
Fiorentina edge it 2-1. Genoa's horrific defensive record and dismal Form will be their ultimate undoing. The visitors will patiently soak up early, disjointed pressure before ruthlessly capitalizing on the inevitable defensive lapses from the home side.