Serie A Gameweek 13
Genoa 2 - 1 FT Hellas Verona
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Futmetrix Verdict
72
FT
Tue, Oct 27
Beijing Guoan
2-2
Jeonbuk Motors
⚡ Intensity
50
⚖️ Balance
80
🏆 Stakes
50
🎲 Upset
40
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Futmetrix Verdict
93
FT
Tue, Oct 27
Kyoto Sanga
5-2
Newcastle Jets
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
94
🏆 Stakes
50
🎲 Upset
0
Five goals turned Kyoto's two-goal hole
Futmetrix Verdict
91
FT
Mon, Oct 26
Galatasaray
2-1
Fenerbahçe
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
32
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Osimhen's brace settles the Istanbul derby
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Belghali 21'
27' Morten Thorsby
↓ D. Bradaric ↑M. Frese 30'
Daniel Mosquera 39'
40' L. Colombo (Vitinha)
HT
Unai Núñez 47'
62' M. Thorsby (M. E. Ellertsson)
↓ A. Bernede ↑A. Sarr 66'
↓ D. Mosquera ↑G. Orban 66'
67' ↓ L. Colombo ↑C. Ekuban
72' ↓ Vitinha ↑P. Masini
↓ C. Niasse ↑Al Musrati 81'
↓ R. Belghali ↑D. Oyegoke 81'
85' ↓ M. E. Ellertsson ↑S. Sabelli
85' ↓ R. Malinovskyi ↑V. Carboni
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
Alessandro Marcandalli 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Leo Østigård 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Johan Vásquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mikael Ellertsson
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ruslan Malinovskyi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Morten Frendrup 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
50
Passes
16
Duels
Morten Thorsby
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
37
Passes
40
Duels
Aarón Martín 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Lorenzo Colombo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Vítinha
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
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
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Otoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolae Stanciu
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
Patrizio Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Carboni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caleb Ekuban
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jeff Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
Hellas Verona
Goalkeepers
Lorenzo Montipò
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Unai Núñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Nelsson
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Nicolás Valentini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Rafik Belghali
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Cheikh Niasse
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Roberto Gagliardini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Bernede
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Domagoj Bradarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
30
Entry
Forwards
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Simone Perilli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mirko Castagnini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Oyegoke
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Martin Frese
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tobias Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armel Bella-Kotchap
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fallou Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Santiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdou Harroui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al Musrati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amin Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gift Orban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Ajayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | Genoa | 2 - 1 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Luigi Ferraris |
| 04/13/2025 | Verona | 0 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 09/01/2024 | Genoa | 0 - 2 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 04/07/2024 | Verona | 1 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 11/10/2023 | Genoa | 1 - 0 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 04/04/2022 | Verona | 1 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
11/29/2025
Genoa Win
Hellas Verona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +15
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +12
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Genoa
Hellas Verona
Genoa
Hellas Verona
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Genoa Overturn Early Deficit to Sink Verona
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A vital victory for the Grifone creates breathing room in the survival scrap while leaving Verona adrift at the bottom of the table.
Early Shock at the Ferraris
The Stadio Luigi Ferraris played host to a high-tension encounter where the Stakes could not have been higher for two sides desperate for points. Although Genoa dominated possession with 60%, it was Verona who struck first against the run of play. In the 21st minute, R. Belghali found the back of the net, punishing a momentary lapse in the home side’s concentration. The visitors’ early lead forced the hosts into an aggressive tactical response. Led by the creative spark of Aarón Martín, who recorded 5 key passes, the Grifone began to systematically break down the Veronese low block. An Intensity rating of 6.3 mirrored the relentless waves of pressure as Genoa fought to claw their way back into the contest.
Colombo and the Tactical Shift
Genoa’s persistence paid dividends just before the interval, a goal that shifted the psychological Balance of the entire afternoon. In the 40th minute, Vitinha turned provider, delivering a precise ball for L. Colombo to sweep home. This equalizer proved to be the turning point, as Verona’s defensive resolve began to crumble under the sustained aerial bombardment from the hosts. The comeback was completed in the 62nd minute through the indomitable Morten Thorsby. Connecting with an assist from M. E. Ellertsson, the Norwegian midfielder’s header signaled a change in fortune for a club that had been teetering on the edge of a crisis.
Thorsby’s Heroics and Defensive Grit
As the clock ticked down, the match transformed into a shooting gallery with 28 total shots attempted. While Genoa looked for a third, it was their defensive resilience that eventually secured the three points. Nicola Leali stood tall in the closing stages, producing 4 vital saves to deny Verona a late share of the spoils. Despite the lack of an Upset factor, this was a classic survival battle won through grit rather than pure flair. The result leaves Verona winless and isolated at the foot of the standings, while Alberto Gilardino’s men celebrate a victory that feels like much more than just three points. The noise at full-time reflected the relief of a stadium that knows how precious every point is in this brutal Serie A campaign.
Key Questions
How did Genoa complete the comeback from behind?
Genoa leveled through Lorenzo Colombo in the 40th minute before Morten Thorsby secured the winner in the 62nd minute, overturning Belghali’s early strike.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Instincts at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. A quintessential six-pointer where desperation outweighs quality as both sides fight to escape the gravity of the relegation zone.
The Setup
The situation at the bottom of the table is reaching a critical point. Genoa enters this clash with a Form rating that masks a deep-seated issue: they have failed to secure a single victory in six attempts at home this season. For Verona, the outlook is even bleaker. Anchored to the bottom of the table, their tactical Balance has vanished under the weight of 41 goals conceded, leaving them desperate for any kind of result to spark a resurgence.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on the duel between Leo Østigård and Verona's Giovane. Østigård has been a revelation for the hosts, combining defensive resilience with an unexpected goal-scoring touch. He will be tasked with neutralizing Giovane, whose agility and creative output (2 goals, 2 assists) represent the visitors' primary hope of breaching a Genoa backline that often feels the pressure in front of their own fans.
Our Prediction
While the Stakes are high for league survival, the technical Stars alignment suggests a gritty, low-scoring affair. Genoa will look to Aarón Martín to provide width and service, but their lack of home clinical edge is a major concern. Expect a 1-1 draw where fear of losing overrides the ambition to win, leaving both sides frustrated in their search for a decisive breakthrough.