Serie A Regular Season - 13
Genoa 2 - 1 FT Hellas Verona
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
↓ R. Belghali ↑D. Oyegoke 81'
↓ C. Niasse ↑Al Musrati 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
N. Leali 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Marcandalli 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
L. Ostigard 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Vasquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. E. Ellertsson
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Malinovskyi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Frendrup 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
50
Passes
16
Duels
M. Thorsby
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
37
Passes
40
Duels
A. Martin 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Forwards
L. Colombo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Vitinha
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
B. Siegrist 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Sommariva
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Otoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Stanciu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gronbaek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Carboni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ekuban
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Verona
Goalkeepers
L. Montipo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
U. Nunez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Nelsson
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
N. Valentini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
R. Belghali
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
C. Niasse
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
R. Gagliardini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bernede
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
D. Bradaric
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
D. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
S. Perilli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Castagnini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Oyegoke
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Frese
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
T. Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bella-Kotchap
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Santiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. 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
A. Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Orban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ajayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/11/2025 | Genoa | 2 - 1 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Luigi Ferraris |
| 13/04/2025 | Hellas Verona | 0 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 01/09/2024 | Genoa | 0 - 2 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 07/04/2024 | Hellas Verona | 1 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 10/11/2023 | Genoa | 1 - 0 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 04/04/2022 | Hellas Verona | 1 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 25/09/2021 | Genoa | 3 - 3 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 20/02/2021 | Genoa | 2 - 2 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 19/10/2020 | Hellas Verona | 0 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 02/08/2020 | Genoa | 3 - 0 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
29/11/2025
13/04/2025
01/09/2024
07/04/2024
10/11/2023
04/04/2022
25/09/2021
20/02/2021
19/10/2020
02/08/2020
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
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Genoa Overturn Early Deficit to Sink Verona
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. 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.
Survival Instincts at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. 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.