Serie A Regular Season - 30
Genoa 0 - 2 FT Udinese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
H. Kamara 24'
HT
↓ A. Atta ↑J. Piotrowski 46'
N. Zaniolo 56'
60' ↓ Junior Messias ↑T. Baldanzi
K. Davis 64'
J. Ekkelenkamp (N. Zaniolo) 66'
72' ↓ Vitinha ↑C. Ekuban
72' ↓ L. Colombo ↑J. Ekhator
↓ H. Kamara ↑J. Arizala 84'
84' ↓ J. Vasquez ↑A. Martin
84' ↓ M. Frendrup ↑Amorim
84' L. Colombo
↓ K. Ehizibue ↑N. Bertola 87'
↓ J. Ekkelenkamp ↑L. Miller 87'
O. Solet 90'+2
L. Miller 90'+2
↓ N. Zaniolo ↑O. Zarraga 90'+4
K. Davis 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genoa
Goalkeepers
Justin Bijlow 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alessandro Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Østigård 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Johan Vásquez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Mikael Ellertsson 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Morten Frendrup 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Ruslan Malinovskyi
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Junior Messias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Vitinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Lorenzo Colombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Nicola Leali 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Sommariva
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aarón Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nils Zätterström
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefano Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Otoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Baldanzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexsandro Amorim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrizio Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeff Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caleb Ekuban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Udinese
Goalkeepers
Maduka Okoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thomas Kristensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kabasele
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Oumar Solet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jesper Karlström
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kingsley Ehizibue 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Jürgen Ekkelenkamp 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Arthur Atta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Hassane Kamara 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Nicolò Zaniolo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Keinan Davis 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Răzvan Sava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolò Bertola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Branimir Mlačić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakub Piotrowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Arizala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennon Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oier Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vakoun Bayo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idrissa Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | Udinese | 1 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli |
| 04/04/2025 | Genoa | 1 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 12/01/2024 | Udinese | 0 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 02/24/2024 | Genoa | 2 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 10/01/2023 | Udinese | 2 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 01/22/2022 | Genoa | 0 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
Genoa Win
Udinese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +42
P: 30 GD: +24
P: 30 GD: +16
P: 30 GD: +31
P: 30 GD: +23
P: 30 GD: +17
P: 30 GD: +14
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: +2
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -17
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -30
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: +28
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 34 GD: -17
P: 34 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -24
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Masterclass in Smash-and-Grab
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Territorial dominance counts for absolutely nothing without a killer instinct, a bitter lesson Udinese taught a wasteful Genoa side right in their own backyard.
The First Half Friction
The Luigi Ferraris was bouncing at kick-off, and Genoa responded by pinning the visitors deep into their own half. The hosts completely dominated possession, suffocating the midfield and dictating the tempo through Morten Frendrup's relentless engine. A high Intensity approach saw the home side unleash a staggering 17 shots over the course of the match. Yet, for all their neat build-up play and territorial control, it was all bark and no bite. Only two of those efforts actually forced the goalkeeper into action. The home crowd roared their approval initially, but frustration quickly crept in as promising attacking moves consistently broke down at the crucial moment, leaving the visitors entirely untroubled.
The Sucker Punch
Despite the relentless pressure, the tactical Balance shifted completely in the second half. Udinese were happy to absorb the punishment, waiting patiently for the inevitable gaps to appear as the hosts grew desperate. In the 66th minute, the trap snapped shut. A swift, surgical counter-attack bypassed the entire midfield block. N. Zaniolo picked his head up and threaded a gorgeous ball into the path of J. Ekkelenkamp, who applied a cool finish to silence the Marassi. The sheer Upset Factor was undeniable. It was a textbook away performance, perfectly executing the classic counter-attacking routine against an opponent seemingly blinded by their own flattering possession statistics.
Stoppage Time Sealing
The final twenty minutes devolved into a frantic siege. Genoa threw every available body forward, racking up corners and desperate penalty box scrambles. But the visitors’ rearguard held remarkably firm under the bombardment. The Stakes were purely about mid-table supremacy, yet the away side defended as if their top-flight survival depended on it. Deep into stoppage time, with the hosts entirely committed up the pitch, K. Davis broke free. He carried the ball the length of the opposition half to slide home a 96th-minute clincher. A 2-0 smash-and-grab masterclass that vaults the victors into 10th place, leaving the home faithful shaking their heads in disbelief.
Key Questions
Who were the key difference makers?
J. Ekkelenkamp broke the deadlock from a brilliant N. Zaniolo assist, while K. Davis added the decisive second goal in stoppage time.
How did Udinese manage to win away from home?
Despite seeing very little of the ball, they defended with incredible discipline and converted their few counter-attacking chances with ruthless efficiency.
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.
A Mid-Table Chess Match Awaits
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. With both sides hovering comfortably away from danger, this fixture lacks the desperation needed to ignite a true classic.
The Setup
Genoa welcome Udinese to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on March 20, 2026, for a quintessential mid-table Serie A clash. The Stakes are undeniably modest here. Neither team is pushing for European spots, nor are they nervously checking the bottom of the table. Udinese sit eleventh, while the hosts trail them slightly in thirteenth. What we do have is tremendous competitive Balance. The odds point toward a tight affair, with Genoa holding only a slight edge at home. However, Udinese's Form is a cause for concern, having dropped three of their last five league matches.
Key Battle
Without overwhelming tactical dominance from either midfield, this match will devolve into a grit-and-grind affair between the home side's defensive unit and the visitors' front line. Genoa's backline must stay relentlessly disciplined and narrow, as they look to absorb pressure and frustrate an Udinese attack eager to exploit quick transitions in the final third.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a cautious stalemate. Neither team has a compelling reason to overcommit bodies forward, and that lack of urgency will be obvious. The visitors boast individual Stars who can generate something out of nothing, particularly Keinan Davis, while the hosts will count on Justin Bijlow between the posts to command his box. Ultimately, Genoa's home resilience should be enough to share the spoils in a quiet, low-scoring draw.