Serie A Gameweek 8

Genoa vs NS Venezia

Stadio Luigi Ferraris

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Futmetrix Verdict
37
Genoa
vs
Venezia
Sun, Oct 25 • 14:00 Italiano
⚡ Form 43
⚖️ Balance 85
🏆 Stakes 6
⭐ Stars 67
Desperation clash at the very bottom.

Win Probability

  • Genoa 45%
  • Draw 28%
  • Venezia 27%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Basement Battle at the Luigi Ferraris

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. An ugly but vital bottom-of-the-table clash where sheer desperation takes absolute precedence over quality.

The Setup

This October 25, 2026 fixture at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris is a quintessential relegation six-pointer. Both Genoa and Venezia are languishing deep in the drop zone, sitting 18th and 20th respectively in Serie A. A dismal Form rating perfectly captures their shared miseries, with the home side managing just one win in their last five, while the visitors arrive on the back of a catastrophic losing streak. Intriguingly, this mutual inadequacy creates a surprisingly tight competitive Balance. While the overall league Stakes might seem low to neutral observers, the survival implications make this a monumental fixture for both clubs. Expect a gritty, unpolished affair with limited Stars on display, driven purely by the terrifying prospect of dropping further behind.

Key Battle

The spotlight falls on M. Osmajić as he tries to exploit the spaces left by F. Stanković. The Genoa attacker has shown rare flashes of brilliance recently, and his ability to punish Venezia's incredibly leaky defense will be the ultimate deciding factor.

Our Prediction

Expect a scrappy, disjointed game heavily burdened by relegation anxiety. Our take points to a tense 1-1 draw, as neither side currently possesses the attacking conviction to comfortably put the other away.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Skip it unless you are a die-hard fan. This is a gritty survival battle lacking in genuine quality.

What's the predicted outcome?

We anticipate a scrappy 1-1 draw driven largely by both teams' fear of losing.

Where are Genoa and Venezia in the league table?

Both are struggling in the relegation zone, with Genoa sitting 18th and Venezia dead last in 20th place.

What is Genoa's current form?

Genoa's form is incredibly poor, having secured just a single victory across their last five Serie A outings.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

M. Osmajić (Genoa) is the in-form player to watch, with 2 goals and 1 assist in 3 matches, averaging a 7.7 rating.

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.

Season Statistics

17
League Position
20
4
Points
3
5
Goals Scored
6
13
Goals Conceded
16

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 7 19 21 9 +12 WBologna 1 - 3 Inter (17-10-2026)WInter 3 - 0 Parma (10-10-2026)DAS Roma 2 - 2 Inter (19-09-2026)WInter 5 - 3 Udinese (14-09-2026)WInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)
2 Lazio 7 19 14 4 +10 WJuventus 0 - 3 Lazio (18-10-2026)WLazio 3 - 1 Monza (11-10-2026)WVenezia 0 - 2 Lazio (19-09-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 AC Milan (12-09-2026)WUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)
3 AS Roma 7 17 16 3 +13 WAS Roma 2 - 0 Genoa (17-10-2026)DComo 0 - 0 AS Roma (11-10-2026)DAS Roma 2 - 2 Inter (19-09-2026)WTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (14-09-2026)WAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)
4 AC Milan 7 15 14 7 +7 WAC Milan 3 - 2 Atalanta (18-10-2026)DSassuolo 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-10-2026)WAC Milan 3 - 0 Lecce (20-09-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 AC Milan (12-09-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)
5 Como 7 14 12 7 +5 WFiorentina 1 - 3 Como (18-10-2026)DComo 0 - 0 AS Roma (11-10-2026)LFrosinone 2 - 0 Como (20-09-2026)WComo 2 - 1 Parma (14-09-2026)WGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)
6 Frosinone 7 13 13 9 +4 WFrosinone 4 - 2 Sassuolo (16-10-2026)LNapoli 3 - 0 Frosinone (10-10-2026)WFrosinone 2 - 0 Como (20-09-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Frosinone (12-09-2026)WFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)
7 Cagliari 7 13 6 7 -1 LMonza 4 - 0 Cagliari (19-10-2026)DCagliari 1 - 1 Juventus (11-10-2026)WUdinese 0 - 1 Cagliari (19-09-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 2 Cagliari (12-09-2026)WCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)
8 Juventus 7 11 9 8 +1 LJuventus 0 - 3 Lazio (18-10-2026)DCagliari 1 - 1 Juventus (11-10-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Atalanta (20-09-2026)LSassuolo 3 - 2 Juventus (13-09-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)
9 Napoli 7 10 10 7 +3 LVenezia 1 - 0 Napoli (17-10-2026)WNapoli 3 - 0 Frosinone (10-10-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Napoli (20-09-2026)WNapoli 1 - 0 Bologna (13-09-2026)LInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)
10 Torino 7 10 10 9 +1 WParma 0 - 3 Torino (19-10-2026)WTorino 2 - 1 Udinese (12-10-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 Torino (19-09-2026)LTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (14-09-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)
11 Atalanta 7 9 10 11 -1 LAC Milan 3 - 2 Atalanta (18-10-2026)WAtalanta 3 - 1 Venezia (12-10-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Atalanta (20-09-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 2 Cagliari (12-09-2026)LAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)
12 Lecce 7 9 9 12 -3 WUdinese 0 - 3 Lecce (18-10-2026)LLecce 1 - 2 Bologna (11-10-2026)LAC Milan 3 - 0 Lecce (20-09-2026)WLecce 3 - 2 Monza (13-09-2026)LCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)
13 Sassuolo 7 8 12 14 -2 LFrosinone 4 - 2 Sassuolo (16-10-2026)DSassuolo 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-10-2026)LMonza 2 - 1 Sassuolo (18-09-2026)WSassuolo 3 - 2 Juventus (13-09-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)
14 Monza 7 7 13 15 -2 WMonza 4 - 0 Cagliari (19-10-2026)LLazio 3 - 1 Monza (11-10-2026)WMonza 2 - 1 Sassuolo (18-09-2026)LLecce 3 - 2 Monza (13-09-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)
15 Bologna 7 5 6 10 -4 LBologna 1 - 3 Inter (17-10-2026)WLecce 1 - 2 Bologna (11-10-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 Torino (19-09-2026)LNapoli 1 - 0 Bologna (13-09-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)
16 Udinese 7 4 9 16 -7 LUdinese 0 - 3 Lecce (18-10-2026)LTorino 2 - 1 Udinese (12-10-2026)LUdinese 0 - 1 Cagliari (19-09-2026)LInter 5 - 3 Udinese (14-09-2026)LUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)
17 Genoa 7 4 5 13 -8 LAS Roma 2 - 0 Genoa (17-10-2026)WGenoa 2 - 1 Fiorentina (10-10-2026)LParma 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Frosinone (12-09-2026)LGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)
18 Fiorentina 7 4 8 17 -9 LFiorentina 1 - 3 Como (18-10-2026)LGenoa 2 - 1 Fiorentina (10-10-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Napoli (20-09-2026)WVenezia 2 - 4 Fiorentina (11-09-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)
19 Parma 7 4 4 13 -9 LParma 0 - 3 Torino (19-10-2026)LInter 3 - 0 Parma (10-10-2026)WParma 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2026)LComo 2 - 1 Parma (14-09-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)
20 Venezia 7 3 6 16 -10 WVenezia 1 - 0 Napoli (17-10-2026)LAtalanta 3 - 1 Venezia (12-10-2026)LVenezia 0 - 2 Lazio (19-09-2026)LVenezia 2 - 4 Fiorentina (11-09-2026)LFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)

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