Chievo vs Genoa: Preview and Prediction

Chievo vs Genoa
2016/17 Italian Serie A.
Date: Monday, 5 December 2016
Kick-Off: 18:00 UK,
Venue: Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi (Verona).

A mid-table clash awaits as Chievo take on Genoa at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi on Monday evening.

Genoa come into this game having shocked Juventus 3-1 and the Grifone will be eager to continue their climb up the table. Meanwhile, the Flying Donkeys, who were once viewed as surprise packages this season, have hit a rough patch. They’ve won just one out of their last five matches and will be desperate to start working their way towards a top half slot before the Christmas break.

Genoa might have done well at home, but on the road is an entirely other matter. They have not just lost their past three away games, but also have conceded at least twice in those games. They have beaten teams like Juve and AC Milan, but those shock results were both on home turf. On the road, they have not won a game since beating Bologna 1-0 in October.

Meanwhile, the Flying Donkeys have scored in all of their home games so far this season. They will be looking to add more to that tally. Will they be able to take advantage of Genoa’s bad away form to get back on track?

Chievo vs Genoa: Head-to-head statistics

• Chievo have a record of W3-D9-L8 in their past 20 home games against teams ranked above them in the table.
• Genoa have a record of W7-D5-L8 in their past 20 away games against teams ranked below them in the table.
• The Flying Donkeys and the Grifone have only drawn twice out of their past 16 meetings.
• The last draw was in January 2011.
• Genoa have lost their past three away matches, whilst conceding at least two goals in those matches.
• Chievo have conceded at least one goal in four out of their last five games.
• Genoa have scored in four out of their last five trips to Chievo’s home ground.

Chievo vs Genoa: Prediction

Both teams have had their shares of ups and downs. Chievo are traditionally pretty solid at home, whilst Genoa have had their struggles on the road. The Flying Donkeys come into this game having rebounded somewhat by thrashing Novara 3-0 in Coppa Italia action and that could help them to earn at least a point from this game – if they can take advantage of Genoa’s bad away form.