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Serie A · Matchday 9 Genoa vs Juventus Prediction, Match Preview & Stats
Our picks
Free picks- Result Free pick Juventus win Model probability
Genoa 14% Draw 19% Juventus 64% - Double chance Free pick Juventus or draw (X2)Model probability Genoa / Draw 18% Genoa / Juventus 46% Draw / Juventus 11%
- More corners Free pickJuventus Model probability Genoa 52% Level 35% Juventus 42%
- Yellow cards Free pick Around the league average(league 3.2)Model probability Over 3.5 62%Over 4.5 56%Over 5.5 26%
- Corners Free pick Around the league average(league 9.5)Model probability Over 8.5 93%Over 9.5 16%Over 10.5 13%
- Over 2.5 goalsModel probability 86%
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All probabilities
Result after 90 minutes
Genoa 14% Draw 19%
Juventus 64% Double chance
1X · Genoa or draw18%
12 · Genoa or Juventus46%
X2 · Juventus or draw11%
Both teams to score
Yes90%
No83%
Goals over/under 2.5
Over 2.586%
Under 2.545%
Yellow cards
Expected 9.6
Over 3.5 / under62% · 44%
Over 4.5 / under56% · 47%
Over 5.5 / under26% · 75%
Corners
Expected Genoa 8.4 – 6.1 Juventus
Over 8.5 / under93% · 25%
Over 9.5 / under16% · 28%
Over 10.5 / under13% · 50%
More corners
Genoa52%
Level35%
Juventus42%
Why this pick?
Juventus are our pick to take the three points, and the main reason is the gap our strength ratings show between the sides: the visitors sit clearly above the Serie A average, Genoa below it. The clearest argument on the other side is simply that Genoa play at home, though our model treats that as a minor consideration. What supports the call is where the hosts' game breaks down — over their last five they have created clearly fewer big chances than the league average — against a Juventus side conceding few shots and even fewer clear openings. The call is a moderate one.
Match summary
Matchday 9 in Serie A brings Genoa vs Juventus to the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris on Wednesday 28 October 2026, and our model goes with a Juventus win, with Juventus win or draw as the double chance.
Latest news
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Spalletti denies Juventus players asked for formation change
The Juventus coach said the switch in system did not come at the request of his squad, adding that the players would never allow themselves to do that.
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Spalletti warns Juventus that Genoa will be tough
The Juventus coach said Genoa, led by De Rossi, will be a hard opponent and that he knows De Rossi well from their time working together.
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Spalletti calls Genoa tough ahead of Juventus league clash
The Juventus coach spoke at his pre-match press conference about facing a Genoa side he described as combative.
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El Shaarawy and wife announce first child
The Genoa forward and his wife Ludovica Pagani shared on Instagram that they will become parents for the first time in 2027.
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Napoli appeal Allegri ban to have him at Juventus
The Napoli coach was given a two-match suspension after his sending-off against Roma, so he will miss tomorrow's game with Monza. The club is appealing and hopes he can be on the bench at the Stadium against Juventus on Sunday.
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Juventus back Spalletti ahead of Rennes and Lecce tests
The club hierarchy has defended the coach and the team responded, with sources expressing satisfaction with Spalletti before the matches against Rennes and Lecce.
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Genoa's Wiafe pushing to return from injury for Juventus
Genoa are assessing Wiafe's fitness ahead of the Juventus match after his injury, and there are positive signs for Ehizibue too. Decisive tests are planned for tomorrow.
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Bijlow makes five saves as Genoa beat Venezia
Genoa won 1-0 against Venezia on Sunday, with Justin Bijlow decisive in goal. The Dutch goalkeeper made five saves despite concerns about his back before the match.
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Spalletti says Juventus lacked enough after restart
The coach said the team showed awareness but must add something more after the restart, adding that he will not sleep thinking about it because they stayed in control mode.
Form guide
Genoa
- W 1-0 vs Venezia (H) Serie A · 25 Oct
- L 0-2 at Roma (A) Serie A · 17 Oct
- W 2-1 vs Fiorentina (H) Serie A · 10 Oct
- L 1-2 at Parma (A) Serie A · 20 Sep
- W 1-0 vs Südtirol (H) Coppa Italia · 15 Sep
Juventus
- W 2-0 at Lecce (A) Serie A · 25 Oct
- D 2-2 vs Rennes (H) Europa League · 22 Oct
- L 0-3 vs Lazio (H) Serie A · 18 Oct
- W 2-1 at Celta Vigo (A) Europa League · 15 Oct
- D 1-1 at Cagliari (A) Serie A · 11 Oct
Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.
Attack and defence ratings
GenoaJuventus
0 to 100 against this season's Serie A clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.
Head-to-head
4Genoa wins
7draws
21Juventus wins
32 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.
- 6 Apr 2026 · Serie A Juventus 2-0 Genoa
- 31 Aug 2025 · Serie A Genoa 0-1 Juventus
- 29 Mar 2025 · Serie A Juventus 1-0 Genoa
- 28 Sep 2024 · Serie A Genoa 0-3 Juventus
- 17 Mar 2024 · Serie A Juventus 0-0 Genoa
Serie A so far
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Juventus | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:8 | +3 | 14 |
| 16 | Genoa | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | -7 | 7 |
Positions in our table of 20 clubs, before kick-off. Full table
Match facts
- Competition
- Serie A, Matchday 9
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, Genova
- Since last match
- Genoa: 3 days (Serie A)
Juventus: 3 days (Serie A) - Next match
- Genoa: 3 days (Serie A) later
Juventus: 4 days (Serie A) later
Questions and answers
Genoa vs Juventus prediction: who will win?
Our model picks Juventus to win, and it is a call with a fair margin. The main reason is our long-run strength ratings of the two sides. Our double chance pick is Juventus or draw.
What time is Genoa vs Juventus and where is it played?
Genoa vs Juventus kicks off at 19:45 UK time (19:45 UTC) on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, Genova. It is a Serie A match (Matchday 9).
What is the recent form of Genoa and Juventus?
Genoa have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and won their latest match. Juventus have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and won their latest match.
What is the head-to-head record between Genoa and Juventus?
Genoa and Juventus have met 32 times in our records since 2010: Genoa won 4, Juventus won 21 and 7 ended level. Last meeting: 2026-04-06, Juventus 2-0 Genoa.
Who is the referee for Genoa vs Juventus?
The referee is Daniele Doveri. In the last 50 matches we have on record, Daniele Doveri has averaged 3.0 yellow cards per match.
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