Ace Football previews the Serie A round 21 match between Roma and Genoa and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Genoa come to Stadio Olimpico, Rome for the Serie A match this coming Friday, Roma will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Roma are number 10 in the table on 24 points after 20 matches. Genoa rank as number 11 with 23 points after 20 matches played.
Team form: Roma vs Genoa
Roma Form
Roma are unbeaten in their last three games after drawing 1-1 with AC Milan, beating Lazio 2-0 and drawing 2-2 with Bologna. Roma managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Serie A. They drew none though, while losing twice in this series. They scored 14 goals and conceded six times.
Genoa Form
In their last three matches, Genoa beat Empoli 1-2, drew 0-0 with Lecce and beat Parma Calcio 1913 by 1-0. Genoa won half their previous six away matches in the Serie A, as well as seeing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored five goals whilst conceding four.
Betting facts for Roma and Genoa
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Roma and Genoa. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Roma have won the last 5 home matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Roma have won 4 of the last 5 home matches while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- Roma have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the Serie A while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Roma have won 4 of the last 5 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Roma have won 5 of the last 7 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 22 of the last 24 Genoa away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Genoa matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Genoa away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Genoa matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Genoa away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Roma vs Genoa
Alexis Saelemaekers is showing good form for Roma, scoring two goals in their last six matches. Milan Badelj scored once in his previous half dozen outings.
Popular markets: Roma vs Genoa
Full-time result
Of their last 10 matches at home across all tournaments Roma won seven times and lost three as well. Genoa won five times, drew two and lost three of their last 10 games away from home. Genoa didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent away games. Roma have not lost to Genoa in 17 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Roma scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Genoa scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Genoa managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Roma were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Roma have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Genoa.
Total goals
Roma saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Genoa, who managed to score one time in those matches.
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