Genoa and Atalanta measure forces in Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, in a match for the 3rd round of Serie A. The record of direct confrontations in this stadium is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 5 games won 3, drew 1 and lost 1. But the last time they met in this stadium was on 22-12-2018, for Serie A, which ended Genoa’s victory by (3-1). Rafael Tolói (45 ‘Autogolo), D. Lazović (67’) and K. Piątek (88 ‘) scored the goals of the match, for Genoa, and D. Zapata (55′), for Atalanta.
Genoa:
The home team is currently in 5th position, with 4 points won. In his premiere he tied out against Roma, for (3‑3). On the 2nd day, he won at home against Fiorentina by (2‑1). In the last game he played, for Friendly, he lost with Virtus Entella out by (3-2). In its last 10 home games, Genoa records 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games.
Genoa comes to this match after a 2-1 victory against Fiorentina, so he added the second consecutive day without losing in the Italian league: his goals were scored by Zapata and Kouamé. Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli regularly plays with three men in the defense, five in the center of the field and two in the attack, with Pinamonti and Kouamé being the most advanced men in the team. Striker Kouamé, number 11 of Genoa, is the top scorer of the team, with 2 goals scored. Out of this game is Cassata, due to physical problems.
Atalanta :
The visiting team is currently in 11th position, with 3 points won. In his premiere he won out against SPAL by (2‑3). On the 2nd day, he lost at home against Torino by (2‑3). In the last 10 matches played as a visitor for all competitions, Atalanta won 5, drew 2 and lost 3. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 games, but his attack has marked with regularly, since he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 47 of their last 53 matches have ended with Over 1.5 goals.
Atalanta comes to this match after a 2-3 defeat at home against Torino, thus adding the first defeat in this Italian championship: the two goals were scored by Zapata. In this match against Génvoa, coach Gian Piero Gasperini must keep the team 3-5-2, benefiting from possession of the ball and organized attacks, mainly through the right flank: Ilicic is very fast and competent in transport of the ball towards the attack. On the other hand, Luis Muriel and Duván Zapata are Atalanta‘s top scorers, with 2 goals scored each. All equipment is available for this game.
