On Saturday, November 29, at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium, a crucial relegation battle of Serie A Matchday 13 takes place between Genoa and Hellas Verona, currently third-to-last and last in the table, separated by just two points. The Rossoblù arrive at this match in good form: they are unbeaten in three games and have collected five points in their last three league fixtures. De Rossi’s team aims to maintain consistency in results to climb out of the relegation zone, hoping to capitalize on possible slip-ups from Lecce and Pisa in order to leave the bottom three for the first time this season. The situation is more complicated for Hellas Verona, still chasing their first league win. So far, Zanetti’s men have only collected draws and defeats, for a total of six points, and this match represents a crucial opportunity to turn things around. A victory would allow the Gialloblù to leapfrog Genoa, spark their season, and send an important message in the relegation battle.

 

Genoa's recent form and key statistics

Genoa approach this stage of the season in good form, having recorded one win and two draws in their last three matches. In their most recent Serie A outing, they earned a spectacular 3-3 draw away to Cagliari, with the Rossoblù showing great reaction until the end and grabbing the equalizer through Martin’s first goal of the season—one of the players most revitalized under Daniele De Rossi.

Despite the encouraging signs, the league table remains anything but comfortable: the Grifone sit in 18th place with 8 points, the result of 1 win, 5 draws, and 6 defeats, with an average of 0.92 goals scored and 1.58 conceded per match. Their main issue continues to be defensive stability: only two clean sheets in their first twelve games and at least one goal conceded in their last five matches.

However, the biggest disappointments have come from their home performances. At the Ferraris, Genoa are still searching for their first home win of the season: in six home matches so far, they have earned only 3 points, the result of three draws and three defeats, with just 2 goals scored and 8 conceded.

 

Hellas Verona's recent form and key statistics

Hellas Verona continue to chase their first league victory and come into this match after a difficult run, with three defeats in their last four games. Their most recent setback, a 2-1 loss to Parma in a direct relegation clash, risks weighing heavily on their campaign.

Zanetti’s team sits bottom of the table with 6 points, two fewer than Genoa, the result of six draws and six defeats. Their attacking output is the most worrying statistic: with an average of just 0.59 goals scored per game, Hellas currently have the worst attack in the league. They do not lack attempts on goal (around 4.7 shots on target on average), but it is their finishing that often makes the difference—unfortunately in a negative way.

Their struggles intensify away from the Bentegodi, where they have collected only 3 points in their first six away matches, all without a win (3 draws and 3 defeats). Their goalscoring numbers on the road are alarming as well: they have found the net only once in their last five away fixtures.

 

Genoa vs Hellas Verona prediction by BetMines

As a direct battle for survival, this is expected to be a very hard-fought match, where the fear of losing may outweigh the desire to entertain.

Regarding the final result, Genoa will try to capitalize on their home support at the Ferraris to secure their first home win of the season and finally reward their fans, despite their disappointing home form so far. In this sense, the safest option appears to be the Double Chance 1X, expecting the Rossoblù to at least avoid defeat.

In terms of goals, the impression is that this could be a low-scoring affair: fewer than three total goals and at least one team failing to score, as has occurred in four of the last five head-to-head meetings. This trend is confirmed by season statistics: the “Both Teams to Score – No” outcome has occurred in five of Genoa’s six home games and in four of Hellas Verona’s last five away matches.

Also noteworthy is the suspension of Norton-Cuffy, one of the highest-performing players available to Daniele De Rossi.

 

Probable lineups Genoa vs Hellas Verona

GENOA (3-5-2): Leali; Marcandalli, Østigård, Vásquez; Sabelli, Thorsby, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Martin; Vitinha, Colombo. Coach: De Rossi

HELLAS VERONA (3-5-2): Montipò; Bella Kotchap, Nelsson, Frese; Belghali, Harroui, Gagliardini, Bernede, Bradarić; Giovane, Orbán. Coach: Zanetti