Pisa vs Genoa: Survival in the Tuscan air 
This Sunday, the Stadio Arena is set to rock for a Serie A clash with huge stakes. Pisa host Genoa in what looks very much like a last-chance battle. For Pisa, it is about clinging on to a slim survival hope, while Genoa arrive determined to wrap up safety for good. A newly promoted side on the ropes against a Genoa team in better shape than before – this one should be tight.
Pisa staring straight at an immediate drop back to Serie B 
There is no sugar-coating it: the situation is bleak. Pisa have never really found the right rhythm on their return to the top flight. Time is running out, with the team nine points adrift of safety. Last weekend’s heavy defeat to Roma did nothing for morale. Naturally, the mood among the fans is grim, especially with Pisa’s attack struggling badly to find the net – just seven home goals all season.
Oscar Hiljemark, now in charge, is still searching for answers, but the results are not coming. Pisa have won only twice at home this year, a woeful return if they are serious about staying up. If they fail to beat Genoa this weekend, relegation will be almost impossible to avoid. Hiljemark and Pisa are playing for everything in front of their own supporters. It is time for Pisa to show some fight.
Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa look calm and in control 
At the other end, Genoa arrive looking far more assured. Since De Rossi took over, they have climbed away from the bottom with impressive consistency. Genoa have picked up 30 points across their last 22 matches, a pace that would not look out of place in the race for Europe. After beating Sassuolo last week, they have built themselves a handy cushion above the relegation zone.
The squad look to be playing with fresh confidence, even if they can still be blunt away from Genoa at times. In Tuscany, they could seal their top-flight status once and for all. Expect Genoa to go in quietly and try to kill off the home side’s fading hopes with a controlled, efficient performance. Against a team fuelled by desperation, Genoa may need to absorb pressure for spells and avoid giving away anything soft. They have plenty in their favour to bring something home.
Likely line-ups
Pisa : Semper ; Calabresi, Caracciolo, Canestrelli ; Leris, Hojolt, Aebischer, Angori ; Tramoni, Moreo ; Durosinmi
Genoa : Bijlow ; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez ; Sabelli, Masini, Amorim, Martin ; Baldanzi, Vitinha ; Colombo
Football prediction Pisa vs Genoa
Under 2.5 goals
This Sunday showdown between Pisa and Genoa looks set to be tighter than the numbers might suggest.
Pisa are fighting for their lives and will likely keep things compact, trying to avoid an early punishment. Genoa, while the more polished side, have also had trouble making chances count away from home lately. Both teams have shown little appetite for high-scoring chaos in their recent games. Expect a tactical scrap with clear chances at a premium. A narrow scoreline feels the likeliest outcome here on Sunday.
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