Genoa – Atalanta: tense showdown between two teams searching for direction 
Luigi Ferraris will host a pressure-cooker on Sunday night. Genoa welcome Atalanta in a game that matters to two teams making it up as they go in this league.
Genoa, the worry is mounting 
A historic Italian club, Genoa are in a rough patch. Long-time Serie A residents, the Rossoblù finished a respectable 13th last season. Now the aim is humbler: stay up.
After 15 rounds, Daniele De Rossi’s side sit 16th with just 14 points. The gap to the drop zone is thin and there’s almost no margin for error.
Recent form is mixed. Beaten 2-1 at home by Inter last weekend, Genoa had earlier nicked a vital win at Udinese (2-1). In between they were thumped 4-0 by Atalanta in the Coppa Italia — a bitter memory.
At home they can be feisty, but they struggle to string results together, especially against technically stronger opponents.
Probable Genoa line-up
The staff should go with a 3-5-2. Nicola Leali would keep goal, shielded by Marcandalli, Otoa and Vasquez. The flanks would be Norton-Cuffy and Aaron Martin. In midfield, Frendrup, Malinovskyi and Ellertsson would form the central trio. Up front Vitinha would partner Lorenzo Colombo.
Atalanta, a season of mixed fortunes 
In recent years Atalanta have been a top-table regular. Used to European places and Champions League nights, La Dea have lost their stability this season.
After a turbulent transition and Ivan Juric’s exit in the autumn, Raffaele Palladino is trying to steady the ship. The record is average: 12th, 19 points from 15 games.
The Bergamo side are nonetheless on an encouraging run. A 2-1 win over Cagliari in the league followed a big scalp against Chelsea in the Champions League. The reaction was overdue after a tricky few weeks.
Away from home Atalanta remain unpredictable, capable of sharp attacking spells but still fragile at the back.
Probable Atalanta line-up
Palladino could set up in a 3-4-2-1. Carnesecchi would start in goal, flanked by Kossounou, Djimsiti and Kolasinac in the central defence. Zappacosta and Bernasconi would take the wings, while De Roon and Ederson hold the midfield balance. De Ketelaere and Lookman would drive the attack behind Scamacca, alone up front.
Key match points
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- Genoa have won only 3 of their 15 Serie A games this season
- The Rossoblù have scored 16 and conceded 23
- Atalanta have only 4 league wins
- La Dea have 19 goals for and 18 against
Football Prediction Genoa vs Atalanta
Atalanta won’t lose
Both teams lack consistency and struggle to set the tempo. Genoa will mainly play not to lose, while Atalanta will look to secure a point on the road. A draw looks the likeliest outcome — or an away win for Atalanta.
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