Genoa vs AS Roma Predictions

Serie ASerie A ยท Italy
low confidence
Genoa

Genoa

Full Time

2 - 1

AI predicted 0 - 2

AS Roma

AS Roma

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, 8 Mar 2026 at 18:00 CET (venue time) ยท 17:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa

Win Probability (1X2)

Genoa 13%Draw 25%AS Roma 62%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5

@ 5.8(+8% edge)

Match Result

7.2/10

Genoa Edge Roma in Spirited 2-1 Triumph at the Luigi Ferraris

Genoa produced a gritty and disciplined display to claim a 2-1 victory over AS Roma at the Luigi Ferraris, overcoming a possession deficit with clinical finishing and resolute defending. Despite Roma commanding 65% of the ball and forcing six corners, it was Genoa who struck first early in the second half and ultimately found the winner after a brief Roma resurgence. The hosts opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, only for Roma to respond swiftly three minutes later. However, Genoa's determination paid off with a decisive goal in the 80th minute, sealing three valuable points. Roma's dominance in possession and territory was undermined by a lack of cutting edge, managing just one shot on target all match, while Genoa's directness and organization proved decisive.

๐Ÿ”ฅ AI Prediction Report

CERTIFIED W

Predicted

0 - 2

โšก

Actual

2 - 1

โŒResult
โŒBTTS
โŒO/U 2.5
โŒScore

๐Ÿ’ฐ Bet Results2/2 hit

over_under_2_5 โ€” over@ 5.8
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btts โ€” yes@ 5.25
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Key Moments

52' โ€” Goal

Genoa break the deadlock with a well-worked move, taking a 1-0 lead.

55' โ€” Goal

Roma respond almost immediately, leveling the score at 1-1.

80' โ€” Goal

Genoa restore their lead, capitalizing on a rare chance to make it 2-1.

Various' โ€” Yellow Cards

Roma pick up three yellow cards as frustration mounts; Genoa receive one.

Genoa

Genoa

7.8/10

Genoa executed their game plan to perfection, soaking up sustained pressure from Roma and striking with precision on the break. Despite seeing just 35% of the ball, the hosts managed 11 shots with five on target, demonstrating a sharp attacking edge and making the most of their opportunities. Their back three, marshaled by Bijlow in goal, stood firm under pressure, while the midfield worked tirelessly to disrupt Roma's rhythm. The home side's ability to remain compact and spring forward in transition was pivotal, and their resilience after conceding the equalizer was commendable. Genoa's tactical discipline and opportunism ultimately earned them a deserved win.

Key Players

Justin Bijlow: Produced a commanding performance in goal, conceding only once despite heavy Roma pressure.
Caleb Ekuban: Instrumental in attack, contributing to Genoa's direct play and helping create chances.

Strengths

Clinical finishingDefensive disciplineEffective transitions

Weaknesses

Limited possessionSusceptible to sustained pressure
AS Roma

AS Roma

6.2/10

Roma dominated possession and territory, dictating the tempo with 65% of the ball and six corners, but struggled to translate their control into genuine attacking threat. Their lone shot on target across seven attempts highlights a lack of incisiveness in the final third, with Genoa's disciplined defensive block frustrating their creative players. Despite a quick response to Genoa's opener and a determined push for an equalizer late on, Roma's attacking play was too often blunted by Genoa's organization. Defensive lapses and a lack of composure in key moments ultimately cost them dearly.

Key Players

Lorenzo Pellegrini: Provided energy and creativity in advanced areas, involved in Roma's attacking phases.
Manu Konรฉ: Battled in midfield, but struggled to break down Genoa's compact shape.

Strengths

Ball retentionMidfield controlSet piece threat

Weaknesses

Lack of cutting edgeDefensive lapsesIneffective finishing

Tactical Analysis

Both sides deployed a 3-4-2-1 formation, but Genoa's approach was notably more conservative, prioritizing defensive solidity and quick transitions. Their wingbacks contributed to a compact shape, limiting Roma's ability to create overloads in wide areas. The midfield duo for Genoa worked tirelessly to break up play and launch counterattacks. Roma, meanwhile, sought to control proceedings through patient buildup and width provided by Tsimikas and Rensch. However, their possession-heavy style was met with a disciplined Genoa block, forcing Roma to attempt low-percentage shots and rely on set pieces. Substitutions did little to alter the tactical balance, as Genoa remained resolute and Roma struggled to increase their attacking threat.

Turning Point

Genoa's 80th-minute goal, which came against the run of play, decisively swung the match in the hosts' favor after Roma had been pressing for a winner.

Man of the Match

Justin Bijlow

His assured goalkeeping and leadership at the back were crucial in repelling Roma's pressure and preserving Genoa's lead.

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Win Probability
Genoa 10% Draw 27% AS Roma 62%

Over 2.5 Goals

27%

BTTS: Yes

25%

Likely Scores

0-1 ยท 0-0 ยท 0-2

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Genoa vs AS Roma Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
25%
62%
Genoa 13%Draw 25%AS Roma 62%
Both Teams to Score
22%
78%
Yes 22%No 78%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
25%
75%
Over 2.5 25%Under 2.5 75%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
58%
42%
Over 9.5 58%Under 9.5 42%

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The Case For This Genoa vs AS Roma Prediction

AS Roma travel to Genoa as strong favorites, with a clear gap in league position, season record, and defensive solidity. Roma's away form is solid, and they have a strong historical record against Genoa. Genoa's recent form is poor, especially in attack, and their home record is below average. Expect Roma to control the match, likely keeping a clean sheet, but with a slim chance of a higher-scoring game if Genoa chase the match.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • โ†’Head-to-head: Roma have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, including a 3-1 win this season.
  • โ†’Recent form: Genoa have lost 3 of their last 5, Roma are unbeaten in 4 of 5.

Attack

  • โ†’Genoa average only 1.19 goals per game this season and have failed to score in 2 of their last 5.

Defence

  • โ†’Roma have conceded just 10 goals in 13 away games (0.77 per game).
  • โ†’Roma have a 44% clean sheet rate this season.

Match Context

  • โ†’Genoa's home record: 4W 4D 6L, with a negative goal difference.
  • โ†’Bookmaker odds heavily favor Roma, but value on high-variance goal markets.

๐Ÿšฉ Genoa vs AS Roma Corners Prediction

medium confidence
10.3expected total corners
Over 58%
Under 42%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.8 corners for Genoa and 5.5 for AS Roma, for an expected total of 10.3. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (58%). Over 8.5: 70% ยท Over 10.5: 46%.

How Genoa and AS Roma Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Genoa vs AS Roma Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

GenoaGenoalast 5 matches

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AS RomaAS Romalast 5 matches

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Genoa vs AS Roma โ€” Last 10 Matches

GenoaGenoaLast 10 results
L0-2
W2-1
W2-1
L0-2
L0-2
W2-0
W2-1
L0-2
W3-0
D0-0
Lvs Como0-2
W@ Pisa2-1
Wvs Sassuolo2-1
L@ Juventus0-2
Lvs Udinese0-2
W@ Hellas Verona2-0
Wvs AS Roma2-1
L@ Inter0-2
Wvs Torino3-0
D@ Cremonese0-0

Concerns

  • โˆ’Inconsistent โ€” 3+ losses in last 5
  • โˆ’No clean sheets in last 5 matches
AS RomaAS RomaLast 10 results
W2-0
D1-1
W3-0
L2-5
W1-0
L1-2
L1-2
D3-3
W3-0
D2-2
W@ Bologna2-0
Dvs Atalanta1-1
Wvs Pisa3-0
L@ Inter2-5
Wvs Lecce1-0
L@ Como1-2
L@ Genoa1-2
Dvs Juventus3-3
Wvs Cremonese3-0
D@ Napoli2-2

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: Genoa vs AS Roma

Genoa vs AS Roma Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

2

Genoa wins

2

Draws

6

AS Roma wins

20%20% draws60%
8 Mar 26Genoa vs AS Roma2-1
29 Dec 25AS Roma vs Genoa3-1
17 Jan 25AS Roma vs Genoa3-1
15 Sept 24Genoa vs AS Roma1-1
19 May 24AS Roma vs Genoa1-0
28 Sept 23Genoa vs AS Roma4-1

Things to Watch: Genoa vs AS Roma

  • โš ๏ธSome recent match stats (shots, possession, etc.) are missing for both teams.
  • โš ๏ธLineups are unknown at time of analysis.
  • โš ๏ธRoma's attack has been efficient but not prolific away from home.
  • โš ๏ธGenoa occasionally produce surprise results at home.
  • โš ๏ธLow confidence in high-goal or BTTS markets due to both teams' season trends.

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How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Genoa vs AS Roma: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 3 March 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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