All eyes are set on Stadio Luigi Ferraris, where Genoa faces off against Juventus on the second matchday of the Serie A 2025-2026 season. Both clubs look to get a positive result in their clash on Sunday, 31st August. As for Igor Tudor of Juventus, it is a match to defend their unblemished record and make a serious statement in the race for the Scudetto. For Genoa, it's an important home match with a giant after a disappointing first weekend. Juventus arrive in Genoa confidently, but history indicates that this game can sometimes prove to be harder than the book of form indicates.
Match Details
Date: Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Kick-off Time: 16:30 UTC
Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa, Italy
Competition: Serie A (Matchday 2)
Team Form and Recent History
Juventus
Juventus have kicked off the season on a high, winning rather comfortably 2-0 against Parma in their Serie A opener. Reducing Parma to ten men with minutes left on the clock did not hinder Juventus, as new signing Jonathan David and talismanic striker Dušan Vlahović scored the two goals. With new manager Igor Tudor at the helm, the team are adopting a more direct, attacking style and up-and-coming playmaker Kenan Yildiz has already established himself as a creative force to be contended with. It will be their first away match of the season, something they will feel confident in coping with having had a decent record on the road last term.
Genoa
Genoa's season started with a disappointing 0-0 home draw with Lecce, a result sure to do little to generate optimism. Although they did maintain their defensive solidity, they were unable to create decent opportunities. With a chaotic off-season including a management change, the club still has not discovered its identity with Patrick Vieira. A home match against Juventus is a difficult test, but they will be hoping that the passionate support at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris can provide them with the emotional lift required to take something.
Head-to-Head History Match Analysis
Juventus has pounded Genoa extensively in recent years, and it is a tide the home side will be hoping to reverse.
| Statistic | Juventus | Genoa | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 6 Serie A Meetings | 29 Wins | 29 Wins | Juventus has won two of the last three encounters, highlighting their recent control. |
| All-Time Serie A Wins | 29 Wins | 8 Wins | Juventus has won two of the last three encounters, highlighting their recent control. |
| Recent Scoreline Trend | Juve won 3-0 | Low-Scoring | The scores of the last three league games, 1-0, 0-0, and 1-1, indicate close games. |
| Last Match at Luigi Ferraris | Juve won 3-0 | Genoa lost 3-0 | Juventus secured a decisive away win in their most recent visit to Genoa. |
Genoa's last victory over Juventus was on home ground, a 2-1 win in May 2022.
Team News, Injuries, and Predicted Lineups
Juventus will be forced into a shift after Andrea Cambiaso received a red card during the first match of the season. Suspension demands the side must seek a replacement for him. No other key injury concerns Igor Tudor, who will play very much the same team that defeated Parma.
Genoa has no fresh injury concerns. Patrick Vieira is likely to maintain an equal strategy and team from the goalless draw, with the aim of improving attacking play from his forwards.
| Juventus Predicted XI (3-4-2-1) | Genoa Predicted XI (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|
| Di Gregorio | Leali |
| Gatti | Sabelli |
| Bremer | Vogliacco |
| Danilo | Vasquez |
| Cambiaso | Martin |
| Locatelli | Thorsby |
| Miretti | Frendrup |
| Kostić | Gudmundsson |
| Yildiz | Gudmundsson |
| David | Gudmundsson |
| Vlahović | Colombo |
Tactical Battle and Key Matchups
The tactical fight will be an old-fashioned encounter of offense vs defense. The new Juventus formation with Igor Tudor revolves around a high-press, high-intensity style of play with the idea of pushing the ball to their dangerous front three as fast as they can. The Genoa back line's biggest challenge will be the attacking duo of Jonathan David and Dušan Vlahović.
Genoa's strategy will be to park the bus and absorb pressure. Their solid midfield will be tasked with disrupting Juventus' rhythm advancing through the middle of the pitch. The pace of their breakers attacking will be the biggest threat. The duel between Juventus' center backs and Genoa's best strikers will be the determining factor.
Key Player Focus
Kenan Yildiz (Juventus): Following the standout debut with two assists, all eyes will turn to the young creative to see if he can do it again.
Albert Gudmundsson (Genoa): As Genoa's chief creative force, how he can shape play and create opportunities will be the deciding factor if Genoa are to find a breakthrough.
Dušan Vlahović (Juventus): The marquee striker found the net in the first game and will be looking to continue his goal-finding ways.
Current Betting Odds via Stake.com
Winner Odds
Juventus: 1.90
Draw: 3.45
Genoa: 4.40
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Prediction and Conclusion
Genoa will be well-drilled and intent on their own turf, but Juventus' sheer class and recent form are sure to prove too great a barrier to breach. Signing Jonathan David has added an additional dimension to Juventus' attack, and confidence from that initial victory should carry them all the way to triumph. Genoa's failure to score in their first game means they will fail to get through Juventus' tight defense.
Final Score Prediction: Juventus 2-0 Genoa
Juventus will win another crucial three points, further solidifying their grip at the top of the table and delivering a strong messag
