Genoa CFC vs SS Lazio Prediction 29 September 2025

Genoa have endured a difficult start to the season. After opening with a goalless draw against Lecce, they managed only a 1-1 share of the points with newly promoted Como. Defeats soon followed, first a narrow 0-1 loss to Juventus and then a 1-2 setback against Bologna. With just two points on the board and a modest 2-4 goal difference, the Griffins are down in 16th place, already under pressure to stabilize before the campaign slips away from them.

Lazio, meanwhile, have been equally underwhelming. Despite their ambitions of competing for Europe, the Eagles find themselves in 13th with four points and a 4-4 goal tally. Their lone success came in convincing fashion against Verona (4-0), but that result has been overshadowed by frustrating defeats to Como (0-2), Sassuolo (0-1), and bitter rivals Roma (0-1). Consistency in front of goal remains a major issue for Maurizio Sarri’s men.

Given their struggles, this encounter feels wide open. Both teams have shown vulnerability at the back and hesitation in attack, often producing low-scoring encounters. With neither side anywhere near their best form, a cautious, tight affair could very well be on the cards at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

Both teams to score (no) 1.80