Genoa vs Juventus Prediction 28 October 2026

Juventus are priced at 1.62 to win away from home. Both teams have struggled for consistency recently, but Juventus have recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five matches, while Genoa have won twice and lost three times. The visitors will be looking to respond after their heavy league defeat to Lazio, while Genoa will aim to take advantage of playing at home. Juventus possess greater attacking quality on paper, but they will need a more convincing performance than in their recent domestic outings.

Genoa have won two and lost three of their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent outing ended in a 0-2 away defeat to Roma on 17 October. Before that, they secured a 2-1 home victory over Fiorentina but subsequently lost 0-2 away to Rapid Bucharest in a friendly. Genoa also suffered a 1-2 defeat away to Parma before beating Südtirol 1-0 in the Coppa Italia. They have scored four goals and conceded seven across these five fixtures. Their victory over Fiorentina demonstrated that they can compete against established Serie A opponents, but their limited scoring output and three defeats highlight their inconsistency.

Juventus have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches. Their most recent fixture ended in a 2-2 home draw against Rennes in the Europa League on 22 October. Before that, they suffered a disappointing 0-3 home defeat to Lazio in Serie A. Juventus had previously beaten Celta Vigo 2-1 away in Europe and drawn 1-1 away to Cagliari in the league. Their other recent result was a 0-1 home defeat to Cremonese in a friendly. Juventus have scored six goals and conceded eight across these five matches, indicating that their defensive performances have been inconsistent. The away win over Celta Vigo showed their ability to produce results on the road, although the loss to Lazio exposed weaknesses that they will need to address.

The key challenge for Juventus will be to regain defensive stability and turn their attacking quality into a more consistent performance. Genoa could make the match competitive if they remain compact and exploit counterattacking opportunities, but their recent scoring record suggests they may struggle to create enough chances against a well-organised opponent. Juventus have also shown that they can win away from home, which could prove decisive if they avoid the mistakes seen in their recent defeats.

Juventus remain the preferred selection because of their stronger overall squad and ability to produce positive away results. However, their recent defensive problems and inconsistent league form mean that an away victory should not be considered guaranteed. If the visitors improve their organisation and make better use of their attacking opportunities, they have a good chance of securing all three points.

Juventus to win at 1.62