Genoa vs Cagliari prediction and preview for this Serie A match on 29/04/2024 from our Football experts.

Sitting comfortably at 12th in Serie A with just five matches remaining, Genoa’s season back in the top flight is shaping up to be a successful one, barring any major setbacks that could threaten their league status.

Under Alberto Gilardino, Genoa’s initial aim of breaking into the top 10 has faded following recent results, including a defeat last week to Lazio, which also ousted them from the Coppa Italia earlier in the season. They've managed to secure only six points from their last six matches.

Despite challenging top-tier teams this season—securing wins against Roma and drawing with powerhouses like Inter Milan, Napoli, and Juventus—Genoa’s notable performances have predominantly been against lower-ranked sides. They've amassed the most points (25) in games against teams outside the top 11.

Facing Cagliari at Marassi, where Genoa has clinched narrow 1-0 victories in their last three encounters, they hope to repeat history despite losing to Cagliari 2-1 in their last meeting. Cagliari, meanwhile, have been struggling, with only one clean sheet in their last 20 Serie A games against Genoa and failing to score in four of their last six matches.

Despite the odds, Claudio Ranieri’s Cagliari has shown resilience with strong performances, including a recent draw against Juventus and a victory over Atalanta. Sitting four points above the relegation zone and unbeaten in four games, they aim for a rare away win at Marassi, where they have struggled historically, winning only once in their 16 road games since promotion.