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The Serie A clash between Genoa and Fiorentina on Sunday is a crucial relegation battle, with the teams separated by just two points and two table positions.
Recent Team Changes
- Genoa dismissed Patrick Vieira last week and appointed 2006 World Cup winner Daniele De Rossi.
- Paolo Vanoli is expected to lead Fiorentina after Stefano Pioli was dismissed on Tuesday.
Genoa's Recent Form
Leo Ostigard scored a last-minute winner as Genoa beat Sassuolo 2-1 in gameweek 10, securing their first league win this season.
"Scoring at the death to clinch the Rossoblu's first league success."
This victory lifted Genoa from the bottom of the table to 18th place, while Fiorentina fell to the very foot of the standings.
Scoring and Defensive Stats
Genoa ended a nine-game stretch without scoring two or more goals since defeating Bologna 3-1 in May. Their attack is still among the weakest, with only one more goal than Parma, who have the lowest tally.
Defensively, Genoa has conceded 14 goals, worse than all but four teams, including Fiorentina, who have allowed 16 goals.
Teams with More Goals Conceded than Genoa
- Fiorentina (16)
- Hellas Verona (16)
- Torino (16)
- Udinese (15)
Author's summary: Genoa’s recent boost and managerial changes add intensity to this relegation showdown against Fiorentina, both fighting to climb away from the bottom of Serie A.