FIO vs GEN Dream11 Team Prediction | Serie A – Fiorentina vs Genoa Fantasy Team News

FIO vs GEN Match Preview, Team News, Lineups

Fiorentina will be aiming to snap a five-game losing run when they host a Genoa side which needs both luck and a win to ensure their safety at Stadio Artemio Franchi.

FIO vs GEN Dream11 MATCH PREVIEW:

Quick Bites:

• Fiorentina are on a six-game losing run heading into this match. In fact, they are without a win since February, a run of 15 matches in all competitions.
• Genoa‘s season started with four league wins in six Serie A matches. The next four wins came in 31 matches, with 16 games ending in defeats.
• This will be the first time in seven seasons that Fiorentina finish the regular season outside the top half. However, a win here in this match will take them to 11th provided a few results go their way.

• Genoa will be looking for their first win in 10 league games.
• Genoa are without a clean sheet since beating Juventus 2-0 back in March, their last league win as well.
• While Fiorentina have failed to keep a clean sheet in the last six league matches.

Match Details:

The Serie A match will be played between Fiorentina and Genoa at Stadio Artemio Franchi, in Florence, Italy. The ground has a capacity of 43,147.
The game will start at 12:00 AM (IST), on Sunday midnight, May 26

Broadcast details:

Sony Sports Network has the exclusive rights to broadcast Serie A matches in India. Premier members can also enjoy the live action on the official SonyLiv App.

Recent form (Last six matches)
Fiorentina – L L L L L L
Genoa – L L D D L D

Fiorentina Team News:

• On-loan Juventus player Marko Pjaca’s season is over for Fiorentina after the Croatian international suffered a crucial ligament injury.

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Possible ins or outs of this game:

• According to reports, Fiorentina captain Germán Pezzella, who suffered serious facial injuries in the game against Empoli, may make a start here while wearing a face mask.

If that’s the case, Vincenzo Montella will go back to a more traditional four-man defense.

• Jordan Veretout is available after serving his suspension and should start in the midfield.

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Probable XI: Lafont (GK), Ceccherini, Pezzella, Milenkovic, Biraghi, Gerson, Mirallas, Veretout, Benassi, Luis Muriel, Chiesa

Genoa:

• The visitors are handcuffed by a lengthy injury list, while one player will be missing the match with a suspension.
• Left-Back Giuseppe Pezzella is suspended for the match due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
• While central midfielders Stefano Sturaro (knee), and Oscar Hiljemark (hip) are out as well.
• In addition, Luca Mazzitelli (leg), and Andrea Favilli (leg) will be missing the match.

Possible ins or outs of this game:

• Manager Cesare Prandelli has flirted with the formation of late. He has tried 3-5-2, 4-3-3 and 4-4-2 in recent games.
• Gianluca Lapadula seems to be getting to his best. Keep an eye on him.

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Probable XI: Radu (GK), Biraschi, Romero, Zukanovic, Criscito, Lerager, Ivan Radovanovic, Veloso, Daniel Bessa, Christian Kouame, Gianluca Lapadula

Potential Game Changers: Top fantasy picks and the points earned in the last three games

Christian Kouame – 2.5, 8, 12
Marco Benassi – 3.5, 2.5, 2.5
Federico Chiesa – 2.5, 2, 10.5
Daniel Bessa – 2.5, 9, 5
Domenico Criscito – 2.5, 9, 9

Stats and facts:

• Fiorentina haven’t won at home since 16 December; their longest such streak.
• The La Viola are on a 13-game winless run which is the longest in their history since 1981.
• Fiorentina need a result to avoid the relegation. A draw will be enough for them.

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Breakdown of both team’s stats (Season 2018-19)

Fiorentina | Genoa

• Games played: 37 | 37
• Wins: 8 | 8
• Losses: 13 | 16
• Goals scored: 47 | 39
• Goals conceded: 45 | 57
• Shots: 409 | 365
• On Target: 210 | 176
• Attacks: 1865 | 1874
• Average Possession: 50.06% | 46.39%
• Corners: 232 | 185
• Fouls Made: 531 | 536

Players in focus:

Though, both the teams lack the attacking threat, there are a few players who are in good touch and could make a difference.

For Fiorentina, the threat is expected to come from the midfield. Both Marco Benassi and Federico Chiesa lead the goalscoring charts for the La Viola this season.

Marco Benassi:

• Games: 31
• Minutes played: 2,317
• Goals scored: 7
• Assists: 1
• Shots– 39
• Key chances created: 27

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Federico Chiesa:

• Games: 36
• Minutes played: 3,151
• Goals scored: 6
• Assists: 2
• Shots– 96
• Key chances created: 64

Suggested combination:

Goalkeeper: A Lafont
Defenders: N Milenkovic, G Pezzella, D Criscito, D Biraschi
Midfielders: F Chiesa (C), J Veretout, M Benassi (VC), D Bessa
Forwards: L Muriel, C Kouame

FIO vs GEN Dream11 potential winner:
Fiorentina are the firm favorites.