Genoa – Sassuolo

Genoa hosts Sassuolo in a match from the 20th round of the Italian Serie A.Genoa managed to improve in the last few weeks, leaving the relegation zone of the Calcio. Right now Genoa is 16th in the Serie A with 18 points and a record of 4 wins, 6 draws and 9 defeats. In their last three matches, Genoa is unbeaten, winning against Benevento and doing two draws against Fiorentina and Torino.For some time it looked like Genoa are major favourites for relegation, but now they are looking like a team which is improving. This could the time of the season when they manage to secure enough points to secure their survival as well. It’s clear that the goal against Sassuolo is only one – the win.Meanwhile, Sassuolo is on just one point and one position above Genoa in the Serie A standings. They are currently 14th with 21 points and a record of 6 wins, 3 draws and 10 defeats. But here we should note that Sassuolo is in a very impressing form lately. They are unbeaten in four consecutive matches, winning three of them. They have won 10 points from 12 possible in their last four games and their performance in the last month deserves respect. Can they continue like this against Genoa as well?Genoa could be without some players for this clash. Armando Izzo, David Biraschi, Adel Taarabt, Miguel Veloso and Sebastian Gorga are doubtful for the next game with different problems.As for Sassuolo, they are going to enter this match without the injured Timo Letschert, while Claud Adjapong is doubtful with a thigh injury.Sassuolo is the obvious favourite here, based on their great form in the last few weeks. They are playing very well lately and they could continue against Genoa. But will they?