Genoa Seeks First Points Against Frosinone in Serie A

Genoa will play host to Frosinone on Saturday, marking the beginning of Matchday 4 in Serie A. The home side is eager to secure their first points of the season following three consecutive defeats to Napoli, Lazio, and Como. As the Grifone aim to turn their fortunes around and kick-start their bid for survival, Frosinone arrives with the momentum of having bounced back impressively after a narrow opening-day loss to Juventus. The visitors have claimed victories against Fiorentina and Venezia, placing them within striking distance of the top teams in the league.

Historically, the encounters between these two clubs at Marassi have favored Genoa, who have triumphed in three of the five previous meetings, including a 1-0 win in Serie B during the 2022/23 season and a 1-1 draw most recently in Serie A last season. However, Genoa finds itself in a precarious position, having failed to accumulate any points after three matchdays of the current campaign. This is notably reminiscent of their struggles in the 1957/58 season, a fact that will weigh heavily on players and fans alike.

In a challenging run, Genoa has not secured a win in their last eight Serie A matches, with their most recent victory taking place over a year ago, on April 19, against Pisa. Since that time, they have suffered two draws and six defeats, including five consecutive losses. At this moment, they occupy the bottom of the league table along with a dismal attacking record, having only produced 2.6 expected goals (xG), the second lowest in the league, ahead of only Parma and Atalanta.

In contrast, Frosinone's form has been impressive, as they have lost just one of their last 20 competitive fixtures. They boast a record of 13 wins and six draws during this stretch. Additionally, Frosinone has not been beaten in their last 17 away matches, enhancing their visitor credentials for Saturday’s clash. Moreover, with six points from their first three matches, Frosinone is enjoying their best start to a Serie A season so far, a stark contrast to their previous campaigns in the league.

On a player level, discussions will spotlight the performances of key individuals. Milutin Osmajic scored his first Serie A goal against Como, marking his entry into the league's scoring ranks, while Frosinone’s Antonio Raimondo has netted 15 goals in only 2,783 minutes, underscoring his significant impact in front of goal. This match is also set to feature the first official meeting between coaches Daniele De Rossi and Massimiliano Alvini, with De Rossi still seeking his first league victory in the early months of the season. As both teams prepare for the showdown, the stakes are high for Genoa, who are desperate for a turnaround amidst Frosinone's rising fortunes.