Right, let's dive in. Udinese strut onto the field with a capable keeper between the posts. Daniele Padelli, with a rating of 7.50 and 3 saves, has been slightly more impressive than his compatriot Maduka Okoye this season. Genoa have Nicola Leali in goal, standing strong with a 6.90 rating and 6 saves under his belt.
As we turn our gaze to the field, Udinese have Florian Thauvin headlining their squad with a cool 7.85 rating and 2 goals to his name. And let's not forget Oumar Solet, who's been rather uncanny with a rating of 7.70 and his 94.4 accurate pass %. Genoa, on the other side, has Johan Vásquez hitting the turf with a 7.50 rating and 1 goal. Kudos to Fabio Miretti, who enters with 2 goals and a commendable 7.05 rating, showing why he is one of Genoa's golden boys.
Rummaging through the archive of past meet-ups, these two have had their shares of fisticuffs. Last three encounters? Udinese 1, Genoa 2. Genoa seems to have Udinese's number, all right.
Weighing their season outings, with Udinese boasting an 11-7-12 scoreline vs. Genoa's 8-11-11, the regular season seems a mixed bag for both. Recent past encounters paint a clear picture - both teams have had a rough time kissing the victory stand. Someone remind them they're playing to win!
So, having pored over all this data like a Sherlock Holmes fan at a convention, the verdict is in. Hold onto your jerseys, it's going to be a close call. The scales tip slightly in favor of....
Albert’s Prediction: Genoa by 1