Alright then, let's get into it, shall we? We're diving into an intriguing matchup between Como and Genoa, a clash that's sure to grind a few gears on the pitch.
On the flanks for Genoa, we've got Nicola Leali, who's boasting a decent 7.35 rating and 14 saves. On the opposite end is Jean Butez for Como, who’s seen his stars align with a 7.83 rating and 16 saves. If nothing else, we’ve got ourselves a goalkeeper standoff, folks.
If we shift our gaze to the front-men, Genoa steps up with Johan Vásquez, Ruslan Malinovskyi, and - no one saw this one coming - Alessandro Zanoli. Despite not hitting the back of the net, Vásquez and Malinovskyi have been steady with an over 75% accurate pass rate. And then there's Zanoli, who does all that and can score too, which almost makes him as interesting as watching paint dry.
On the Como camp, we've got a triumvirate of Assane Diao, Mërgim Vojvoda, and Lucas Da Cunha. Diao has been showing off with 3 goals and a 7.52 rating. Vojvoda is holding steady and Da Cunha might not have a goal to his name but I say watch out for him, he has a knack for shaking things up.
Let’s take a spin down memory lane and note that the last time these two teams met, it ended up as exciting as my grandma's bingo night – a straight 1-1 draw.
Looking at the regular season records, there's really not much in it – Genoa with 9 wins, 12 draws and 12 losses, similar to Como's 10-9-14. Like bickering kids, neither seems ready to give.
However, looking at the recent track record - Como has been playing like they've got a jetpack strapped on, with a massive 3-0 victory over Lecce and 1-0 triumph over Torino. Genoa on the other hand? Well, their results are as inconsistent as my 3G connection.
So, after cracking the numbers, checking the stats and not once referencing the payout odds that I am certainly not supposed to mention, we are going for...A draw. Yes, you heard me. Another date, another draw. Dinner and no show, folks.
Albert’s Prediction: Draw