Information and prediction for Genoa vs Spal
Rivals in the Second Division of the Italian Championship, Genoa and Spal will have their paths crossed this Tuesday, October 18, in the confrontation that will open the dispute of the third phase, the stage of the 16th finals, of the Coppa Italia in its edition. 2022/2023. The meeting will be held at the Luigi Ferraris stadium in Genoa. The start is scheduled for 1 pm (Brasilia time). It is the last stage before the entry of the country’s big clubs. The round of 16 stage, however, is only scheduled for January, after the World Cup in Qatar.
How does the Coppa Italia 2022/2023 work?
With teams entering different stages depending on their position in the rankings, the Coppa Italia is set in single games, with the exception of the semi-final stage, which is done on a home and away basis. If the duel ends in a tie, the regulation requires a 30-minute overtime. If equality persists after the extra period, the definition of the survivor is done through penalty kicks. The champion receives a spot in the next Europa League season as a bonus.
Where to watch Coppa Italia 2022/2023 matches?
Where to watch on TV – The Coppa Italia is not broadcast to Brazil on open TV. Through subscription channels, matches are shown on Disney ESPN/Star channels. You need to check the schedule to find out which games will be broadcast and the times.
Where to watch at bookmakers – There is no streaming of the Coppa Italia games on the platforms of the main bookmakers.
Genoa’s recent performance
Bought by the investment fund 777 Partners, the same one that recently acquired Vasco, in the middle of last season, Genoa had a turbulent period of transition. It lost its way and ended up being relegated to Serie B of the Italian Championship. Returning to the country’s elite division is his priority for 2022/2023. On Saturday, October 15, in a duel for the ninth round of the Segundana, they beat Cosenza, playing away from home, by 2-1.
In this way, he established an unbeaten streak of four matches in the competition. Started on September 17, the series features three wins and one draw. The victory against Cosenza was especially celebrated for having the Genoa team played at a numerical disadvantage since the 34th minute of the first half. Bani was expelled. At that moment, the team was winning by 1 to 0. Coda’s goal, in penalty kick, at 31 minutes. In the 37th minute, Strootman extended the lead.
So he started managing the situation. He conceded the goal from Butick, also in penalty, in the 52nd minute of the long stoppage time of the first half. However, he managed to stay ahead of the marker until the end. In the second half, he showed great defensive efficiency, not allowing the home team to even make a certain finalization. In this way, they advanced to 18 points (five wins, three draws and one defeat). Enough to occupy, when considering the tie-breaking criteria, the fifth position in the leaderboard. Just one point below Ternana, leader. Four clubs have the same score, including Reggina, vice-leader, which closes the direct access zone to Serie A.
In the Coppa Italia, Genoa had the benefit of a late debut. You can skip the first stage by directly entering the second stage, the 32nd stage. He faced Benevento, from the Second Division. The duel had five goals and the Genoese, acting at home, got the better by scoring 3 to 2. Score compatible with their best performance in the match. They had the ball 58% of the time, built more opportunities for shooting (10 to 4) and led the rate of shots on target (7 to 3).
The current form of Spal
Spal had a recent spell in Serie A of the Italian Championship. It lasted three years. He was sent back to Série B at the end of the 2019/2020 season and, since 2020/2021, he has remained in the Segundana. The 2022/2023 edition of the tournament made the team back in the news thanks to the debut on the bench of one of the legends of Roma and Azzurri. The steering wheel Daniele de Rossi took on his first job as a coach.
He took the place of veteran Roberto Venturato, who had been hired in January and was fired after the 2-0 defeat, away from home, to Frosinone. The 59-year-old predecessor commanded the team for 29 matches. It harvested seven wins, 13 draws and nine defeats. Daniele de Rossi’s debut was far from exciting. On Saturday, October 15, for the ninth round of the Second Division of the Italian Championship, he was in a goalless draw with Cittadella.
The result, which could even be considered acceptable given the short training period, was regretted under the circumstances. The hosts had Danzi sent off in the 44th minute of the first half. Thus, Spal had the chance to play in numerical advantage throughout the second half. By advancing to ten points (two wins, four draws and three defeats), it was in thirteenth position in the Serie B league table of the Italian Championship.
Four points below Cagliari, eighth place and the last club in the region that allows them to play in the playoffs for a place in Serie A in the 2023/2024 season. As a visitor, Spal disputed 15 points and won four (four draws and one defeat). He scored six goals and conceded eight. In the Coppa Italia, he also made his debut in the second round. Acting as a visitor, he overcame Empoli, from Serie A. After a 1-1 draw in the regular period, he scored 1-0 in overtime.
Prediction and final prediction for Genoa vs Spal:
Faced with a Spal in the process of transition of command, Genoa has the prognosis in equality the indicated prediction for this Tuesday’s confrontation for the third phase, the 16th stage, of the Coppa Italia in its 2022/2023 version. .
Prediction for Genoa vs Spal: Genoa win
