TIPS - Genoa VS Empoli

[(Genoa) Strength]:
1. Genoa won 3-0 over Vicenza in the last Coppa Italia match at home, strongly advancing to the next round.
2. Genoa conceded 4 goals in the last 5 competitive games, averaging less than 1 goal per game and keeping two clean sheets, which shows their commendable defense.
3. Genoa were unbeaten with 1 win and 5 draws in the last 6 encounters between the two teams, holding a certain head-to-head advantage.

[(Genoa) Weakness]:
1. Genoa forwards Jean Onana and Maxwel Cornet will continue to be sidelined in this game due to injuries.
2. Genoa lost 2-1 to Bologna FC 1909 in the last league game on the road. They were winless with 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 4 matches, revealing a decline in form.
3. Genoa boast slightly weak attack, scoring 5 goals in the last 5 competitive games, with an average of only 1 goal per game.
4. Genoa received 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss in three home games of the new season, only beating Vicenza who are from Serie C, showing the team's limited home strength.

[(Empoli FC) Strength]:
1. Empoli FC striker Bogdan Popov scored 4 goals in the league this season, leading the Serie B top-scorer standings. His performance in this game is worth keeping an eye on.
2. Empoli FC drew 1-1 with AC Reggiana 1919 in regular time in the last Coppa Italia match and won 3-0 through a penalty shootout, narrowly advancing to the next round.
3. Empoli FC scored 6 goals in the last 5 competitive games, averaging 1.2 goals per game, showing decent attack.

[(Empoli FC) Weakness]:
1. Empoli FC midfielders Duccio Degli Innocenti and Nicolas Haas will miss this game due to injuries.
2. Empoli FC suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Delfino Pescara 1936 in the last league game on the road. They were winless with 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 3 games, showing poor form.
3. Empoli FC conceded a total of 10 goals in the last 5 competitive games, with an average of 2 goals per game, indicating a flawed defensive end.
4. Empoli FC lost their two away games in the new season, revealing poor away strength.
5. Empoli FC won only one of their five competitive games of the new season in AH, boasting a poor trend.

[Tips]:
Genoa have been in declining form lately, failing to win in four consecutive games.

The team boast weak attack and poor home strength, but their defensive performances were outstanding.

Empoli FC's recent form has been underwhelming as they are on a 3-game winless run.

They also have a flawed defensive end, and the team are not good at playing on the road.

Besides, Empoli FC were at a disadvantage against Genoa previously, so they cannot be overestimated in this away match.

Thus, Genoa should be supported!

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