Genoa vs Sassuolo Prediction 12 April 2026

🔴 Genoa had a rocky start to the season, spending a significant amount of time in the relegation zone. However, the appointment of De Rossi as head coach has dramatically turned things around. The "Griffins" have noticeably improved their gameplay, reduced the number of losses, and started to consistently earn points. Currently, they sit in 14th place with 33 points, holding a six-point cushion above the relegation zone. While this buffer seems decent, there's no room for complacency-any poor run could drag the club back into the survival battle.

🔵 That said, their recent performances can hardly be deemed successful: the "Griffins" have lost their last two matches by identical 0-2 scorelines. In the 31st round, they faced Juventus away and conceded twice by the 17th minute, putting themselves in a difficult position from the outset. They had a chance to claw back into the game with a penalty opportunity in the middle of the second half, but failed to convert it, making the defeat seem quite justified.

🟢 Sassuolo, after a successful last season in Serie B, have confidently established themselves in the top flight and are generally meeting expectations. After 31 rounds, the "Neroverdi" sit in 10th place with 42 points, and any talk of a relegation battle has almost vanished - the chances of dropping back seem minimal.

⚫ Heading into the upcoming match, the "Neroverdi" are in high spirits. Last weekend, they secured a home victory against Cagliari (2-1), breaking a three-match winless streak. However, the game was not straightforward: in the first half, Sassuolo trailed in all key metrics (2-7 in shots) and went into halftime down 0-1. Yet, after the break, a completely different team emerged - the "Neroverdi" stepped up, scored twice, and managed to clinch all three points.