Roma, currently positioned fourth in the Italian Serie A, are just three points adrift of the top spot. They've demonstrated strong form at home this season, remaining undefeated in their recent two home matches. Genoa, on the other hand, finds themselves struggling in the relegation zone, holding the 17th position and only two points above the drop. Their situation is critical as they fight to avoid relegation. Roma faces a midfield crisis. Genoa's situation is even more dire, with their starting goalkeeper, Leali, suspended due to a red card. Furthermore, key players like Thorsby and Vogliacco are out injured, leaving Sommariva, who has only 85 minutes of Serie A experience, to fill the goalkeeper position. Genoa's defensive vulnerabilities include weaknesses in defending against long-range shots. Their player positioning and lack of intercepting awareness makes it difficult to effectively block shots. Additionally, their defense struggles to limit the opposition's offensive build-up, frequently allowing space for them to penetrate through runs.