Italian Serie A Clash: Genoa Faces Pisa in a Crucial Mid-Season Encounter, with Both Teams Battling for Survival and Seeking Vital Points

The Italian Serie A, or Italian Serie A, enters its 18th round, marking the halfway point of the season. Genoa currently occupies the 17th position in the league standings, having secured 3 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. They have scored 17 goals while conceding 27. At home, their record is 1 win, 3 draws, and 5 losses, with 5 goals scored and 12 conceded. Genoa is currently hovering near the relegation zone, facing significant pressure to avoid demotion. Their recent form has been poor, suffering a 3-game losing streak, including a 1-3 away defeat to Roma in their last match. This home game against a team positioned lower in the standings presents a valuable opportunity for Genoa to secure a win. Pisa currently holds the 19th position in the league, with a record of 1 win, 8 draws, and 8 losses. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 24. Their away record is 0 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, with 11 goals scored and 17 conceded. In their previous match, Pisa lost 0-2 at home to Juventus, extending their winless streak to six games. However, they haven't experienced three consecutive losses. Their last away game saw them draw 2-2 against Cagliari, although some luck was involved in securing the draw. Pisa is also in the relegation zone and is highly motivated to gain points to avoid relegation.