Fiorentina vs Genoa

Fiorentina and Genoa clash in a match up of two clubs that are coming off of very disappointing results in week 27 of Serie A. Fiorentina lost to a club embroiled in the relegation fight, while Genoa dropped 3 points at home to the always dangerous Juventus.

The viola are currently in 4^th place of the Serie A league table with 47 points on the year. They are 1 point up on 5^th place AC Milan and 4 points back of Juventus. In their last match they suffered a stinging defeat at the hands of Siena by a score of 1-0 at the MPS Arena. Fiorentina did have better results later in the week when they were able to advance to the quarter final round of the UEFA Cup after getting past Everton. With the club set to play yet another match in 3 days time manager Cesar Prandelli has indicated his intention to employ so form of turnover with respect to the starting eleven against Genoa. Adrian Mutu, Papa Waigo and Liverani will not play while Semioli is slated to return to action.

Genoa were stunned at home by Juventus in a match that ended 0-2 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Il grifone had been doing well going into that contest, having won 3 straight, and they had hoped to take the next step by defeating a quality side such as Juve. Instead the loss keeps them in 9^th place of the league table with 35 points. They sit 1 point behind 8^th place Palermo and 1 point ahead of 10^th place Atalanta. For this contest away to Fiorentina manager Gasperini will have to make due without Paro, Bovo, Santos, Rubinho and Milanetto. Look for Rossi to return to the right side of midfield while Leon, top scorer Borriello and Sculli play upfront in the 3-4-3.

Fiorentina could be in trouble in this match. While they return to play at the Artemio Franchi for the first time in 2 weeks in domestic play, this will be their 3^rd match of the week with another coming up in 3 days time. Genoa have done alright on the road this season and will be much better rested. Fiorentina lose a lot with Mutu and Liverani not playing and that could be the difference.

Predictions: Draw (0-0)