Genoa vs Atalanta Prediction & Picks - Serie A

Prediction published on 12/21/25, 10:59 AM  by Erik Gibbs in Serie A Picks

Genoa approach this Sunday's Serie A fixture against Atalanta still deeply involved in the relegation battle, but their recent league form has clearly shifted the tone of their season. After failing to register a single win in their opening nine matches, Genoa made a managerial change in late October, and the impact has been evident in their results. Over the following six league fixtures, Genoa went unbeaten, collecting three wins and two draws and showing a level of competitiveness that had been absent earlier in the campaign. That run allowed them to climb off the bottom of the table and into 16th place, where they now sit on 14 points from 15 matches.

During this stretch, Genoa demonstrated improved attacking output, scoring multiple goals in several matches, while also showing greater resilience in tight situations. Victories against Hellas Verona and Udinese, both by narrow margins, highlighted a growing ability to protect leads. Even when their unbeaten run ended, Genoa remained competitive, pushing league leaders Inter Milan hard in a narrow home defeat. While a heavy Coppa Italia loss to Atalanta exposed lingering weaknesses, Genoa's league trajectory suggests a team growing in belief, particularly when playing at home.

Atalanta enter the match positioned in mid-table, a reflection of an inconsistent Serie A campaign so far. With 19 points from 15 matches, their record shows an even spread of wins, draws, and losses, underlining the lack of sustained momentum. Recent league performances have followed a familiar pattern, with positive results often followed by setbacks. A home win over Cagliari helped stabilize their position after a disappointing defeat away to Verona earlier in the month.

Strong victories against higher-ranked opponents earlier in the season showed Atalanta's potential, but defensive lapses and dropped points have prevented a climb up the standings. Away from home, results have been particularly uneven, with limited success since early autumn. Despite this, Atalanta remain active in cup competitions and have shown an ability to raise their level outside the league. Overall, they arrive as the higher-ranked side on paper, but one still searching for consistency in Serie A play.