- Spal — Genoa

: Genoa exploited SPAL's defensive weaknesses, which were statistically among the poorest in the league that season.

: Matches in this series haven't been without controversy; a previous meeting featured a dodgy penalty decision that required a five-minute VAR review. Genoa - Spal

The matchup between and SPAL has historically been a clash between two sides often battling for survival or positioning in the lower half of Italian football. In their most notable recent encounter in Serie A on July 12, 2020, Genoa secured a vital 2-0 victory at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium . Match Analysis: Genoa 2-0 SPAL (July 12, 2020) : Genoa exploited SPAL's defensive weaknesses, which were

While matches between these two can sometimes be "boring" for neutral viewers due to defensive styles, they are often high-stakes for the clubs' fans. In their most notable recent encounter in Serie