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Genoa vs Empoli: Coppa Italia Showdown at Ferraris

After six consecutive games without a victory over Genoa, Empoli travels to Stadio Luigi Ferraris for a Coppa Italia second-round contest. The teams enter this matchup with identical woes: Genoa trying to find its first Serie A victory and Empoli attempting to establish its cadence in Serie B. Although Empoli’s fairytale run to the semifinals of last year’s Coppa remains vivid, odds suggest a far more difficult path ahead this time.

Genoa’s Path to Redemption in the Cup

Patrick Vieira's side hasn't had the best of luck with their Serie A season thus far. Last week, after taking the lead on a fine goal from Mikael Egill Ellertsson, they lost a late penalty to Bologna. That left them with no wins in the league, despite drawing with Lecce and Como, and losing in a close affair hosting Juventus.
The Coppa Italia has been a small shining light - they beat Vicenza handily in round one, giving Vieira a chance to create some confidence in a difficult time for him and the club. They have daunting matches ahead against Lazio and the champions, Napoli, so beating Empoli would likely provide Genoa with the boost they are looking for.
Home-field advantage at the Ferraris, where the Grifone fans expect to see positive progress, should help tilt the favor towards Genoa. Considering Empoli's defensive struggles, Genoa’s depth may be just enough to allow them to get past the round and into the next.

Empoli's Struggles Following Relegation

Empoli finds itself in transition this season. Having been relegated from Serie A last year in part due to their cup results, the Azzurri turned to Guido Pagliuca to lead them back. However, the club has only secured four points in Serie B so far, and it has not been a bright start to the season. A 4-0 defeat to Pescara on Sunday highlighted the vulnerability and fragility of Empoli's squad, especially defensively.
Their only league win so far has come against Padova, while in the Coppa Italia, they narrowly advanced past Reggiana after penalties. Last year's exploits, including victories over Fiorentina and Juventus before losing to Bologna in the semi-finals, seem a world away for this group of players.
Empoli's appalling recent record against Genoa is also a concern. They haven't won their last six against them, and their last trip to Liguria ended 1-0 to Genoa in December. Overall, history, form, and confidence all appear to be against Empoli as they prepare for Thursday night.

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Team News and Predicted Lineups

Team news/rankings are likely to be flexible from both managers, though for vastly different reasons. Vieira is likely to mix his Genoa lineup so he can rest players in advance of key matches, like Marcandalli, Otoa, and Ekuban. Injury concerns include Jean Onana and Maxwel Cornet. Ostigard may also get a break after he went off with a knock, too.
Empoli, meanwhile, has more substantial absences to be concerned about. Nasti joins long-term absentees Nicolas Haas, Pietro Pellegri, and Duccio Degli Innocenti, leaving Pagliuca with few options. With Pagliuca and his side looking ahead to the Tuscan derby with Carrarese on Sunday, the odds are that he will have to make a lot of changes, putting him under additional stress.

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