- This will be the 54th derby of Liguria in the top-flight: Sampdoria lead by 20 wins to 11, with 24 draws so far.
- However, Genoa have had the better of Samp in the last three derbies in the league, conceding only one goal in the process.
- The Blucerchiati have lost only one of their last six league games - three wins and two draws in the process.
- Samp are unbeaten at home in 24 league games, and have won four of their last five at the Marassi.
- Genoa are winless in their last four Serie A fixtures, and are on a run of three consecutive draws.
- Away from home, Giampiero Gasperini's side are winless in 11 games in Serie A (seven defeats and four draws).
- Genoa have conceded the most goals after the break in Serie A so far this season (30).
