* Genoa are 11th in the Serie A table with 39 points from 30 matches, 11 points off the final Europa League slot.
* The Grifoni have always scored against Cagliari at home in Serie A and have lost just once against the Sardinians in the Italian top flight in front of their own supporters.
* Davide Ballardini’s side have mustered ten points from their last four home fixtures.
* Cagliari are placed 12th in the league standings, level on points with Genoa.
* The Isolani have won just one of their last five away matches in the league and have failed to win any of their last three Serie A fixtures.
* Roberto Donadoni’s side have netted nine goals from corners, a record in the league equalled by Udinese.
LAST MEETING
November 14, 2010: Cagliari 0-1 Genoa
Andrea Ranocchia scored the only goal of the match seven minutes from the full-time whistle.
PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Genoa: Eduardo; Mesto, Kaladze, Dainelli, Criscito; Rossi, Konko, Rafinha, Antonelli; Palacio, Floro Flores
Cagliari: Agazzi; Perico, Canini, Astori, Agostini; Biondini, Nainggolan, Lazzari; Cossu, Missiroli; Acquafresca
A win for Genoa could be the eventual outcome as they are playing at home.
Genoa 2-0 Cagliari 
