Bournemouth: Rose’s team showing impressive attacking form

Bournemouth have made a strong start to their preseason campaign under Marco Rose, producing two eye-catching performances. The Cherries opened with a convincing 4-1 win over St. Pauli before following it up with an emphatic 5-2 triumph against Augsburg, where their attacking quality was especially evident after the interval.

The Vitality Stadium has remained a difficult venue for opponents, with Bournemouth unbeaten in their last nine home matches. However, consistency in terms of results has been an issue, as only three of those games ended in victories. The hosts have shown plenty of attacking threat during this period, scoring three goals in three matches and at least twice on two other occasions, but defensive solidity remains something to improve, with just two clean sheets recorded.

Genoa: improving confidence after a difficult league campaign

Genoa endured a challenging Serie A season last term, finishing 16th with 41 points and avoiding relegation by seven points. Their late-season form was far from convincing, as Daniele De Rossi’s side went winless in their final five league matches, losing three of them.

Preseason has brought a much more positive picture. The Italian club have remained unbeaten in their three summer friendlies, recording two victories and one draw, including a narrow 1-0 success against Leicester City. During this run, Genoa have scored five goals, while their latest away victory also ended a four-match winless streak on the road.

Match facts & head-to-head

Bournemouth have scored nine goals across their last two friendly matches.

Genoa remain unbeaten in all three preseason fixtures this summer.

Bournemouth have avoided defeat in their last nine matches at the Vitality Stadium.