Empoli coach Davide Nicola will face his former club in front of 4,000 Ligurian fans. Alberto Gilardino's Genoa are fresh from two consecutive victories against Salernitana and Lecce.
Empoli will try to continue their victory over Monza and on a par with Juve. Udinese-Monza will take place on Saturday at 3pm (ANSA) The match will be shown live on Serie A's official website and on Italian television.