As Inter Milan prepares to face Genoa on Sunday, both teams are navigating contrasting trajectories in Serie A. The match will take place at the historic Stadio Ferraris as Inter seeks to recover from recent setbacks in European competition.
Match Preview: Genoa vs Inter Milan
Inter Milan recently suffered a defeat against Liverpool in the Champions League. This disappointing loss adds to their struggles in high-stakes matches. In Serie A, they have struggled against key rivals, including Juventus, Napoli, and AC Milan, having lost to each this season. Currently, they sit sixth in the league.
The Nerazzurri showcased their offensive prowess in a 4-0 victory against Como last week. This impressive performance highlighted their ability to dominate smaller teams, scoring 32 goals and utilizing 12 different scorers this season. Inter aims to secure their first away victory against Genoa since February 2018, having won nine of their last 12 encounters.
Genoa’s Recent Form
Genoa, under the new management of Daniele De Rossi, has seen a revitalization. Their latest victory came in a 2-1 win against Udinese, marking a significant turnaround in their goal-scoring ability. Previously averaging just 0.44 goals per game, they have now netted 11 goals in their last five matches. This resurgence has lifted them out of the relegation zone.
However, despite this improvement, Genoa’s home form has been lackluster, accumulating only six points from 21 available this season. Their last win over Inter can be traced back nearly five years, leaving them as the underdogs in this fixture.
Team News
- Inter Milan: Key defender Francesco Acerbi is out until 2026 due to a thigh injury. Possible replacements include Yann Bisseck or Stefan de Vrij. Wing-backs Denzel Dumfries and Matteo Darmian remain sidelined, and Hakan Calhanoglu may miss the match with a minor injury.
- Genoa: They hope to have top scorer Leo Ostigard available despite a calf issue. Backup goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist is ruled out.
Predicted Lineups
Genoa: Leali; Marcandalli, Otoa, Vazquez; Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Thorsby, Martin; Vitinha, Colombo.
Inter Milan: Sommer; Akanji, Bisseck, Bastoni; Augusto, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez.
Match Prediction
Expect a tightly contested match with Inter Milan edging out Genoa 2-1. Despite their recent struggles, Inter has shown resilience and an ability to score late in matches. With Genoa’s recent improvement, they will need to maintain their momentum to avoid fading in the final minutes.
