Genoa vs Inter – Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Preview | OneFootball

Inter’s pursuit of their 21st Scudetto faces a tricky task this weekend, as they travel to Stadio Luigi Ferraris to take on Genoa. With the Serie A title race heating up, the visitors will be desperate to bounce back from a midweek Champions League upset.

Genoa’s decision to sack Patrick Vieira after a disappointing start to the season has paid off. New manager Daniele De Rossi has steered the Griffins back on track, guiding them to a five-game unbeaten league streak (W3, D2), bookended by a gutsy 2-1 away win over Udinese on Monday.

It was a perfect response to a 4-0 mauling at the hands of Atalanta in last week’s Coppa Italia action. More importantly, another league victory moved Genoa four points clear of the drop zone, giving them some much-needed breathing room ahead of Inter’s heavily anticipated visit to Marassi.

Cristian Chivu’s side will be out to erase the memory of another heartbreaking Champions League defeat. Felix Zwayer awarded Liverpool a phantom penalty in Tuesday’s European blockbuster, condemning Inter to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the San Siro.

Despite compromising their chances of securing a coveted top-eight finish at Europe’s top table, Inter’s quest to dethrone Napoli in Serie A remains firmly on track. The Nerazzurri saw off Como last weekend, cruising to a 4-0 home victory to keep themselves only one point adrift of joint-pacesetters Milan and Napoli.

Therefore, the Nerazzurri head into proceedings as betting favorites. For those following the broader betting landscape, credit card bookmakers at NonGamStopBets.UK remain a popular reference point among football punters.

Full-Time Result

After an impressive start in the dugout, De Rossi is on the verge of becoming the first Genoa manager to win three consecutive Serie A matches since Davide Ballardini in 2021. One of those two victories came at Luigi Ferraris against Hellas Verona, halting Genoa’s dreadful six-game winless home league start (D3, L3).

Furthermore, De Rossi could become the first Italian manager to go unbeaten in his first five top-flight games in charge of Genoa since Bruno Giorgi in 1992. However, that could prove easier said than done, given the Griffins’ underwhelming record of just one win from their last ten home league outings (D3, L6).

Adding to this sentiment, they have failed to beat Inter across their last 12 league meetings (D3, L9). That doesn’t mean the Nerazzurri can take this match-up lightly, having been held to three consecutive draws on this ground. Still, Chivu’s charges have secured five wins from their last six Serie A fixtures.

As if that’s not encouraging enough, Inter boast a 100% winning ratio against sides starting this round 13th or lower (W5). Moreover, they’ve claimed four wins across their last five Serie A games on the road (L1), suggesting this could be a walk in the park.

Over/Under Market

Defensive frailties have plagued Genoa at Marassi, as they’ve conceded 2+ goals in four of their last five home league matches. Meanwhile, Inter have scored precisely twice in two consecutive Serie A games outside the San Siro.

However, Genoa’s newfound confidence under De Rossi could help the hosts breach Inter’s underperforming backline, which could, in turn, lead to a high-scoring showdown.