This Saturday evening, Inter Milan will be aiming to bounce back after a tough loss to Juventus in the Derby d'Italia as they welcome Genoa to San Siro. With the Serie A title race heating up, this clash is crucial for both teams—Inter will be eager to secure a win to keep their Scudetto hopes alive, while Genoa, under the guidance of ex-Inter midfielder Patrick Vieira, will look to continue their impressive rise up the table.
Inter Milan's Quest for Top Spot
After a 1-0 defeat to Juventus, Simone Inzaghi's squad has slipped two points behind Napoli in the title race. Despite dominating the first half against Juve, Inter failed to convert their chances, leaving them with much to prove. Having already suffered two defeats in their last three league matches, Inter is determined to regain momentum. They will aim for a third consecutive home win in Serie A, a feat they haven’t achieved since last March.
The Nerazzurri have been dominant at home, winning 11 of their 13 matches against bottom-half teams this season, and their record against Genoa is even more impressive. Inter have won the last 10 league meetings at San Siro with an aggregate score of 27-2, and the last time Genoa won here was back in 1994.
Genoa's Impressive Revival
On the other hand, Genoa is enjoying a solid run under Patrick Vieira. After a slow start, the Grifone has pulled clear of the relegation zone. Their recent 2-0 win over Venezia marked their third consecutive home victory without conceding—a feat they hadn’t achieved since 2010. Genoa now sits in 11th place, and their next goal is to move into the top half of the table.
Genoa has been a tough nut to crack, especially with their defensive solidity. Under Vieira, they have recorded the most clean sheets in Serie A this season. However, they face a monumental challenge in taking on the reigning champions at San Siro.
Key Players to Watch
Inter Milan will be led by Lautaro Martinez, who has struggled in recent encounters with Genoa but will be eager to find his scoring boots. Marcus Thuram, returning to full fitness, is expected to start alongside Martinez, while Mehdi Taremi could make way for Thuram in the starting XI.
For Genoa, all eyes will be on Andrea Pinamonti, the team's top scorer, who has been instrumental in their recent surge. He scored the match-winning goal against Venezia, and his performance will be critical if Genoa is to challenge Inter's defense.
Match Prediction
Given Inter Milan's attacking power and Genoa's struggles to score in the first half, we predict a 2-0 victory for Inter Milan. Expect Inter to come out strong, motivated by their recent setback against Juventus, and gradually take control of the match.
Conclusion
This promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams having plenty to play for.
Inter Milan will be looking to return to the top of the table, while Genoa will try to continue their resurgence under Patrick Vieira.
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