Genoa vs AC Milan prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2023-10-06 18:45.
Genoa looked as though they were on their way to a second successive Serie A (SA) win on Sunday, only for a 91st minute own goal to deny them victory in a 2-2 draw with Udinese. That wouldâve been the RossoblĂčâs first set of back-to-back SA wins since February 2021, and their failure to close the game out left boss Alberto Gilardino with âregretâ that they couldnât get over the line.
Gilardino neednât be too downcast though, as the eight points his side have collected from the opening seven rounds include an impressive 4-1 thumping of Roma, and a creditable 2-2 draw with defending champions Napoli. Both of those results came at home, showcasing that the Stadio Luigi Ferraris will be a tricky place to come in SA this term, irrespective of the opponentsâ stature.
Visitors donât come much more illustrious than AC Milan, and the Rossoneri have shown theyâll be a force to be reckoned with this season, winning six of their seven SA matches (L1). Stefano Pioliâs men beat Lazio last weekend to keep pace with arch-rivals Inter at the summit, with the two Milan clubs locked together on 18 points ahead of this round.
Milan showcased their defensive solidity in midweek, holding Borussia Dortmund to a 0-0 draw in the UEFA Champions League. The Rossoneri have conceded just once in five outings in all competitions (W3, D2) since that 5-1 thumping against Inter, a positive omen as they gear up to face a Genoa side they defeated âto nilâ in the two most recent H2Hs.
Players to watch: Genoaâs Junior Messias will be eager to beat his former club here – four of his last five goals arrived beyond the 80th minute. Meanwhile, Rafael LeĂŁo has scored in consecutive H2Hs and comes into this match after assisting both second-half goals against Lazio in Milanâs last league match.
Hot stat: Ahead of this round, Genoa have conceded a joint-league high of five goals beyond the 76th minute.