Genoa and Inter square off at the Estadio Luigi Ferraris with both sides in need of maximum points for contrasting reasons. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Internazionale haven't had any issues dealing with the challenge of Genoa in recent seasons, registering wins in all of their last seven meetings without conceding a single goal.
Inter looking to bounce back
Genoa's 1-1 draw last weekend away at Venezia was the fourth consecutive time they shared the spoils in the Italian top-flight. If they were in mid-table, this might be seen as a positive but Genoa are currently six points from safety and as such, they would need to start turning those draws into wins if we're to see them in the Serie A next season. It's still just the one win in the league this season and taking into account their recent results against Friday's opponents, the odds aren't exactly in their favour.
Inter were handed a shock defeat when Sassuolo made their way to the San Siro last weekend. Two first-half goals from Scamacca and Raspadori handed them their second consecutive defeat at the San Siro- the first being the return leg against their local rivals. Nonetheless, the damage this did to their title aspirations was minimal with Milan and Napoli also failing to win their respective games over the weekend. As it stands, Internazionale is in second place with two points separating them from their local rivals whilst playing a game less.
Genoa vs Inter Team News
Genoa possible starting XI:
Sirigu, Hefti, Maksimovic, Skiri Ostigard, Cambiaso; Sturaro, Melegoni, Rovella; Gudmundsson, Destro; Ekuban
Inter possible starting XI:
Handanovic; Skriniar, de Vrij, Bastoni; Darmian, Brozovic, Barella, Calhanoglu, Perisic; Martinez, Dzeko
Genoa vs Inter Prediction: 0-2
With just one win in their last five league games, Inter's domestic form has dipped quite a bit compared to the heights they hit towards the end of last year. Nonetheless, we fully expect them to bounce back against a Genoa side who are at sixes and sevens this season.