Our prediction for this Serie A match:
Genoa and Milan square off against each other at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of the weekend. Genoa were on the verge of beating Udinese at Dacia Arena, but Alan Matturro’s late own-goal eventually spoiled their party in Udine. The Rossoblu are a real force to be reckoned with at home and the fact that they crushed Roma 4-1 in their last home game is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. All Mateo Retegui, Milan Badelj, and Kevin Strootman are out of contention with injuries for the home team.
The Rossoneri, on the other hand, aim to overtake Inter in top position in the standings. Milan are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, but beating the in-form hosts at “Luigi Ferraris” is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. The likes of Rade Krunic, Ismael Bennacer, Pierre Kalulu, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Mattia Caldara should miss out with injuries for the away team.
Highlighted Player (Alessandro Florenzi):
Alessandro Florenzi is probably the most impressive product of AS Roma youth academy since Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi, and the full-back has already developed into an important player for both club and country.
Capable of operating as both right-back and right winger, the talented footballer is probably best remembered from scoring a marvellous goal from half-way line in the Champions League clash against Barcelona, but there is much more to him than an occasional wonder strike. While he usually played as a winger during his early career, Florenzi switched to attacking full-back at both Roma and Italy national team, and that proved a very good move for his career.
While helping the Gialorossi return to old glory days, the right-back left his mark on international stage as well, especially impressing since Antonio Conte took over the reigns in the national team. Despite the fact that he has yet to realise his full potential, Florenzi already boasts an impressive top flight experience and he is predicted a bright future in the game.
Highlighted Team (Genoa):
Genoa Football Club is an Italian football club founded in 1893 and is the oldest Italian football club in the nation. The club plays its home games in the Stadio Luigi Ferraris which holds a capacity of 41 000 seats. Genoa FC shares the stadium with their rival UC Sampdoria. The club colors of Genoa are Red and Blue. Genoa FC is also known as Grifoni.
Genoa FC has a very rich football history. The club won the Serie A in 1898, 1899, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1915, 1923 and 1924.Since 1924 the club didn’t won any major prizes. Like almost every football club in Italy the Genoa FC history has it’s black pages as well. Important players in the history of Genoa FC are: Gilardino, Toni and Hernan Crespo.