Serie A Matchday 35 rounds off at Stadio Luigi Ferraris as Genoa and Milan renew hostilities in contrasting moods. With nothing however pleasure left to play for down the ultimate stretch, the Griffins may throw a spanner of their guests’ hopes of pulling off a late European push.
Genoa’s type has not too long ago hit a freefall, maybe as a consequence of an absence of motivation to combat for outcomes. A slim 1-0 defeat at Como final weekend marked their third consecutive league match with out scoring (D1, L2) and a second defeat on the trot.
Regardless of these slumps, Patrick Vieira’s fees commenced this spherical in thirteenth, boasting an unassailable 14-point lead over the underside three. Nonetheless, the Frenchman would doubtless recognize a bit extra from his group, and Milan’s go to could possibly be what they should present that preventing spirit.
In distinction to Genoa’s downturn, Milan might have lastly hit a purple patch. Sadly for Sergio Conceicao, it could possibly be too little too late for his facet’s European aspirations. With sixth-placed Lazio 9 factors away, there’s hardly an opportunity for the Rossoneri to sneak into the European qualification spots even when they win all 4 remaining video games.
Subsequently, sealing Europa League qualification via Coppa Italia glory could possibly be the ceiling of Milan’s ambitions. Milan will tackle Bologna within the cup ultimate in mid-Might, so constructing momentum could possibly be on the forefront of Rossoneri’s thoughts heading into this fixture.
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Genoa
Genoa’s underwhelming patch stretched properly past the abovementioned run of three consecutive scoring blanks in Serie A. Certainly, Vieira’s males have solely gained twice throughout their final 9 league outings (D3, L4), largely due to their dismal type in entrance of objective.
A scarcity of firepower within the ultimate third has seen Genoa fail to attain in 4 of their final 5 top-flight matches (W1, D1, L3). The one exception to this disappointing run got here at this venue in opposition to mid-table Udinese in early April when Alessandro Zanoli’s late objective impressed them to a 1-0 win.
That victory fashioned a part of Genoa’s promising six-game unbeaten streak in residence league motion (W5, D1) earlier than a 2-0 defeat to Lazio of their most up-to-date recreation at Luigi Ferraris knocked them off their perch. Milan’s upcoming go to spells additional hassle, notably contemplating Genoa’s long-standing struggles on this match-up.
Nonetheless, it may additionally function an added motive for the Griffins to get again to successful methods.
Milan
Regardless of disappointingly drawing 0-0 in December’s reverse fixture at Stadio San Siro, Milan boast an imperious document in opposition to Genoa. They’ve solely misplaced as soon as of their final 15 encounters in opposition to this opposition (W10, D4), suggesting they could take this journey down the A7 freeway with nice expectations.
Including to the guests’ optimism, they’ve emerged victorious from 5 of their final six visits to Luigi Ferraris (D1), protecting Genoa at bay on 4 events. Milan’s sturdy latest document at this stadium places them in an ideal place as they bid to win a fourth successive away match for the primary time since March final 12 months.
Conceicao’s lads have crushed Inter, Venezia, and Udinese by 2+ targets ‘to nil’ throughout their final three aggressive away video games. That’s a considerable enchancment on their earlier slumps on the highway that had seen them lose six occasions throughout eight aggressive travels beforehand (W2).
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Harm-hit Genoa should cope with out Maxwel Cornet, Caleb Ekuban, Hugo Cuenca, Jean Onana, Ruslan Malinovskyi, and Fabio Miretti, whose season was not too long ago reduce quick by a shoulder damage. One other situation is Andrea Pinamonti’s poor type, with Vieira’s standout striker failing to attain within the final 9 video games.
Alternatively, Milan can’t name upon winter arrivals Riccardo Sottil and Warren Bondo. Nonetheless, Emerson Royal has returned to coaching after a three-month layoff, although he’ll doubtless keep on the bench, with Alejandro Jimenez set to start out on the fitting wing. Luka Jovic shouldn’t be totally match, so Santiago Gimenez ought to lead the road.
Genoa vs Milan Potential Beginning Line-ups
Genoa (4-3-3): Leali; Norton-Cuffy, De Winter, Vasquez, Martin; Frendrup, Masini, Thorsby; Messias, Pinamonti, Vitinha.
Milan (3-4-3): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Jimenez, Fofana, Reijnders, Hernandez; Pulisic, Gimenez, Leao.
Genoa vs Milan Prediction
Conceicao’s choice to modify to a 3-4-3 has turned Milan’s fortunes round, and their latest return to prominence could possibly be too scorching to deal with for out-of-form Genoa. Nonetheless, this shouldn’t be a stroll within the park for the Rossoneri, regardless that they need to take residence all three factors.
Prediction: Milan to Win
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