"The Griffins" target a fourth straight win: Genoa vs Milan prediction
Genoa and Milan will meet on November 8 at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa in the 11th round of Italy's Serie A. The hosts are in excellent form and have climbed to 11th place, while the Rossoneri sit fifth. Genoa are aiming to extend their winning streak, whereas the visitors will be looking to bounce back from their Europa League setback.
Genoa: three straight wins and an impressive transformation
Daniele De Rossi's side are enjoying their best spell of the season, securing four wins in their last five league matches. The Griffins have won three Serie A games in a row for the first time in eight years, beating Venezia (1-0), Juventus (2-0) and Lecce (2-1) in succession. Junior Messias played a key role in the latest victory, scoring a goal and providing an assist.
The squad situation allows De Rossi to count on an almost optimal lineup. Elias Havel and Lorenzo Venturino have returned after lengthy spells on the sidelines, while Milutin Osmajic remains the team's main attacking threat with four league goals. Former Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy is also finding his rhythm, delivering an assist in each of his last two matches.
Milan: derby victory followed by another European failure
Ruben Amorim's team are enduring a contradictory season, alternating impressive performances with unexpected defeats. The Rossoneri defeated Inter (3-1), moving to within four points of their fierce rivals, but then lost to Ferencvaros (0-2) in the Europa League. In Serie A, however, Milan have scored 21 goals in 10 rounds, highlighting their attacking efficiency.
Following the European setback, Amorim is likely to make changes to his lineup. Mike Maignan will return in goal, while Diego Moreira is expected to feature in attack after recording seven goal contributions in six league appearances. Strahinja Pavlovic is close to returning, but Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, Samuel Chukwueze, Alexis Saelemaekers and Ruben Loftus-Cheek remain unavailable.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Genoa have not beaten Milan in their last 10 Serie A matches
- The Rossoneri have won their previous four away matches against Genoa
- Milan have avoided defeat in all five of their away league matches
Can the Griffins end their poor run? Genoa vs Milan prediction
Genoa head into this clash in excellent spirits. De Rossi's side have become far more confident in attack, while home advantage could help them put the favorite under pressure. However, the head-to-head record remains a serious argument against the hosts.
Milan have a stronger squad on paper and regularly get results in Genoa, but defensive inconsistency prevents them from controlling matches. Given the hosts' scoring form and the visitors' attacking potential, this encounter promises to be an open game, with both teams likely to create chances.
