Genoa vs Inter Prediction & Betting Tips (17 August)

Returning to the elite last year, Genoa exceeded expectations by staying away from the fight to avoid going down. Indeed, Alberto Gilardino's men finished in a very honorable 11th place in Serie A with a comfortable lead of 14 points over the first relegation team. They hope to confirm this season or even continue their progress in order to climb into the first half of the table. The task does not look easy but Genoa at least has what it takes to avoid the descent once again. Italian champion in 2021, Inter regained their crown last year.

The Nerazzurri overcame the competition on the national scene to win the Scudetto with a 19-point lead over their closest pursuer. They are logically advancing into the shoes of the big favorites in Serie A for this 2024/2025 financial year. Winner of the Italian Super Cup also last year, the Lombard team was however surprised by Atlético Madrid in the 8th of the Champions League. Inter hope to do better this season.

This summer, Genoa was forced to let go of its starting goalkeeper Martinez (Inter). The club, however, has exercised the purchase options for starters De Winter (Juventus) and Thorsby (Union Berlin), midfielder Bohinen (Salernitana) and striker Vintinha (OM). In addition, right back Zanoli (Naples) arrived on loan. Revelation of the previous year, Icelandic striker Gudmundsson (14 goals in SA) is coveted but is still at the club for the moment. He forms the offensive duo with the Italian international Retegi (7 goals in SA last year). Inter let the end of contract Cuadrado, Klaassen, Sensi and Alexis Sanchez leave.

The Nerazzurri have otherwise sniffed out the right moves by signing playmaker Zielinski (Naples) and striker Taremi (Porto) for free. Loaned last season, full-back Carlos Augusto (Monza), midfielder Frattesi (Sassuolo) and striker Arnautovic (Bologna) were permanently signed while the excellent Spanish goalkeeper Martinez (Genoa) was recruited. Top scorer in Serie A last year, Lautaro Martinez (24 goals) arrives full of confidence after shining during Argentina's Copa America triumph this summer. He should once again be associated with Marcus Thuram (13 goals and 7 assists in SA last year) unless rookie Taremi comes to shake up the hierarchy.