Genoa vs AC Milan: When Motivation Surpasses Standings
May 5, 2025 | Serie A – Round 35 | Kick-off: 20:45 Berlin Time
Monday night in Serie A brings an intriguing matchup as Genoa host AC Milan — a game that could shake up the mid-table standings. Despite Milan’s bigger name, the Rossoneri have looked far from invincible this season, giving the Griffins a real shot to make a statement.
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Genoa: A Tough Nut to Crack at Home
Patrick Vieira’s side has been inconsistent overall but solid on home turf. In their last five home games, Genoa have only lost once — to Lazio — while showing resilience and defensive discipline in the others.
The main issue for Genoa remains their attack. With only 29 goals in 34 matches, scoring is a challenge. Still, motivation will not be lacking. The team can play with freedom at this stage, and home support should give them extra energy.
Injuries could complicate matters — six players, including Malinovskyi and Onana, are sidelined.
AC Milan: Mid-Table Status and Focus on the Cup
This season hasn’t gone to plan for Milan. Sitting 9th and five points off Fiorentina, their chances of qualifying for Europe through Serie A are slim. The Coppa Italia offers a much more realistic route — they’ve already reached the final to face Bologna.
In the league, Milan’s form is sliding. Defensive mistakes and dropped points against lesser sides have been common. However, their head-to-head record against Genoa offers some comfort: 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five meetings.
Prediction: Genoa vs AC Milan
Looking at both teams’ current form, it’s hard to see a one-sided affair. Milan’s shaky defense and Genoa’s home grit could make this interesting. While goals have been hard to come by for the hosts, this game offers them a real chance to strike — especially with little pressure on their shoulders.
Prediction: Genoa to score — Yes. Even against Milan, the Griffins have enough to find the net.
