AC Milan take on the visitors Genoa in the round 16 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Sunday, December 15th at San Siro (Milan).
AC Milan seek stability under new coach. The "Rossoneri" secured 2nd place in Serie A last season. However, the management had already decided to part ways with Stefano Pioli, despite his achievements, including a Scudetto win. The club appointed Paulo Fonseca as the new head coach, but his tenure began shakily, with inconsistent performances and no consecutive victories early on, sparking rumors of his potential dismissal as early as August. That said, Milan’s form has oscillated between setbacks and impressive highs, such as winning the derby against Inter and defeating Real Madrid in Spain. Toward the end of autumn, the team seemed to improve. A 6-1 thrashing of Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia showcased their potential, though it was followed by a loss to Atalanta and a hard-fought win against Red Star Belgrade, secured with a last-minute goal. While Milan has shown flashes of brilliance, their recent performances indicate a tendency to struggle against defensively compact teams.
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Genoa experienced turbulence after their American investors took over, including a relegation to Serie B—a common scenario for such transitions. However, the appointment of Alberto Gilardino proved effective, as he led the team back to Serie A and comfortably secured mid-table safety. This season, Genoa faced challenges, with key players leaving and Ruslan Malinovskyi sidelined due to a severe injury. The team’s poor start led to Gilardino’s dismissal, and Patrick Vieira, known for mixed results at previous clubs like Crystal Palace and Nice, was brought in. At Genoa, Vieira began with an unbeaten streak, including a win over Udinese and a 0-0 draw against Torino in the last round.
In the last 14 meetings, Genoa managed just one win against Milan. However, their most recent clash in May ended in a draw after two consecutive losses to the Rossoneri. AC Milan is the clear favorite at home, but this will likely be a tightly contested match. Genoa’s solid defensive organization under Vieira suggests a cautious approach, aiming for a goalless draw. Betting on "Under 3.0 total goals" appears to be a reasonable option.
Prediction for the match: Under 3.0 scored goals.
