Genoa CFC vs AC Milan, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Orsato
- Referee Lorenzo Manganelli
- Referee Juan Sacchi
- Referee Daniele Bindoni
- Referee Federico La Penna
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 15.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | AC Milan | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | ACF Fiorentina | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Cagliari Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | Atalanta BC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | AS Roma | A | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Dec | SPAL 2013 | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Genoa CFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | SPAL 2013 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Frosinone Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | ACF Fiorentina | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Dec | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Dec | PAE Olympiakos SFP | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Genoa CFC | AC Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #4 |
| 13 | Points | 24 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 1 / 6 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 1 |
| 11 | Scored | 23 |
| 16 | Conceded | 13 |
| -5 | GD | +10 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 2.18 |
| 36% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
52%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season
Genoa CFC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
AC Milan this season
AC Milan this season
Genoa CFC are 13th (13 pts). AC Milan are 4th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Genoa CFC
0-15
4/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AC Milan
0-15
6/2
16-30
3/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
10/3
76+
–/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Genoa CFC
| Milutin Osmajic | 4 G | 1 A |
AC Milan
| Adrien Rabiot | 5 G | 4 A |
| Alphadjo Cisse | 5 G | |
| Diego Moreira | 4 G | 3 A |
| Christian Pulisic | 4 G | 1 A |
| Goncalo Ramos | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 8' Fabio Borini has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 8.
- 13' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 14' Another change for AC Milan made on 14 minute. Cristian Zapata leaves to be changed by Andrea Conti.
- 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' The 28-year-old Christian Romero has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' Genoa CFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AC Milan backline.
- 34' Italy international Davide Biraschi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Genoa CFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Christian Romero.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Patrick Cutrone argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 50' Genoa CFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AC Milan's shape.
- 55' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Genoa CFC and AC Milan are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Paqueta argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 58' A tactical swap from Genoa CFC — Andrea Favilli on, Goran Pandev off on 58 minutes.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Genoa CFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 68' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 70' The referee calls foul for Esteban Rolon. He receives a Yellow card.
- 72' Brilliant from the ! Fabio Borini makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 72.
- 76' Pedro Pereira is replacing Davide Biraschi for the Genoa CFC side.
- 77' It’s a booking for Genoa CFC player. Ervin Zukanovic gets a Yellow card.
- 79' Fresh legs for AC Milan! Jose Mauri comes on to replace Hakan Calhanoglu.
- 83' Suso makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and AC Milan are in front.
- 84' Time for substitution for Genoa CFC. Miguel Veloso is replaced by Nicola Dalmonte.
- 88' Samu Castillejo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Suso on 88 minute.
- It finishes all square. Genoa CFC and AC Milan share the spoils 0-2.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Davide Biraschi ↓ Pedro Pereira 76'
- 87
- 22
-
44
Miguel Veloso ↓ Nicola Dalmonte 84'
- 24
-
19
Goran Pandev ↓ Andrea Favilli 58'
- 11
- 97
- 18
- 4
- 17
Bench
-
32
Pedro Pereira ↑ 76'
- 5
- 8
-
39
Andrea Favilli ↑ 58'
-
26
Nicola Dalmonte ↑ 84'
- 3
- 25
- 33
- 13
- 23
AC Milan Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
- 99
- 20
-
17
Cristian Zapata ↓ Andrea Conti 14'
- 68
- 22
-
8
Suso ↓ Samu Castillejo 88'
-
10
Hakan Calhanoglu ↓ Jose Mauri 79'
- 63
- 11
- 14
Bench
- 90
-
12
Andrea Conti ↑ 14'
- 18
-
4
Jose Mauri ↑ 79'
- 96
- 97
- 93
- 16
- 25
- 56
- 23
-
7
Samu Castillejo ↑ 88'
Coach
Gennaro Gattuso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Junior Messias | 3 |
| Mattia Destro | 3 |
| Suso | 2 |
| Rafael Leao | 2 |
| Christian Pulisic | 2 |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 2 |
| Alessio Romagnoli | 2 |
| Ante Rebic | 1 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.81
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
AC Milan xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Milan win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
50%
Draw or AC Milan
78%
Genoa CFC or AC Milan
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.6%
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
11.4%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 3
5.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 0
2.9%
0 – 4
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | AC Milan covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 25% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
AC Milan keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

