Genoa vs Inter Milan Betting: Champions Strongly Favored
2024-25 Serie A Matchday 1: Inter Opens Title Defense At Genoa

Nerazzurri Serie A Title Favorites Once Again
Inter Milan ran away with the Serie A title in 2023-24, as they finished 19 points ahead of rivals AC Milan. The Nerazzurri, who open up the season at Genoa on Saturday, are Serie A title favorites once again and just locked down star striker Lautaro Martinez through 2029.
Genoa recently lost Mateo Retegui to Atalanta and Albert Gudmundsson seems to have one foot out of the exit door as well. Il Grifone finished in 11th place last season but just staying competitive in Serie A would be a success this time around. As Genoa and Inter get their 2024-25 campaigns started, we’ll run through the Genoa vs Inter Milan betting odds.
Genoa vs Inter Milan
Records: Genoa (0-0-0), Inter Milan (0-0-0)
Date & Time: Saturday, August 17, 12:30 p.m. ET
Location: Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa, Italy
Genoa vs Inter Milan Head-to-Head
Last season, Inter Milan drew 1-1 at Genoa, which was their second straight draw at the Luigi Ferraris. Still, Inter won the reverse fixture 2-1. Thus, these Genoa vs Inter Milan betting odds have been dominated by the Nerazzurri. Inter have won eight of the last 10 meetings and are unbeaten in this fixture since 2018.

Genoa Struggling to Keep Hold of Key Players
2023-24 Season:
- Serie A: 12-13-13 (11th)
- Coppa Italia: Round of 16, lost 1-0 at Lazio
Injuries/Absences:
D Alessandro Marcandalli (Groin), D Alan Matturro (Shoulder), F Albert Gudmundsson (Thigh), F Caleb Ekuban (Thigh), F David Ankeye (Illness)
While Albert Gudmundsson missed Friday’s Coppa Italia match against Reggiana, we expect him to return on Saturday, if he’s still with Genoa. Gudmundsson has been linked with Inter Milan and Juventus this Summer but it’s Fiorentina who have been closest to signing last season’s 14-goal scorer.
If Gudmundsson leaves, Genoa will lack firepower with Mateo Retegui at Atalanta. The pair accounted for 21 of Genoa’s 45 goals in the 2023-24 season. Genoa’s return to Serie A, after a one-year absence, was a success as they finished in 11th place in the Serie A standings.
However, it’s been difficult for them to hold on to their star players as defender Radu Dragusin joined Tottenham in January and former goalkeeper Josep Martinez recently joined Inter as a backup.
Still, Alberto Gilardino’s Genoa did win their competitive opener in 2024-25 as they defeated Reggiana 1-0 in the Coppa Italia on Friday. Junior Messias scored the game’s only goal and Genoa created 30 chances.
Martinez Staying With Inter Until 2029
2023-24 Season:
- Serie A: 29-7-2 (1st)
- Champions League: Round of 16, lost 2-2 (2-3 p) to Atletico Madrid
- Coppa Italia: Round of 16, lost 2-1 (a.e.t.) vs Bologna
- Supercoppa Italia: Champions, defeated Napoli 1-0 in final
Injuries/Absences:
D Stefan De Vrij (Hamstring), M Piotr Zielinski (Muscle), F Tajon Buchanan (Leg), F Mehdi Taremi (Thigh), F Marko Arnautovic (Thigh)
On Monday, 2023-24 Serie A Golden Boot winner Lautaro Martinez signed a contract with Inter Milan through 2029. The Argentine has been the center of Inter’s success the last few seasons and scored 24 goals last campaign.
All of Inter Milan’s key players from last season are still at the club and the continuity should be a boost as they kick off their 2024 Serie A schedule. Inter’s midfield also strengthened over the Summer, as they added Napoli’s Piotr Zielinski. While Zielinski may miss this match injured, he’ll provide plenty of experience and know-how.
Inter’s midfield is excellent, regardless, with players like Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu.
The Nerazzurri also had the best defensive record in the league in 2023-24, by far, as they conceded just 22 goals in 38 games. Inter show -135 Italy Serie A odds to become repeat champions and there are certainly worse bets out there.
Genoa vs Inter Milan Match Analysis & Odds
Heading into Saturday’s season opener, the Genoa vs Inter Milan betting list Inter as -165 road favorites. Although they’ve drawn on their last two trips to Genoa, Inter could kick the season off with a bang. Meanwhile, Genoa are +450 underdogs but had a solid 8-6-5 record at the Luigi Ferraris last season.
A draw is also at +300 and would be a good result for the hosts. Genoa +0.5 sits at +125 and they were successful in their pre-season friendlies, with a 4-1 record. Over 2.5 goals show -120 odds but Genoa have only scored once in their last five home matches against Inter.
The Nerazzurri kept an astounding 21 clean sheets in 38 Serie A games last season as a “no” on both teams to score is priced at -120.