Inter’s 2-1 win at Genoa sent them to the top of Serie A; punters may back Inter in short-term title markets and Lautaro Martínez as an anytime scorer. Expect markets to shorten for Inter—look for value on Genoa or under 3.0 goals if odds tighten after this result.
Inter leap to Serie A summit with gritty 2-1 win at Genoa
Inter moved top of the Serie A table after a 2-1 victory at Luigi Ferraris, a result that followed a bruising Champions League defeat and left the Nerazzurri breathing down the necks of league rivals. Yann Bisseck’s early strike and a thunderous finish from Lautaro Martínez sealed the points, while Vitinha pulled one back for Genoa in the second half.
First-half breakthrough
The contest burst into life inside six minutes when Lautaro Martínez kept play alive on the byline and found Yann Bisseck, who drilled a low shot beyond the goalkeeper’s reach. Inter continued to press and doubled their advantage on 38 minutes as Carlos Augusto’s overlap delivered for Martínez, who turned his marker and smashed an angled drive into the bottom corner.
Second-half fightback and late nervy moments
Genoa regrouped after the interval and produced a moment of real class when Vitinha flicked the ball with his heel, cut inside and rounded Yann Sommer to slot into an empty net on 68 minutes. Inter had chances to restore control — Martínez forced saves and Bisseck headed wide from a corner — while Sommer made crucial stops in stoppage time to preserve the win.
Pre-match context and crowd trouble
The match was played against a fraught backdrop: Inter arrived shaken by a controversial Champions League defeat, and Genoa had shown signs of revival under Daniele De Rossi. Tensions spilled outside the stadium before kick-off when clashes between supporters led to cars being set alight and police deploying tear gas.
Injuries and squad notes
Both sides had personnel concerns coming into the game. Inter were managing absences and hampered by recent knocks, yet still produced an efficient attacking display. Genoa missed several regulars but welcomed the return of Morten Frendrup, who strengthened their midfield options.
Lineups, goals and match facts
Goals
1-0 Yann Bisseck 6' (Inter) 2-0 Lautaro Martínez 38' (Inter) 2-1 Vitinha 68' (Genoa)
Key performers
Inter: Yann Bisseck (goal, defensive solidity), Lautaro Martínez (goal threat, decisive finish), Yann Sommer (late saves). Genoa: Vitinha (creativity, goal), goalkeeper produced important stops at times.
Match stats snapshot
Final score: Genoa 1-2 Inter. The win lifts Inter to the top of the Serie A table, with momentum regained after recent European disappointment.
Betting implications
Inter’s victory and Martínez’s influence will likely shorten market odds for both match-winner and anytime scorer bets. Punters should weigh reduced prices on Inter in short-term title markets and consider seeking value on Genoa in future fixtures if bookmakers overreact. With both teams showing defensive vulnerabilities at moments, under/over markets (under 3 goals) and prop bets on Martínez merit attention.
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