Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Genoa vs AC Milan in the Serie A. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 11:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Genoa vs AC Milan |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 11:30 BST |
| Venue | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
Match Prediction: Genoa 0-1 AC Milan
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 08 Jan 2026 |  AC Milan vs  Genoa |
1 – 1 | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 05 May 2025 | Genoa vs AC Milan |
1 – 2 | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| Serie A | 15 Dec 2024 | AC Milan vs Genoa |
0 – 0 | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 05 May 2024 | AC Milan vs Genoa |
3 – 3 | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 07 Oct 2023 | Genoa vs AC Milan |
0 – 1 | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
Genoa have kept two straight clean sheets in the league, but both came away from home and this is a different test against an AC Milan side that still have enough quality to edge tight games. Milan’s recent results have been mixed, yet the head-to-head record shows several close meetings, which points towards another low-margin contest at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris. With no xG data available, the recent scorelines suggest a game that could stay narrow for long spells.
Genoa’s home defeat to Como and their wins over Pisa and Sassuolo show they can be involved in tight, low-scoring matches, but they have also been held to goalless draws in their last two league outings. Milan have not been consistent either, but they have enough in the predicted shape to create the one decisive moment that matters. Match Prediction: Genoa 0-1 AC Milan
Form Guide & Team Overview
Genoa
Genoa come into this match on the back of two 0-0 draws in the league, away to Fiorentina and Atalanta, which underlines a recent run built on defensive discipline. Before that, they lost 0-2 at home to Como, but they had picked up back-to-back 2-1 wins against Pisa and Sassuolo, so their form has been mixed rather than poor.
The recent results point to a side that can stay competitive, especially in tighter games, but one that has not been producing many goals. That makes their home record in this short run important, because the clean sheets have come on the road while the defeat to Como came at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris.
Genoa Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 10 May 2026 |  Fiorentina vs Genoa |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| Serie A | 2 May 2026 |  Atalanta vs Genoa |
0 – 0 | D | Gewiss Stadium |
| Serie A | 26 Apr 2026 | Genoa vs  Como |
0 – 2 | L | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| Serie A | 19 Apr 2026 |  Pisa vs Genoa |
1 – 2 | W | Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani |
| Serie A | 12 Apr 2026 | Genoa vs  Sassuolo |
2 – 1 | W | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
AC Milan
AC Milan’s recent league form has been inconsistent, with losses to Atalanta, Sassuolo and Udinese, plus a goalless draw with Juventus. Their only win in the last five league matches was a 1-0 away victory over Hellas Verona, which shows they have been capable of grinding out a result but not doing so regularly.
The scorelines suggest Milan have struggled for control in recent matches, particularly at home where they lost 2-3 to Atalanta and 0-3 to Udinese. Even so, the narrow win at Hellas Verona and the draw with Juventus show they can still keep things tight when needed.
AC Milan Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 10 May 2026 | AC Milan vs Atalanta |
2 – 3 | L | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 3 May 2026 | Sassuolo vs AC Milan |
2 – 0 | L | MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore |
| Serie A | 26 Apr 2026 | AC Milan vs  Juventus |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 19 Apr 2026 |  Hellas Verona vs AC Milan |
0 – 1 | W | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| Serie A | 11 Apr 2026 | AC Milan vs  Udinese |
0 – 3 | L | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
Team News & Injury Report
Genoa
- Maxwel Cornet (Muscle Fatigue)
- Sebastian Otoa (Muscle Fatigue)
AC Milan
- Alexis Saelemaekers (Yellow Card Suspension)
- Pervis Estupiñán (Yellow Card Suspension)
- Rafael Leão (Yellow Card Suspension)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Genoa (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Justin Bijlow (Goalkeeper), Alessandro Marcandalli (Defender), Leo Østigård (Defender), Nils Zätterström (Defender), Aarón Martín (Midfielder), Alexsandro Amorim de Freitas Filho (Midfielder), Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Midfielder), Morten Frendrup (Midfielder), Jeff Ekhator (Attacker), Lorenzo Colombo (Attacker), Vitinha (Attacker)
Genoa’s predicted 3-4-2-1 should give them a compact base, with the wing-backs helping them stay organised while still offering width in transition. Jeff Ekhator and Lorenzo Colombo can work between the lines to support Vitinha and make the most of any counter-attacking openings.
AC Milan (3-5-2)
Predicted lineup: Mike Maignan (Goalkeeper), Koni De Winter (Defender), Matteo Gabbia (Defender), Strahinja Pavlović (Defender), Adrien Rabiot (Midfielder), TBC (Midfielder), Davide Bartesaghi (Midfielder), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Midfielder), Samuele Ricci (Midfielder), TBC (Attacker), Santiago Gimenez (Attacker)
AC Milan’s predicted 3-5-2 gives them a strong central structure, with Adrien Rabiot and Ruben Loftus-Cheek able to support both the build-up and the press. Santiago Gimenez should benefit from service from deeper areas, while the wing-backs and midfield runners can help Milan overload Genoa in key moments.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Genoa | AC Milan | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Genoa | AC Milan | Jeff Ekhator will need to be sharp against Koni De Winter, because Genoa’s attacking threat may depend on how well he can turn limited possession into chances. |
| Genoa | AC Milan | Aarón Martín’s role against Adrien Rabiot could be important, as Genoa will need control down that side to stop Milan settling into rhythm. |
| Genoa | AC Milan | Jeff Ekhator is key for Genoa because he offers one of their main routes to goal in a system that has recently produced low-scoring games. |
| Genoa | AC Milan | Santiago Gimenez is key for AC Milan because Milan’s recent results show they may only need one clear chance, and he is the forward most likely to finish it. |
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