AC Milan is set to host Genoa at San Siro on Thursday as part of their ongoing campaign to reclaim the Scudetto. Currently, they are embroiled in a fiercely contested Serie A title race alongside reigning champions Napoli and local rivals Inter Milan. Milan has not lost a league match since August, boasting an impressive unbeaten streak of 16 matches with 11 victories.
Match Preview
AC Milan is approaching their best unbeaten run in Serie A for this century, which stands at 19 matches. Under the guidance of coach Massimiliano Allegri, they have only succumbed to defeat once in all competitions, which was in the Coppa Italia. They secured a crucial victory in their first match of 2026 by edging past Cagliari, temporarily lifting them above Inter Milan in the standings.
- Last Match Results:
- Milan: W (vs. Cagliari)
- Genoa: D (vs. Pisa)
Genoa, however, faces a challenging visit to Milan. Despite having drawn their last two away encounters with the Rossoneri, they have only managed one win in their last 15 league meetings against them. The Grifone’s recent form is concerning, as they have only gathered one point from their last four matches and are currently battling relegation.
Team Form
- AC Milan Serie A Form:
- W W W D W W
- Genoa Serie A Form:
- D W L L L
Team News
AC Milan’s consistency has been a hallmark of their play this season, as Allegri has made few substitutions. Players like Luka Modric and captain Mike Maignan continue to be pivotal in their strategy. Matteo Gabbia and Christian Pulisic are expected to return to the starting lineup after missing last week’s match.
Genoa’s attacking lineup may feature Lorenzo Colombo, a Milan loanee who has already scored against his parent club while playing for Monza. However, they face injuries to key players, including Albert Gronbaek, Maxwel Cornet, and Junior Messias. Alessandro Marcandalli might return to bolster their defense.
| AC Milan Possible Starting XI | Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Leao |
|---|---|
| Genoa Possible Starting XI | Leali; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vazquez; Norton-Cuffy, Malinovskyi, Frendrup, Thorsby, Martin; Vitinha, Colombo |
Prediction
In this upcoming match, AC Milan is favored to maintain their strong home performance against a struggling Genoa side. Their solid defense, led by Maignan, poses a significant challenge for Genoa’s inconsistent attack. A predicted scoreline could see Milan winning 2-0.
