AC Milan vs Genoa Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26

The Rossoneri emerged victorious when they last faced the Grifone.

AC Milan are all set to lock horns with Genoa CFC for their matchweek 19 fixture of the 2025-26 Serie A. This is going to be an interesting fixture, which will take place at the San Siro Stadium.

The Rossoneri will be at home, and it is going to be an added advantage for them. They are coming in after taking down Cagliari in their previous fixture.

Massimiliano Allegri-led AC Milan are in second place on the league table. They will be confident coming into their next fixture due to their current run of form.

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— AC Milan (@acmilan) January 5, 2026

Genoa CFC are on a poor run of form at the moment. In 18 Serie A matches this season, they have only secured three wins.

With this rate, they might even get demoted by the end of the season. The Grifone were held to a 1-1 draw by Pisa SC in their last matchup and are going to be under pressure for their next one.

Kick-off:

• Location: Milano, Italy
• Stadium: San Siro Stadium
• Date: Friday, January 9
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Thursday, Jan 8; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Maurizio Mariani
• VAR: In use

Form:

Milan: W-D-L-W-W

Genoa: W-L-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Rafael Leao (AC Milan)

The Portuguese winger is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture. He is coming in after scoring the match-winning goal in the previous league game. Rafael Leao has scored six goals and has an assist to his name in 11 Serie A appearances this season.

The decisive moment 🙌Brought to you by @SN4IFUN pic.twitter.com/V1vNUabZ1I

— AC Milan (@acmilan) January 3, 2026

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

Lorenzo Colombo scored an important goal for his side in the last league game, which helped them secure a draw. He will be looking to step up his game and help his side stand a chance against Milan. Even though he has not been in top form this season, Colombo is still going to play an important role in the attacking front for the visitors.

Match Facts

• AC Milan are on a two-match winning streak.
• Genoa are on a four-match winless run.
• The Rossoneri are undefeated in their last five meetings against the Grifone.

Milan vs Genoa: Betting Tips and Odds

• AC Milan to win @4/9 Ladbrokes
• Rafael Leao to score @13/8 Priced Up
• Goals under 3.5 @30/100 Betway

Injury and Team News

Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez are not going to be in action for AC Milan. They are injured.

Genoa CFC will miss out on the services of Maxwel Cornet, Albert Gronbaek, Junior Messias and Benjamin Siegrist due to their injuries. Jean Onana is on international duty.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 136

Milan won: 62

Genoa won: 29

Draws: 45

Predicted Lineups

AC Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Maignan (GK); Tomori, De Winter, Bartesaghi; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Rabiot, Estupiñán; Leão, Pulisic

Genoa predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Leali (GK); Otao, Østigard, Vásquez; Norton-Cuffy, Malinovskyi, Frendrup, Thorsby, Martín; Colombo, Vitinha

Match Prediction

The Rossoneri will be keen to extend their winning run, and the visitors will be under pressure. AC Milan are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Genoa CFC in their upcoming Serie A clash.

Prediction: Milan 2-0 Genoa

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