Milan vs Genoa takes place in Round 19 of the 2025–26 Serie A season, with kick-off scheduled for 01:15 AM on Friday, 9 January 2026. The match will be played at the iconic Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) in Milan, Italy, under freezing winter conditions with temperatures expected to drop to -1°C on a grass surface.
This fixture sees Milan aiming to consolidate their push toward the top of the table, while Genoa arrive in search of stability after a difficult run of results. Based strictly on the provided data—recent form, head-to-head record, squad availability, and predicted lineups—Milan enter the contest as clear favorites, especially at home where they historically dominate this matchup.
Match Overview – Milan vs Genoa
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Milan vs Genoa |
| Competition | Serie A |
| Matchweek | Round 19 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Friday, 9 January 2026 – 01:15 AM |
| Venue | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Location | Milan, Italy |
| Capacity | 75,817 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | -1°C – Freezing |
Milan are expected to control possession through a strong five-man midfield, while Genoa may sit deep in a compact 3-5-2 and attempt to threaten on set pieces and counterattacks.
Recent Form Guide – Milan vs Genoa
Milan – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Result | Fixture | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01 | Win | Cagliari vs Milan | 0–1 |
| 28/12 | Win | Milan vs Hellas Verona | 3–0 |
| 18/12 | Loss | Napoli vs Milan | 2–0 |
| 14/12 | Draw | Milan vs Sassuolo | 2–2 |
| 08/12 | Win | Torino vs Milan | 2–3 |
Milan have won three of their last five matches, scoring 9 goals in that span. Their away and home performances show attacking consistency, while the clean sheets against Cagliari and Verona underline improved defensive organization.
Genoa – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Result | Fixture | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01 | Draw | Genoa vs Pisa | 1–1 |
| 29/12 | Loss | Roma vs Genoa | 3–1 |
| 21/12 | Loss | Genoa vs Atalanta | 0–1 |
| 14/12 | Loss | Genoa vs Inter | 1–2 |
| 08/12 | Win | Udinese vs Genoa | 1–2 |
Genoa have suffered three losses in their last five games, conceding regularly against top-half opponents. While they remain competitive, their lack of goals and defensive lapses away from home are clear concerns.
Head-to-Head – Milan vs Genoa
Overall Head-to-Head Record (136 Meetings)
| Statistic | Milan | Genoa | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 62 Wins | 29 Wins | 45 |
| At San Siro | 39 Wins | 6 Wins | 17 |
Milan hold a significant historical advantage, especially at San Siro, where Genoa have managed just 6 wins in 62 visits.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2025 | Serie A | Genoa | 1–2 | Milan | Milan Win |
| 15/12/2024 | Serie A | Milan | 0–0 | Genoa | Draw |
| 05/05/2024 | Serie A | Milan | 3–3 | Genoa | Draw |
| 07/10/2023 | Serie A | Genoa | 0–1 | Milan | Milan Win |
| 15/04/2022 | Serie A | Milan | 2–0 | Genoa | Milan Win |
Milan are unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning three and drawing two, reinforcing their dominance in this fixture.
Top Scorers
- Milan: Christian Pulisic – 8 goals, 2 assists (12 matches)
- Genoa: Leo Østigård – 3 goals, 1 assist (13 matches)
Pulisic’s efficiency and movement between the lines make him Milan’s primary attacking threat, while Genoa’s top scorer being a defender highlights their attacking limitations.
Predicted Lineups – Milan vs Genoa
Milan (3-5-2)
Mike Maignan – Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, Strahinja Pavlović – Alexis Saelemaekers, Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modrić, Adrien Rabiot, Davide Bartesaghi – Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leão
Genoa (3-5-2)
Nicola Leali – Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Østigård, Johan Vásquez – Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Ruslan Malinovskyi, Morten Frendrup, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Aarón Martín Caricol – Lorenzo Colombo, Vitinha
Final lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
| Team | Missing Players | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Milan | Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Giménez | Injury |
| Genoa | Jean Onana | International Duty |
| Benjamin Siegrist, Sebastian Otoa, Junior Messias, Albert Grønbæk, Maxwel Cornet | Injury |
Statistical Projection – Milan vs Genoa
| Metric | Milan | Genoa |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 58% | 18% |
| Draw Probability | 24% | – |
| Possession | 56–60% | 40–44% |
| Shots on Target | 6–8 | 3–4 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.8–2.2 | 0.9–1.2 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 38% | 16% |
| Total Goals Range | 2–3 Goals | – |
| Most Likely Scorer | Christian Pulisic | Lorenzo Colombo |
Final Score Prediction
Milan 2–0 Genoa
Likely Scorers
- Milan: Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leão
Confidence Levels
- Milan Win: 58%
- Draw: 24%
- Genoa Win: 18%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Milan to Win
- Milan Clean Sheet – Yes
- Anytime Scorer: Christian Pulisic
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FAQs – Milan vs Genoa
1.What time is Milan vs Genoa?
Kick-off is at 01:15 AM on Friday, 9 January 2026.
2.Where will Milan vs Genoa be played?
The match will be held at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro), Milan, Italy.
3.What is the predicted score for Milan vs Genoa?
The most likely outcome is a 2–0 win for Milan.
4.Who are the key players to watch in this match?
Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leão for Milan, and Leo Østigård for Genoa.