# Genoa vs AC Milan— Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/genoa-vs-ac-milan-preview/  
Published: 2026-05-17  
Updated: 2026-05-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

This isn’t just a game — it’s a must-win for AC Milan. With Roma level on points and Como breathing down their necks just two points behind, the Rossoneri travel to Genova knowing nothing short of victory at the [Stadio Luigi Ferraris](https://www.acmilan.com/en) will keep their [UEFA Champions League](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/) fate in their own hands. And they arrive in awful form. High drama guaranteed.

## Genoa vs AC Milan: Match at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Date** | Sunday, 17th May 2026 |
| **Kick-off** | 11:00 AM BST / 4:30 PM IST |
| **Venue** | Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genova |
| **Competition** | Serie A 2025–26, Matchday 37 |
| **Genoa Status** | Mid-table, safe, nothing to lose |
| **AC Milan Status** | 4th — level on points with Roma, 2 ahead of Como |

## Team News & Injuries

Genoa head into this one shorthanded. **Junior Messias** (muscle injury), wingbacks **Brooke Norton-Cuffy** and **Maxwel Cornet** are all ruled out, while **Tommaso Baldanzi** faces a late fitness test. The silver lining for manager **Daniele De Rossi**: **Lorenzo Colombo** — on loan from AC Milan himself — is fully fit and raring to go against his parent club. Expect him to be highly motivated alongside **Vitinha** and Ekhator in attack.

![Genoa vs AC Milan](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/acmmakk.jpg)

AC Milan arrive in full-blown selection crisis. Star winger **Rafael Leão**, wingback **Alexis Saelemaekers**, and defender **Pervis Estupiñán** all miss out through suspension. On the positive side, **Fikayo Tomori** returns from his ban to anchor the backline, and **Christian Pulisic** has recovered from a glute issue to make the squad. Remarkably, **Luka Modrić** is available from the bench — wearing a carbon mask after a cheekbone fracture. **Samuele Ricci** is a late doubt with an ankle sprain.

## Predicted Lineups

**Genoa (4-3-3):** Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez, Sabelli; Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Ellertsson; Ekhator, Vitinha; Colombo

**AC Milan (4-2-3-1):** Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Bartesaghi; Fofana, Ricci; Nkunku, Rabiot, Athekame; Gimenez

## Recent Form

| Club | Last 5 | Key Stat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Genoa** | D D L D W | Back-to-back 0-0 draws vs Fiorentina & Atalanta; hard to break down |
| **AC Milan** | L L D L W | 3 games without a win; conceded 5 goals in last 2 defeats |

## 📺 How to Watch Genoa vs AC Milan

- 🇬🇧 **UK:** [DAZN UK](https://www.dazn.com) (exclusive live stream)
- 🇮🇳 **India:** [SonyLIV](https://www.sonyliv.com) & Sony Ten 2
- 🌍 **Global:** Check your local [Serie A broadcaster](https://www.legaseriea.it/en/serie-a/broadcasters)

## Our Prediction: Genoa 1–1 AC Milan

Milan’s injury and suspension crisis leaves them dangerously exposed, and Colombo will make them pay at least once. But a gutsy Gimenez equaliser keeps the Rossoneri’s Champions League dream alive — just barely. A nervy, tense draw feels like the most likely outcome given both sides’ recent struggles to win.

## FAQs

### **Q1. What time does Genoa vs AC Milan kick off in India?**

The match kicks off at **4:30 PM IST on Sunday, 17th May 2026**. You can watch it live on [SonyLIV](https://www.sonyliv.com) or Sony Ten 2 in India.

### **Q2. Why is Rafael Leão not playing against Genoa?**

 **Rafael Leão is suspended** for this match after accumulating yellow cards. He joins Saelemaekers and Estupiñán on the sidelines — a massive blow for Milan in their most critical fixture of the season.