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 will keep their UEFA Champions League 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.
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 (exclusive live stream)
- 🇮🇳 India: SonyLIV & Sony Ten 2
- 🌍 Global: Check your local Serie A broadcaster
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.
