Match Info

Competition: Serie A

Date: May 17, 2026

Kick-off: 19:45 UK / 02:45 Beijing Time (next day)

Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris

Genoa Preview

Genoa enter this fixture hoping to finish the season strongly in front of their home supporters, and although consistency has remained an issue throughout the campaign, Patrick Vieira’s side have continued to show defensive resilience and physical intensity at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, particularly against stronger opposition, while their ability to compress space and disrupt rhythm could again become an important factor against a Milan side carrying pressure in the European qualification race.

AC Milan Preview

AC Milan arrive knowing every remaining point could prove decisive in the battle for European qualification, with the Rossoneri gradually improving under pressure during recent weeks thanks to stronger attacking structure and greater balance through midfield, though away matches against compact defensive teams have still exposed occasional frustrations in possession, especially when Milan struggle to convert early pressure into goals.

Probable Lineups

Genoa (3-5-2)

Leali; De Winter, Bani, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Badelj, Thorsby, Martin; Gudmundsson, Retegui

AC Milan (4-2-3-1)

Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Thiaw, Hernandez; Reijnders, Fofana; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Gimenez

We Say

This contest could become far more competitive than Milan would prefer because Genoa’s physical approach and defensive organisation at home often create uncomfortable matches for technically stronger opponents, though the visitors’ superior attacking quality and increased urgency in the race for Europe should still provide them with the stronger platform if they can maintain patience and avoid becoming frustrated during long periods of controlled possession.

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