Genoa vs AC Milan preview and prediction: Home side in form face a stern test

Context

Genoa host AC Milan in Serie A on Sunday 8 November 2026 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Kick-off is at 14:00 UTC.

As things stand at the time of writing, Genoa are 11th with 13 points from 10 matches. They have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 5, with 10 goals scored and 14 conceded. AC Milan are 5th with 21 points from 10 matches, a gap of 8 points. Their record reads 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of +9. Both positions may change before kick-off.

Genoa's recent form

Genoa have won 4 of their last 5 games in all competitions listed, scoring 7 goals and conceding 4. They beat Lecce 2-1 away, Juventus 2-0 at home and Venezia 1-0 at home. The one defeat in that run was 0-2 away at AS Roma. Before that, they beat Fiorentina 2-1.

The season numbers show a modest attack. Genoa average 1 goal per match and have failed to score in 30% of their games. They concede 1.4 per match and have kept a clean sheet in 20%.

AC Milan's recent form

Milan's last 5 matches bring 3 wins and 2 defeats, with 10 goals scored and 10 conceded. They beat Inter 3-1 at home, lost 2-4 at home to Bologna, won 2-0 at Udinese, lost 0-3 away to Bournemouth and beat Atalanta 3-2 at home.

Over the season Milan average 2.1 goals per match and have scored in every game. They concede 1.2 per match and have kept a clean sheet in 30%. In 60% of their matches there have been more than 2.5 goals.

Head-to-head

The last 5 meetings favour the visitors without being one-sided. Milan have won 2, and 3 have been drawn. Genoa have not won any of them.

• 17 May 2026: Genoa 1-2 AC Milan
• 8 January 2026: AC Milan 1-1 Genoa
• 5 May 2025: Genoa 1-2 AC Milan
• 15 December 2024: AC Milan 0-0 Genoa
• 5 May 2024: AC Milan 3-3 Genoa

Outlook

No absences are listed for either side at the time of writing.

The form guide gives Genoa some encouragement, as they go into the coming rounds with 3 straight wins before this match. Milan have the stronger table position and the more productive attack, though their recent results have been uneven. Their goals conceded in the last 5 games suggest Genoa will find chances.

The head-to-head record shows how close these games tend to be. A tight game looks likely, with Milan's attacking record the main question for the home defence.