Mansion Sports – In their pursuit of reclaiming the Scudetto, AC Milan will look to extend their long unbeaten run in Serie A when they host Genoa in the continuation of the Serie A 2025/2026 matchday 19.

The match is scheduled to take place at San Siro on Thursday, 08 January 2026, at 20.45 local time.

Closely competing with defending champions Napoli and city rivals Inter Milan at the top of the table, Milan last suffered a league defeat in August.

Before the match begins, take a look at Mansion Sports’ prediction for the AC Milan vs Genoa lineups January 2026 below.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

AC Milan

Since suffering a surprising defeat to newly promoted Cremonese in the opening match of the season, Milan have avoided defeat in 16 top-flight matches, recording 11 victories during that run.

Now edging closer to their best unbeaten run in Serie A this century, which stands at 19 matches, the Rossoneri have proven extremely difficult to beat under the guidance of Massimiliano Allegri, with their only other defeat coming in the Coppa Italia.

Continuing to apply pressure on their closest rivals, Allegri’s side secured maximum points in their first match of 2026, following up their post-Christmas victory over Hellas Verona by defeating Cagliari.

A second-half goal from Rafael Leao proved decisive in a match that featured few clear chances, temporarily lifting Milan to the top of the table ahead of Inter.

Although the Nerazzurri later reclaimed first place, the tightly contested title race is expected to continue until the end of the season, meaning every mistake could prove costly.

Having won three of their last four home matches while consistently keeping clean sheets, Milan will be confident of overcoming visitors who are struggling to escape the relegation zone on Thursday.

Genoa

Although Genoa have managed to secure draws in their last two away matches against Milan, overall they have won only one of their last 15 league meetings with the Rossoneri.

Even when considering results against both Milan clubs, the Grifone have lost 14 of their last 18 visits to San Siro.

Recent form also suggests that they may need a minor miracle to achieve a positive result this week, having collected just one point from four matches since mid-December.

In their most recent outing, Daniele De Rossi’s side began 2026 carrying a run of three consecutive defeats and failed to overcome fellow lower-table side Pisa.

An early goal from Lorenzo Colombo was cancelled out before half-time, leaving Genoa to settle for a single point that was not enough to lift them out of the relegation zone.

With the impact of De Rossi’s “new boss bounce” now appearing to fade, a difficult task awaits Genoa, beginning with a challenging trip to Italy’s second-largest city.

AC Milan vs Genoa Predicted Lineups – January 2026

AC Milan (3-5-2)

As Allegri continues to rely on a relatively stable core of players, with figures such as Luka Modric and captain Mike Maignan providing leadership, no coach in Europe’s top five leagues has made fewer changes this season.

While consistency in selection has brought stability, Milan could rotate in midweek, with Matteo Gabbia and Christian Pulisic expected to return to the starting XI.

Pulisic, who was benched last weekend due to a muscle issue, has averaged one goal every 76 minutes in Serie A this season, while his likely attacking partner Leao records a ratio of one goal every 121 minutes.

The pair are expected to resume their partnership up front, given that new signing Niclas Fullkrug is not yet fully fit, Santiago Gimenez remains sidelined, and Christopher Nkunku continues to struggle with an ankle injury.

Genoa (3-5-2)

Meanwhile, Genoa’s attacking line is likely to be led by Lorenzo Colombo, the Milan loanee who has already scored a league goal against his parent club while representing Monza.

At the back, Alessandro Marcandalli could return to the starting lineup after Sebastian Otoa suffered a knock against Pisa and missed training sessions.

Jean Onana remains with Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Albert Gronbaek, Benjamin Siegrist, Maxwel Cornet, and Junior Messias are sidelined through injury.

With the current condition of both teams and the available player compositions, this match has the potential to test Milan’s consistency while offering Genoa an opportunity to steal valuable points.

The AC Milan vs Genoa lineups January 2026 provide a clear picture of how both coaches are expected to set up their strategies in pursuit of the best possible result, making this San Siro encounter one worth anticipating until the final whistle.