AC Milan vs Genoa

Milan sit second in the table on 38 points, firmly in the title conversation and keeping consistent pressure on league leaders Inter. They are just one point off the top ahead of the midweek round of fixtures.

Allegri’s side have been particularly reliable at home, winning 67% of their last six Serie A matches at the San Siro. They have lost just three of their last 23 home league games overall.

Even more telling is their recent resilience, with Milan unbeaten in their last 16 Serie A matches. The run highlights both defensive stability and an ability to manage games effectively.

Early control has been another hallmark of Milan’s home performances. They are unbeaten at halftime in their last 12 Serie A matches at the Meazza, often setting the tempo early and forcing opponents into reactive game plans.

Historically, this fixture leans comfortably in Milan’s favor. The Rossoneri have won 20 of the 35 Serie A meetings between the sides.

Victory here would leave Milan with 17 games unbeaten but also with three wins in a row [WWDWW]. A 3-5-2 formation with Pulisic and Rafael Leao in attack is expected against Genoa.

Genoa arrive in Milan positioned 17th with just 15 points, hovering dangerously close to relegation. Their recent form reads four wins in their last 25 Serie A matches, a worrying signal in football terms.

While they have shown occasional attacking intent, defensive frailties have undermined their efforts, particularly on the road. Genoa have lost three of their last six away league matches and have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 11 Serie A away games, a trend that does not bode well against one of the division’s most consistent attacking sides.

Interestingly, Genoa’s away fixtures have been far from dull. Both teams have scored in each of their last 10 away Serie A matches, suggesting that while they may struggle to keep clean sheets, they are capable of finding the net even in difficult circumstances.

That attacking threat could test Milan’s back line, especially if the hosts push aggressively for control and leave space in transition. Putting an end to a four-game losing run remains the key objective here [WLLLD].

A 4-4-2 formation with Vitinha and Ekuban in attack is expected against AC Milan.