AC Milan vs Genoa Prediction & Betting Tips (8 January)

Back at the forefront under the leadership of Massimiliano Allegri this season, AC Milan can believe in their chances of winning the Scudetto. The Lombard team is currently 2nd in Serie A and is a small point behind Inter. Beaten on the first day, the Rossoneri have not lost since 11 victories and 5 draws. After being held in check at home by Sassuolo 2-2, they resumed their march forward with successes against Hellas Verona 3-0 and Cagliari last Friday 0-1. Present in the Italian Super Cup, AC Milan lost to Napoli in the semi-final 0-2. Genoa now occupies 17th place in Serie A with one more game and 3 points ahead of the first relegation team.

After a sluggish start to the championship, the leaders chose to dismiss French coach Patrick Vieira at the end of October. This change had the expected effects since the club went 5 games without defeat, 3 wins and 2 draws. Unfortunately, Daniele De Rossi's gang has restarted a bad dynamic with a series of 4 games without a victory. Beaten by Inter 1-2, Atalanta 0-1 and Roma 3-1, Genoa was then held to a draw at home by bottom-placed Pisa last weekend 1-1. 

Looking at the recent form of both sides, the contrast is striking. Milan’s last five matches show a team capable of controlling territory and dictating tempo, with clean sheets becoming more frequent as their defensive unit gains confidence. Genoa, on the other hand, have found goals difficult to come by, scoring only once in their last three outings while conceding late in key momentsLiveScore. Their midfield has shown promise in spells, but transitions remain a weak point, especially against teams that press aggressively. Milan’s ability to stretch play through wide channels and exploit defensive lapses could prove decisive, particularly given Genoa’s difficulty in maintaining structure under sustained pressure.

With all factors considered—recent form, squad stability, tactical cohesion, and the psychological momentum—this matchup leans toward a tight but controlled performance from Milan. Genoa’s resilience may keep the match competitive, but their struggles in the final third and tendency to concede late weigh heavily in the balance. As such, the most realistic outcome appears to be a narrow Milan victory, and the prediction stands at a 1:0 correct score.

• Summary: Milan is going head to head with Genoa starting on 8 Jan 2026 at 19:45 UTC at San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza stadium, Milan city, Italy. The match is a part of the Serie A .
• Referee: Maurizio Mariani
• AC Milan Feedinco Rating: 6.97
• Genoa Feedinco Rating: 6.71