GENOA, Italy (Interstat) — Genoa hosts AC Milan on Sunday in a Serie A matchup that carries contrasting momentum for two sides looking to solidify their positions in the Italian top flight.

The game, scheduled for May 17, 2026, at Luigi Ferraris Stadium, marks the second meeting between the clubs this season. Their most recent encounter on Jan. 8 ended in a 1-1 draw at San Siro, a result that left both teams searching for consistency.

Genoa enters the match on the back of a 0-0 draw at Fiorentina on May 10, a defensive performance that extended their unbeaten run to two games after a 0-0 stalemate at Atalanta on May 2. Manager Alberto Gilardino’s side has shown resilience away from home but has struggled to convert chances, scoring only twice in their last five league outings. A 2-1 win over Pisa on April 19 remains their only victory in that span.

AC Milan, meanwhile, arrives in Genoa after a 3-2 loss at Atalanta on May 10, a result that deepened their mid-table struggles. The Rossoneri have won just three of their last ten Serie A matches, with a 1-0 victory over Verona on April 19 and a 10-0 thrashing of lower-division AVC Vogherese 1919 in the Coppa Italia being rare bright spots. Defeats to ChievoVerona (2-1 on May 10) and Sassuolo (2-0 on May 3) highlight defensive fragility, while a 3-1 loss to Juventus on April 26 underscored their inconsistency.

Player to watch: Genoa forward Roberto Piccoli, who was substituted in the 0-0 draw at Fiorentina, will be key to unlocking Milan’s defense. The 23-year-old has shown flashes of his ability to hold up play and finish, but he has not scored in his last three appearances.

Projection: According to Interstat’s game simulator, Genoa is favored to win 3-2, with the ELO-based system giving the home side an 80.10 percent probability of victory. The prediction reflects Genoa’s stronger recent form and Milan’s porous defense, which has conceded 11 goals in their last five league matches.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time. The match will be broadcast on Serie A’s official streaming platform.