Napoli have won six of the last 10 head-to-head meetings against Genoa, including the two most recent encounters (3-2 in February 2026 and 2-1 in October 2025). Furthermore, 90% of their last 10 meetings have produced over 2.5 total goals.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -10 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +4 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Napoli to win (Match Winner) at 65% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Genoa host Napoli at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in this Serie A clash. The visitors enter this encounter backed by a dominant head-to-head record in recent history, having secured six victories in the last 10 meetings between the two sides, while Genoa have managed just a single win in that span.
Genoa head into the match following a mixed run in recent fixtures, highlighted by a 4-1 victory over Ascoli after earlier defeats to Deportivo La Coruna and Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Napoli arrive having won three of their last five outings, including high-scoring performances such as their 6-2 win against Aris Thessalonikis and a 2-1 victory over Osasuna.
Injuries impact both squads ahead of kickoff. Genoa will be without E. Havel, H. J. Traore, and L. Venturino due to injuries. Napoli are missing A. Buongiorno, L. Marianucci, and P. Mazzocchi through knee injuries, alongside the inactive M. Folorunsho. Despite these absences, Napoli's recent attacking form and superior historical record give them the upper hand.
Key factors
- Napoli hold a superior head-to-head record over Genoa with 6 wins and only 1 defeat across the last 10 meetings.
- The last 10 matches between Genoa and Napoli have averaged 3.6 goals per game, with 90% seeing over 2.5 goals and 80% seeing both teams score.
- Genoa are missing E. Havel, H. J. Traore, and L. Venturino through injury.
- Napoli are without injured defenders A. Buongiorno, L. Marianucci, and P. Mazzocchi, while M. Folorunsho remains unavailable.
Team news
Genoa
- L. VenturinoKnee Injury
Team news last updated Sep 4 (5 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Napoli
- A. BuongiornoKnee Injury
- GiovaneGroin Injury
- L. MarianucciKnee Injury
- S. McTominayHeart Problems
Statistical comparison
Genoa at home vs Napoli awayKey players this season
Napoli
- K. De Bruyne1A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Cagliari | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 10 | Sassuolo | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Udinese | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Napoli | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | Torino | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | Lecce | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 | Bologna | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 16 | Parma | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 17 | Monza | 3 | -4 | 1 |
| 18 | VeneziaRelegation | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 19 | GenoaRelegation | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| 20 | FiorentinaRelegation | 3 | -8 | 0 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Napoli have won 5 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 3.3 goals a game, both teams scored in 89% of them.
- 2026-02-07Genoa 2-3 Napoli
- 2025-10-05Napoli 2-1 Genoa
- 2025-05-11Napoli 2-2 Genoa
- 2024-12-21Genoa 1-2 Napoli
- 2024-02-17Napoli 1-1 Genoa
Our record in Serie A
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