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Genoa- Elias Havel
- Ethan Meichtry
- Lorenzo Venturino
- Hamed Traoré
- Joi Nuredini
Napoli- Luca Marianucci
- Alessandro Buongiorno
- Sam Beukema
- David Neres
Previous lineup is not available.
Genoa vs Napoli pits the hosts against one of Serie A‘s title contenders at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Saturday, kicking off at 7.45pm (UK time), with Napoli fancied to start the season strongly.
Napoli finished second last season and travel to a Genoa side who avoided the drop but flirted with danger. Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson is siding with the visitors, who have an excellent recent record in this fixture and far more firepower.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Napoli to win | 5/6 | Napoli finished second last season, 26 points clear of Saturday’s hosts, and are unbeaten in the last five meetings between the pair. Genoa, who ended the campaign 16th, will do well to live with them. |
| Over 1.5 goals | 2/5 | Napoli have seen both teams score in each of their last seven meetings with Genoa, while the last clash at the Marassi finished 2-3. The Azzurri have also scored at least twice in five of their last six wins away to Genoa, suggesting this could become an open contest. With Napoli’s attacking quality and the recent head-to-head record pointing towards goals, back Over 2.5 Goals. |
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How Genoa go into the game
Genoa finished 16th last season on 41 points, a campaign of hard graft that ultimately delivered safety. The Marassi is a passionate, intimidating venue, and they will need every bit of that backing here.
Goals were in short supply and defensive frailties cost them at times. Against a side of Napoli’s calibre, they will have to defend for their lives and take any chance that comes their way.
How Napoli go into the game
Napoli were runners-up last season on 76 points, confirming their status among the elite. Their blend of defensive solidity and attacking threat makes them a formidable proposition on the road.
They have a strong recent record at the Marassi and will expect to start the season with three points. Consistency at this level is their hallmark, and few sides travel with more belief.
Genoa vs Napoli head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/26 | Genoa | 2-3 | Napoli |
| 05/10/25 | Napoli | 2-1 | Genoa |
| 11/05/25 | Napoli | 2-2 | Genoa |
| 21/12/24 | Genoa | 1-2 | Napoli |
| 17/02/24 | Napoli | 1-1 | Genoa |
Napoli are unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning three and drawing two, and both teams have scored in four of those games.
Genoa vs Napoli predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli to win | 5/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Runners-up and unbeaten in five here. |
| Napoli or draw (Double Chance) | 2/11 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | The visitors rarely lose this fixture. |
| Over 1.5 goals | 2/5 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Goals have flowed in recent meetings. |
| Both teams to score – Yes | 21/20 | ⭐⭐ | BTTS has landed in four of the last five. |
| Draw | 9/4 | ⭐⭐ | Genoa are tough to beat at the Marassi. |
Genoa vs Napoli score prediction
Genoa will make life difficult on their own patch, but Napoli’s class and superb recent record in this fixture should see them home. Expect goals at both ends and a narrow away win. Score prediction: Genoa 1-2 Napoli.
