Genoa vs Napoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Genoa vs Napoli Predictions
Napoli are capable of securing the spoils when it comes to Full-Time Result wagering and we’ll back them with optimism against Genoa. The odds of -120 are really appealing when it comes to this pick.
Explore our full Genoa vs Napoli betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Genoa vs Napoli Preview
Genoa go head-to-head with Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 22 August.
Daniele De Rossi's Genoa have made a number of additions to their squad this summer, with centre-forwards Lorenzo Colombo and Elias Havel, left-back David Puczka and central midfielders Djibril Sow, Franz-Ethan Meichtry and Samuel Wiafe among their permanent arrivals. Forward Jeff Ekhator is among the notable players to have left the club, while several loanees have returned to their parent clubs.
Genoa finished 16th in the 2025/26 Serie A with 41 points from 38 matches. They ended their season with a 1-0 away defeat to Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare. Il Grifone dominated possession with 68% but registered just one shot on target.
The new season got off to a winning start for Genoa on Sunday night, with a 4-1 home victory over Serie B side Ascoli in the Coppa Italia.
Napoli have added several players to their squad this summer, with centre-forward Rasmus Hoejlund, right-winger Alisson Santos and goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovi-Savic among their leading permanent arrivals. Centre-forwards Romelu Lukaku and Giovanni Simeone, left-back Miguel Gutierrez and right-back Alessandro Zanoli are among the main departures.
Last season saw Napoli finish runners-up in Serie A with 76 points from 38 matches, 11 points behind champions Inter. Massimiliano Allegri's team ended the campaign with a 1-0 home victory over Udinese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. I Partenopei enjoyed 68% possession and registered six shots on target, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the winner in the 24th minute.
H2H: Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 3-2 Napoli Win
Napoli have claimed back-to-back victories over Genoa. The most recent triumph saw them win 3-2 away at Stadio Luigi Ferraris after a 2-1 home success at Diego Armando Maradona. It’s been six Napoli wins, three draws and one Genoa victory in the past 10 H2H matches.
| Serie A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Napoli |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 19 |  Genoa |
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 3:10 | 1 |
Genoa have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. The Liguria team have averaged 53.0% possession, 416.0 passes and 4.1 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.1 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 3.6 corners.
Johan Vasquez and five of his team-mates all top the scoring with 1 goals apiece. Tommaso Baldanzi has the most assists with 2, while goalie Justin Bijlow has recorded 3 clean sheets.
Napoli have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.4 shots on goal, 14.1 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Naples side average 62.7% possession, 607.8 passes, 6.2 corners awarded and 2.8 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 8.9 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.
Scott McTominay has recorded 4 goals, Rasmus Hoejlund 3, with Alisson Santos and Matteo Politano both managing 2. Rasmus Hoejlund has been chief assist maker with 3, while Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Alex Meret have recorded 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Genoa confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Justin Bijlow (GK), Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Oestigard, Johan Vasquez, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Morten Frendrup, Amorim, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Tommaso Baldanzi, Lorenzo Colombo, Vitinha.
Napoli confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alex Meret (GK), Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Rafa Marin, Leonardo Spinazzola, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay, Matteo Politano, Rasmus Hoejlund, Alisson Santos.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll confidently go for Napoli when it comes to winning this Serie A encounter. This looks a value proposition at -120 which means we are able to bank a nice return if the visitors are able to triumph.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Serie A data.
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
The Asian Handicap supplies you with the opportunity to get more juice on your bets. You can alter the line for Napoli and select the odds for your betting preference.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Napoli winning 1-0. Odds of +500 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Scott McTominay (Napoli) has registered one or more shots on goal in six of his past eight Serie A games on the road. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Target line and there are odds of -135 available.
Alisson Santos (Napoli) has racked up two goals in his past ten Serie A games. We’re content to land the +180 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been five straight Genoa games where 8.5 corners has not been covered, while the same outcome has happened in four consecutive Napoli matches. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line is too big, go for a price of -156 that the sides go under.
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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this bet builder including Napoli to triumph, No on the Both Teams to Score market along with under 8.5 corners to be awarded.
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Genoa vs Napoli Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Napoli are the -103 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 51% chance of triumphing in this Serie A encounter according to the latest odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +325 for Genoa.
There are different ways to bet on Napoli including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -104, although Genoa +0.5 is a viable alternative at -120 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. Both Teams to Score No is available at -137 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.
The best football betting sites cover Serie A games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Rasmus Højlund is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +430 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +190.
Stats: Last 10 Serie A matches only.
Genoa have managed five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Napoli haven’t been beaten in five straight games away from home. I Partenopei have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
The past meeting at Stadio Luigi Ferraris saw Napoli defeat Genoa 3-2. There have been four Napoli wins, one Genoa success and one draw in the past 6 H2H meetings at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 3.10 | 1.70 | 1.40 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Napoli Away Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.60 | 1.50 | 1.10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Serie A: 07/02 2026 Genoa 2 Napoli 3
- Serie A: 05/10 2025 Napoli 2 Genoa 1
- Serie A: 11/05 2025 Napoli 2 Genoa 2
- Serie A: 21/12 2024 Genoa 1 Napoli 2
- Serie A: 17/02 2024 Napoli 1 Genoa 1
- Serie A: 16/09 2023 Genoa 2 Napoli 2
- Serie A: 15/05 2022 Napoli 3 Genoa 0
- Serie A: 29/08 2021 Genoa 1 Napoli 2
- Serie A: 06/02 2021 Genoa 2 Napoli 1
- Serie A: 27/09 2020 Napoli 6 Genoa 0
Genoa League Stats
Napoli League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Genoa vs Napoli Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Genoa vs Napoli before making your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Serie A lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Genoa Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Napoli Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Genoa Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Napoli Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Genoa Substitutes
- 2Mario Mitaj
- 3Aaron Martin Caricol
- 10Junior Messias
- 11Franz-Ethan Meichtry
- 20Stefano Sabelli
- 31David Puczka
- 34Sebastian Otoa
- 39Daniele Sommariva
- 71Samuel Wiafe
- 74Mamedi Doucoure
- 80Adam Zulevic
- 97Djibril Sow
- 99Franz Stolz
Napoli Substitutes
- 2Costantino Favasuli
- 6Billy Gilmour
- 7David Neres
- 11Kevin De Bruyne
- 14Nikita Contini
- 17Mathias Olivera
- 20Lorenzo Lucca
- 23Giovane Nascimento
- 26Antonio Vergara
- 31Sam Beukema
- 32V. Milinkovic-Savic
- 47Christian Garofalo
- 70Noa Lang
Previous Genoa Lineups
Previous Napoli Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Genoa Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Daniele De Rossi
Napoli Player Stats & Squad
Serie A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roma | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14:3 | 13 |
| 2 | Inter Milan | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15:8 | 13 |
| 3 | Lazio | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10:4 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:4 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 8 | Como | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 10 |
| 9 | Napoli | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 10 | Sassuolo | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9:9 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5:7 | 6 |
| 12 | Lecce | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:8 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 16 | Monza | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:12 | 4 |
| 17 | Fiorentina | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3:10 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4:13 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Milan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:6 | 9 |
| 2 | Roma | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Juventus | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 5 | Frosinone | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 6 | Sassuolo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Atalanta | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Lazio | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 9 | Parma | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 10 | Como | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 11 | Monza | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 12 | Napoli | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 13 | Cagliari | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 14 | Lecce | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 15 | Bologna | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 16 | Udinese | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 17 | Fiorentina | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 18 | Genoa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:7 | 1 |
| 19 | Torino | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 20 | Venezia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
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