Genoa vs Napoli: Napoli to win
Genoa host Napoli in a Serie A clash where both sides sit on identical expected‑goal figures of 1.35, and the model splits the win probability 37.1‑25.8‑37.1. The stats point to a tight affair with both teams likely to find the net.
Both clubs enter the match carrying contrasting recent form – Genoa have failed to win in four, while Napoli have collected three wins from five – setting up a clear contrast in momentum.
Robbo's Verdict
Napoli’s three wins in five, including a 3‑0 victory at Pisa, suggest they are more likely to convert their chances than Genoa, whose recent losses have exposed defensive frailties.
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With Genoa averaging 1.35 expected goals and Napoli averaging 1.35, the model gives a 54.9% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 45.1% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.7 (Genoa 1.35 + Napoli 1.35) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 50.6% chance against 49.4% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Genoa at 37.1%, the draw at 25.8%, and Napoli at 37.1% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 12.2% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Genoa
Genoa’s recent form (DDLL) features a 1‑2 home loss to AC Milan and a 0‑1 away defeat at Lecce, showing they have struggled both offensively and defensively. Those results imply a low likelihood of scoring multiple goals, reinforcing the view that a Genoa win is unlikely here.
Napoli
Napoli’s five‑game run (WDLWW) includes a dominant 4‑0 win over Cremonese and a 3‑0 triumph at Pisa, demonstrating their ability to secure clean sheets and score. This recent firepower supports a higher chance of Napoli picking up the three points.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Napoli have won three times (2‑3, 2‑1, 1‑2) and drawn twice, with the most recent 2‑3 win at Genoa indicating a slight historical edge for Napoli.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2026 | Genoa 2-3 Napoli | Serie A |
| 5 Oct 2025 | Napoli 2-1 Genoa | Serie A |
| 11 May 2025 | Napoli 2-2 Genoa | Serie A |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Genoa 1-2 Napoli | Serie A |
| 17 Feb 2024 | Napoli 1-1 Genoa | Serie A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Genoa vs Napoli?
Napoli won 2-0. Our pre-match pick was Napoli to win.
What was the final score of Genoa vs Napoli?
Genoa 0-2 Napoli (full time).
When was Genoa vs Napoli?
Genoa played Napoli on Sat 22 Aug · 19:45 BST in the Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
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See all Serie A fixtures →Given the balanced xG and the recent form divide, the safest reading is that Napoli’s higher‑quality recent wins give them a slight edge, even if the model does not heavily favor either side.
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