Title challengers Napoli will travel to face Genoa in Serie A at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris this Saturday, with the home side looking to pull away from the relegation zone.
Genoa’s resilience was on display last weekend as they clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit, only to see their efforts undone by a stoppage-time penalty in a dramatic 3–2 loss to Lazio.
That cruel defeat halted a five-match unbeaten stretch and served as a reminder of the fine margins they’re dealing with this season.
Still, Daniele De Rossi’s side remain six points clear of the bottom three and can draw encouragement from their recent home form, having won their last two league outings at the Ferraris while scoring at least three goals in both, a feat not achieved in Serie A since late 2020.
However, those positives are tempered by a worrying trend against elite opposition, with Genoa losing all four home clashes against teams currently in the top eight, drawing blanks in three of those games.
Napoli arrive buoyed by a timely return to winning ways, edging past Fiorentina 2–1 to end a three-game winless run across all competitions following their Champions League exit.
Sitting nine points adrift of the league leaders, the emphasis for Antonio Conte’s side has shifted toward securing a top-four finish.
With inconsistency on the road proving an issue, six wins, one draw, and five defeats in away league matches, Napoli also travel without momentum, having failed to win any of their last three away fixtures in all competitions.
Read our Genoa vs Napoli predictions and preview to find out, and remember to check our other Serie A predictions.
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Genoa vs Napoli prediction: Visitors to claim a win
Key statistics
- BTTS has been played in their last five encounters.
- Lorenzo Colombo has scored five goals for Genoa this season in Serie A.
- Napoli have not lost in their last five meetings with Genoa.
Correct score prediction: Genoa 1-2 Napoli
We anticipate that this match will be a closely contested battle as Genoa is typically a difficult team to break down when playing in front of their home supporters.
We predict a 2-1 victory for Napoli because their attacking depth have the tendency to hurt the host. While Genoa has shown they can find the net against top opposition, the tactical discipline of Antonio Conte's side should give them the edge needed to secure a narrow win.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Napoli favoured on the road
- Home: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- Draw: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- Away: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.
The odds point clearly towards an away victory, with Napoli priced at 1.91, implying a 52.4% chance of taking all three points. The draw is considered a genuine possibility at 3.25, while the home side are the underdog at 4.33. Overall, bookmakers expect Napoli to assert their quality, though the odds suggest Genoa could still make it competitive.
Most recent head-to-head: Napoli edge encounter
The head-to-head record over the last five meetings shows a clear advantage for the visitors, who have not lost to the Grifone in their last five encounters. They have won two and drawn three of those five games.
Most recently, Napoli secured a 2-1 home victory, which followed a 2-2 draw earlier that same year. In December 2024, the visitors managed a 2-1 win at the Luigi Ferraris, while other recent clashes include a 1-1 draw.
This sequence of results demonstrates that while Genoa often manages to take points off their rivals, they find it incredibly difficult to actually secure a win against the side from Naples.
Italy Serie A 05/10/25
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Genoa preview: Injury concerns limit squad options
Genoa will be without goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist and midfielder Tommaso Baldanzi due to injury, leaving the head coach with fewer options for selection ahead of this fixture.
Predicted lineup: Bijlow (GK), Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez, Norton-Cuffy, Ellertsson, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Martin, Vitinha & Colombo
Last five fixtures
- 30.01.26 – Lazio 3–2 Genoa
- 25.01.26 – Genoa 3–2 Bologna
- 18.01.26 – Parma 0–0 Genoa
- 12.01.26 – Genoa 3–0 Cagliari
- 08.01.26 – AC Milan 1–1 Genoa
Napoli preview: Multiple key absences
Napoli face a substantial injury list, missing Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Billy Gilmour, Kevin De Bruyne, Pasquale Mazzocchi, David Neres, and Matteo Politano. These absences will force adjustments and rotation across the squad.
Predicted lineup: Meret (GK), Beukema, Juan Jesus, Buongiorno, Gutierrez, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola, Vergara, Elmas & Hojlund
Last five fixtures
- 31.01.26 – Napoli 2–1 Fiorentina
- 28.01.26 – Napoli 2–3 Chelsea
- 25.01.26 – Juventus 3–0 Napoli
- 20.01.26 – Napoli 1–1 FC Copenhagen
- 17.01.26 – Napoli 1–0 Sassuolo
Player to watch: Scott McTominay
Scott McTominay has been an important player for Napoli this season and he is currently their second-highest goalscorer in the Serie A. The midfielder has recorded five goals and three assists in the league this season.
His ability to operate and find space in the box will be the primary threat that the Genoa defenders will face during the game and he will be looking to get his name on the scoresheet in this encounter.