/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.footballwhispers.com%2Fmain%2F2025%2F11%2FFotoJet-22.jpg)
Napoli will travel to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Saturday to take on Genoa in an intriguing opening weekend clash in Serie A.
The home side will be looking to build on their recent Coppa Italia victory, having recovered from back-to-back losses in their preseason friendly.
Meanwhile, the away side hold a formidable record against the hosts and will look to extend their unbeaten run against them in Serie A.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Genoa vs. Napoli key stats
- Genoa remain winless in their last four Serie A home meetings against Napoli.
- Genoa have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 Serie A meetings against Napoli.
- Napoli have not lost in their last four friendly games, winning three and drawing one.
Genoa vs. Napoli preview: Visitors looking to extend head-to-head record
Genoa vs. Napoli — Tale of the Tape
| Genoa | vs | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| NA | Position | NA |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Goals For | 0 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 0 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| NA | Home / Away Rank | NA |
Genoa endured a difficult opening to last season, going without a league victory through their first nine matches.
Their fortunes eventually improved following Daniele De Rossi's arrival in the autumn, with the former Italy international helping the Grifone move clear of danger and secure another season in the top flight.
De Rossi has since begun reshaping the squad during the summer and has already started positively, with Genoa cruising past Serie B side Ascoli 4-1 in the Coppa Italia last weekend.
With Napoli being their first game of the season, the Rossoblu will now attempt to end an unwanted run.
They have struggled to get a win against the visitors in previous meetings, having remained winless in their last eight encounters.
Napoli, meanwhile, have appointed Massimiliano Allegri as they look to recover from falling short in last season's title race.
The visitors are entering a new chapter after Antonio Conte's departure and looking to challenge for the Scudetto under a new management.
The Partenopei finished second behind the eventual champions, a result that brought Conte's brief spell at the club to an end.
Heading into the opening match, Napoli have had a decent pre-season outing, losing just one of their five friendly games.
With Genoa looking to make a fast start under De Rossi and Napoli beginning the post-Conte era, this encounter should provide an early test of both sides' ambitions.
Genoa vs. Napoli form guide & betting tips
| Genoa | vs | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
NA |
Form | NA |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| NA | Form Table | NA |
| 0 | Goals For | 0 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 0 |
DWLLW |
Form (All Comps) | LWWDW |
Whispers predicts: Genoa 1-2 Napoli
A 2-1 victory for Napoli is expected, given the historical head-to-head record and the visiting team's superior quality.
Genoa have found it hard to get a win against Napoli, especially at their home ground, but have managed to score against them.
They will hope they can end their winless streak against Gli Azzurri, but we expect goals in this game, as both teams have scored lots of goals in their previous meetings.
Bookmakers have established Napoli as favourites at odds of 17/20 (1.85) to secure a victory away from home.
A draw, which is less likely to happen, is priced at 9/4 (3.25), while a home win for Genoa is offered at 7/2 (4.50) odds as an underdog selection.
Given that recent encounters between these two clubs have yielded regular goals at both ends, both teams to score (yes) is available at 1/1 (2.00) odds.
Other options, like over 2.5 goals, are at 13/10 (2.30), while away team total goals (over 1.5) are priced at 11/10 (2.10).
> Away to win at 17/20 (1.85) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 13/10 (2.30) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Away team total goals (over 1.5) at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Possible