Napoli v Genoa prediction
Team pages: Napoli · Genoa · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Napoli v Genoa, Serie A on Sun, 16 May 2027 17:30 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Napoli host Genoa in Serie A on Sunday 16 May (kick-off 17:30 UK).
The key numbers
Napoli are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Genoa, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Eight of Napoli’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in six of Napoli’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Napoli have five wins, no draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.88 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.13. Napoli have scored 10 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Napoli have conceded seven goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Six of Genoa’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in seven of Genoa’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Genoa have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 0.43 and conceding 1.00. Genoa have scored five goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Genoa have conceded 13 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Napoli (ninth) and Genoa (17th) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Napoli the stronger side, 232 rating points above Genoa (Napoli 1699, Genoa 1467, after at least 311 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 22 August 2026, finished Genoa 0–2 Napoli.
Team news
Predicted Napoli XI (3-4-2-1): A. Meret, A. Rrahmani, R. Marín, G. Di Lorenzo, S. Lobotka, K. De Bruyne, B. Gilmour, A. Zambo Anguissa, S. McTominay, A. Vergara, R. Højlund — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Kevin De Bruyne (3.9 per match over 10 appearances, three goals and two assists) and Scott McTominay (3.9 per match over six appearances, two goals) have been Napoli’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Napoli (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Kevin De Bruyne averages 3.3 key passes per 90 over 1538 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Scott McTominay averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 871 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Genoa XI (3-4-2-1): J. Bijlow, L. Østigård, A. Marcandalli, J. Vásquez, M. Ellertsson, M. Frendrup, D. Sow, B. Norton-Cuffy, A. Amorim, S. Wiafe, M. Osmajić — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Morten Frendrup (4.4 per match over eight appearances, one assist) and Junior Messias (4.2 per match over eight appearances, one goal) have been Genoa’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Genoa (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Morten Frendrup averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 713 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last eight appearances. Junior Messias averages 1.9 shots per 90 over 372 minutes, with a shot in five of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Serie A · Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
- Head-to-head (last 6): Napoli 4 · draws 2 · Genoa 0 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Napoli 2W 1D 2L · Genoa 2W 1D 2L
Napoli v Genoa (Serie A): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Napoli for / against | Line | Genoa for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.5 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.13 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.5 for · 16.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.13 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.88 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.25 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.88 for · 8.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.75 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Napoli
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Lucca n 8 | 23.6 | 3.8 | 0.5 | — |
| K. De Bruyne n 8 | 74.9 | 1.8 | 0.5 | — |
| A. Vergara n 8 | 41.1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| B. Badiashile n 8 | 67 | 1.5 | 0.3 | — |
| Rafa Marín n 8 | 87.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Lang n 8 | 55.4 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| S. McTominay n 8 | 74.4 | 2.7 | 1.2 |
| Alisson Santos n 8 | 56.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| R. Højlund n 8 | 77.3 | 2 | 1.2 |
| K. De Bruyne n 8 | 74.9 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. De Bruyne n 8 | 74.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| M. Politano n 8 | 51.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| A. Vergara n 8 | 41.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| R. Højlund n 8 | 77.3 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Billy Gilmour n 8 | 70.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Vergara n 8 | 41.1 | 5.2 |
| C. Favasuli n 8 | 57.4 | 3.9 |
| M. Olivera n 8 | 55.4 | 2.4 |
| Rafa Marín n 8 | 87.8 | 2.2 |
| B. Badiashile n 8 | 67 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Milinković-Savić n 8 | 84.4 | 3.6 |
| A. Meret n 8 | 83.1 | 3.1 |
Genoa
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Wiafe n 8 | 51.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 | — |
| L. Colombo n 8 | 63.3 | 1.8 | 2 | — |
| M. Ellertsson n 8 | 86.9 | 1.7 | 1.3 | — |
| D. Sow n 8 | 57 | 1.4 | 2.2 | — |
| Franz-Ethan Meichtry n 8 | 31.9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vítinha n 8 | 47.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| H. Traorè n 8 | 48.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| S. El Shaarawy n 8 | 37.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Franz-Ethan Meichtry n 8 | 31.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| T. Baldanzi n 8 | 66.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Colombo n 8 | 63.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| M. Osmajić n 8 | 84.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| D. Puczka n 5 | 46.2 | 0 | 0.4 |
| J. Vásquez n 8 | 71.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| K. Ehizibue n 8 | 69 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Messias n 8 | 46.5 | 4.1 |
| C. Drameh n 8 | 54.4 | 3.1 |
| Alexsandro Amorim n 8 | 46.5 | 3.1 |
| D. Puczka n 5 | 46.2 | 3.1 |
| M. Ellertsson n 8 | 86.9 | 3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Napoli v Genoa — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-22 Genoa 0–2 Napoli
- 2026-02-07 Genoa 2–3 Napoli
- 2025-10-05 Napoli 2–1 Genoa
- 2025-05-11 Napoli 2–2 Genoa
- 2024-12-21 Genoa 1–2 Napoli
- 2024-02-17 Napoli 1–1 Genoa
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Napoli and Genoa?
- In their last 6 meetings, Napoli won 4, Genoa won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Napoli and Genoa?
- Recent form — Napoli 2W 1D 2L; Genoa 2W 1D 2L.
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