Genoa CFC vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Genoa CFC vs SSC Napoli — Serie A .
- Genoa CFC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- SSC Napoli 38 games · 76 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Di Bello
- Referee Mauro Tonolini
- Referee Stefano Liberti
- Referee Aleandro Di Paolo
- Referee Rosario Abisso
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | SSC Napoli | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–5 | L |
| 31 Oct | AC Milan | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | Udinese Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Oct | Juventus FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Oct | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Genoa CFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Empoli FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 28 Oct | AS Roma | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Oct | Udinese Calcio | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Genoa CFC | SSC Napoli | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #2 |
| 41 | Points | 76 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 10 / 11 / 17 | W / D / L | 23 / 7 / 8 |
| 41 | Scored | 58 |
| 51 | Conceded | 36 |
| -10 | GD | +22 |
| 1.08 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 26% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
79%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Genoa CFC are 16th (41 pts). SSC Napoli are 2nd (76 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Genoa CFC is hosting SSC Napoli for another epic battle.
- 5' SSC Napoli seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Elseid Hysaj has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Krzysztof Piatek made 111 appearances and scored 58 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Magnificent from Christian Kouame! That is 29 goals in 418 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Genoa CFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' SSC Napoli fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Genoa CFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Lorenzo Insigne. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' The SSC Napoli manager makes a substitution. Arkadiusz Milik departs to be replaced by Dries Mertens.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Genoa CFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 58' Fresh legs for Genoa CFC! Stephane Omeonga comes on to replace Miguel Veloso.
- 62' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fabian Ruiz makes it 1-1.
- 67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 77' Daniel Bessa was booked on 77.
- 78' Luca Mazzitelli has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oscar Hiljemark on 78 minute.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Malcuit. He replaces Elseid Hysaj on 81 minute.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Stephane Omeonga on 85 minutes.
- 86' Davide Biraschi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 87' Poor challenge from Domenico Criscito. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kevin Malcuit.
- 90' Genoa CFC make a change. Romulo trudges off to be replaced by Goran Pandev on 90 minutes.
- With this win, SSC Napoli is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 22
- 44
- 24
- 88
-
8
Romulo ↓ Goran Pandev 90'
- 11
- 97
- 9
- 4
- 17
Bench
- 87
- 32
-
40
Stephane Omeonga ↑ 58'
-
19
Goran Pandev ↑ 90'
- 10
- 45
- 5
-
15
Luca Mazzitelli ↑ 78'
- 3
- 18
- 33
- 23
Coach
Ivan Juric
SSC Napoli Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 26
-
23
Elseid Hysaj ↓ Kevin Malcuit 81'
- 6
- 24
- 17
- 5
-
20
Piotr Zielinski ↓ Fabian Ruiz 46'
- 7
-
99
Arkadiusz Milik ↓ Dries Mertens 46'
- 25
Bench
-
8
Fabian Ruiz ↑ 46'
- 31
- 30
- 42
- 11
-
14
Dries Mertens ↑ 46'
- 13
- 19
- 27
-
2
Kevin Malcuit ↑ 81'
- 22
Coach
Carlo Ancelotti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Goran Pandev | 4 |
| Dries Mertens | 3 |
| Hirving Lozano | 3 |
| Matteo Politano | 3 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | 2 |
| Victor Osimhen | 2 |
| Eljif Elmas | 2 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 2 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 56% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
48%
Draw or SSC Napoli
77%
Genoa CFC or SSC Napoli
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Genoa CFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 0
6.8%
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 3
5.8%
2 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
3.3%
1 – 4
3%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | SSC Napoli covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 12% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 23% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

