Genoa CFC vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Genoa CFC vs SSC Napoli — Serie A .
- Genoa CFC 11 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- SSC Napoli 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Di Bello
- Referee Mauro Tonolini
- Referee Stefano Liberti
- Referee Aleandro Di Paolo
- Referee Rosario Abisso
5 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS Lazio | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Como 1907 | 11 | 23 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 10 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 14 |
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 13 |
| 14 | US Lecce | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 8 |
| 18 | AC Monza | 11 | 7 |
| 19 | Venezia FC | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 5 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #10 |
| 13 | Points | 15 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 1 / 6 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 4 |
| 11 | Scored | 18 |
| 16 | Conceded | 14 |
| -5 | GD | +4 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 1.36 |
| 36% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Genoa CFC this season
Genoa CFC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
SSC Napoli this season
SSC Napoli this season
Genoa CFC are 13th (13 pts). SSC Napoli are 10th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Genoa CFC
0-15
4/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SSC Napoli
0-15
1/–
16-30
4/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/3
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Genoa CFC
| Milutin Osmajic | 4 G | 1 A |
SSC Napoli
| Kevin De Bruyne | 4 G | 1 A |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 3 G | |
| Matteo Politano | 2 G | 3 A |
| Antonio Vergara | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Genoa CFC face off against SSC Napoli in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' SSC Napoli is showing some good football. However, SSC Napoli are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' It looks surprising Genoa CFC does not make any changes. Allan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' A goal from the Ivory Coast international Christian Kouame! He fires home on 20 to make it 1-0!
- 25' The travelling SSC Napoli supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Genoa CFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SSC Napoli backline.
- 35' Dries Mertens has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Arkadiusz Milik has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for SSC Napoli. Lorenzo Insigne will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Arkadiusz Milik makes way for Dries Mertens at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from SSC Napoli.
- 51' A quiet spell here at . Genoa CFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Miguel Veloso departs to be replaced by Stephane Omeonga.
- 62' The Spain Fabian Ruiz breaks the deadlock on 62 minutes. 1-1!
- 67' Genoa CFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Genoa CFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 77' It’s a booking for Genoa CFC player. Daniel Bessa gets a Yellow card.
- 78' The Genoa CFC manager makes a substitution. Oscar Hiljemark departs to be replaced by Luca Mazzitelli.
- 81' SSC Napoli make a change. Elseid Hysaj trudges off to be replaced by Kevin Malcuit on 81 minutes.
- 85' It’s a booking for Genoa CFC player. Stephane Omeonga gets a Yellow card.
- 86' Sensational shot from Davide Biraschi. Genoa CFC is back in the lead.
- 87' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Domenico Criscito.
- 90' SSC Napoli receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' Another substitution for Genoa CFC to replace Romulo by Goran Pandev on 90 minute.
- Full Time. SSC Napoli beats Genoa CFC
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
1.05
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85
SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
49%
Draw or SSC Napoli
77%
Genoa CFC or SSC Napoli
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Genoa CFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
9.5%
0 – 2
9.3%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 3
5.9%
0 – 3
5.6%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 3
3.2%
2 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | SSC Napoli covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 23% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.