Genoa CFC vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Genoa CFC vs SSC Napoli — Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- Genoa CFC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- SSC Napoli 38 games · 76 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Di Bello
- Referee Alessandro Giallatini
- Referee Michael Fabbri
- Referee Fabiano Preti
- Referee Mauro Vivenzi
- Referee Matteo Gariglio (Italy)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | SSC Napoli | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–4 | L |
| 22 May | Cagliari Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 May | Atalanta BC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 12 May | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 May | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Genoa CFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Venezia FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 May | Hellas Verona FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 May | ACF Fiorentina | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 May | Udinese Calcio | H | 5–1 | W |
| 08 May | Spezia Calcio | A | 4–1 | 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' Three points are at stake. Genoa CFC host SSC Napoli — let the battle begin!
- 5' SSC Napoli come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SSC Napoli that had 508 games and scored 640 goals.
- 11' Caleb Ekuban is having his name booked by the referee on 11.
- 16' Hernani has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 21' A quiet spell here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. SSC Napoli seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 26' Genoa CFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. Genoa CFC in their trying to find a way past SSC Napoli's compact .
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' A goal from the Spain international Fabian Ruiz! He fires home on 39 to make it 0-1!
- 44' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
- 46' Goran Pandev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hernani on 46 minute.
- 49' Matteo Politano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 49.
- 51' The referee has no hesitation. Domenico Criscito is booked for Genoa CFC — Yellow card on 51.
- 54' What a strike from Goran Pandev! The score is 1-1.
- 55' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Goran Pandev makes it 2-1.
- 60' The travelling SSC Napoli supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 65' Genoa CFC 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.
- 67' Another change for Genoa CFC made on 67 minute. Zinho Vanheusden leaves to be changed by Andrea Masiello.
- 69' Goal! Andrea Cambiaso scores his 5 goal in 380 matches.
- 70' The crowd applauds Hirving Lozano as he leaves the pitch. Adam Ounas steps in for SSC Napoli.
- 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 80' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 82' Andrea Petagna gets the nod from SSC Napoli. He replaces Matteo Politano and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' The Genoa CFC bench stirs into life. Paolo Ghiglione is withdrawn and Valon Behrami gets his opportunity.
- 84' Goal! Andrea Petagna scores his 45 goal in 236 matches.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stanislav Lobotka made 320 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' Mario Rui was booked on 90.
- 90' Fresh legs for SSC Napoli! Gianluca Gaetano comes on to replace Eljif Elmas.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for SSC Napoli players.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 57
- 47
- 14
- 4
-
27
Stefano Sturaro ↓ Yayah Kallon 67'
-
18
Paolo Ghiglione ↓ Valon Behrami 83'
-
20
Caleb Ekuban ↓ Alexander Buksa 46'
-
33
Hernani ↓ Goran Pandev 46'
- 3
- 65
- 50
Bench
-
5
Andrea Masiello ↑ 67'
-
19
Goran Pandev ↑ 46'
- 9
-
11
Valon Behrami ↑ 83'
- 35
- 10
- 90
- 80
- 24
- 66
-
91
Yayah Kallon ↑ 67'
-
44
Alexander Buksa ↑ 46'
Coach
Davide Ballardini
SSC Napoli Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Hirving Lozano ↓ Adam Ounas 70'
-
7
Eljif Elmas ↓ Gianluca Gaetano 90'
- 68
- 8
- 26
-
6
Mario Rui ↓ Juan Jesus 90'
- 24
- 1
- 44
- 21
- 22
Bench
-
33
Adam Ounas ↑ 70'
- 25
- 2
- 12
-
37
Andrea Petagna ↑ 82'
- 13
- 15
-
70
Gianluca Gaetano ↑ 90'
-
5
Juan Jesus ↑ 90'
- 59
Coach
Luciano Spalletti
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
4 / 4
1.01
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.06
SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
45%
Draw or SSC Napoli
79%
Genoa CFC or SSC Napoli
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 3
6.6%
0 – 3
6.5%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 1
4.7%
1 – 0
4%
1 – 4
3.4%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | SSC Napoli covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 23% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.