Genoa CFC vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Genoa CFC vs SSC Napoli — Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- Genoa CFC 11 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- SSC Napoli 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Federico La Penna
- Assistant 1 Luca Mondin (Italy)
- Assistant 2 Valerio Vecchi
4 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 14.0 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | SSC Napoli | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | AC Milan | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Dec | Torino FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Dec | Udinese Calcio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Cagliari Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Nov | Como 1907 | H | 1–1 | D |
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' In just a few seconds Stadio Luigi Ferraris will turn into a battlefield for Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli.
- 5' The travelling SSC Napoli supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. David Neres made 492 appearances and scored 48 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' What a moment for Andre Zambo Anguissa! That strike on 15 puts his side firmly in control.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Patrick Vieira might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' Amir Rrahmani doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 28' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 32' Controversy at the stadium! Juan Jesus argues furiously but the card stands.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Romelu Lukaku, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Luigi Ferraris with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 42' The 35-year-old Juan Jesus has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 47' Johan Vasquez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 51' GOAL! Andrea Pinamonti scores on 51. Assisted by Vitinha
- 56' Georgia international Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' A quiet spell here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Genoa CFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Stefano Sabelli. He receives a card.
- 67' 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.
- 70' It is a substitution in Genoa CFC team. Milan Badelj is replaced by Morten Thorsby on 70 minute.
- 73' Fresh legs for SSC Napoli! Giovanni Simeone comes on to replace Romelu Lukaku.
- 78' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SSC Napoli needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 79' The whistle greets Stefano Sabelli as he departs to be replaced by Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Morten Frendrup.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Mario Balotelli. He replaces Fabio Miretti on 84 minute.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Leonardo Spinazzola. He replaces Matteo Politano on 87 minute.
- SSC Napoli celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 3
-
47
Milan Badelj ↓ Morten Thorsby 70'
- 13
- 20
- 19
- 32
- 22
- 59
-
23
Fabio Miretti ↓ Mario Balotelli 84'
-
9
Vitinha ↓ Caleb Ekuban 70'
Bench
- 11
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 70'
-
45
Mario Balotelli ↑ 84'
- 95
- 72
- 14
-
18
Caleb Ekuban ↑ 70'
- 8
-
15
Brooke Norton-Cuffy ↑ 79'
- 39
- 30
- 27
- 73
Coach
Patrick Vieira
SSC Napoli Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 11
- 8
- 99
- 7
- 68
- 1
- 21
- 22
- 17
- 13
- 5
Bench
- 30
-
37
Leonardo Spinazzola ↑ 87'
-
18
Giovanni Simeone ↑ 73'
- 25
- 26
-
77
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ↑ 73'
- 81
- 14
- 6
- 90
- 16
- 23
Coach
Antonio Conte
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Goran Pandev | 4 |
| Matteo Politano | 3 |
| Dries Mertens | 3 |
| Hirving Lozano | 3 |
| Fabian Ruiz | 2 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | 2 |
| Victor Osimhen | 2 |
| Eljif Elmas | 2 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.95
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
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
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
51%
Draw or SSC Napoli
77%
Genoa CFC or SSC Napoli
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SSC Napoli win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
0 – 1
11.4%
0 – 2
9.9%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 3
5.3%
2 – 1
5.3%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
2 – 0
3.3%
2 – 3
2.5%
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% | 13% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 24% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 16% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

