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GENOA VS NAPOLI - ITALY: SERIE A MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE A MATCH DETAILS: GENOA VS NAPOLI
As Genoa prepare to host Napoli on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 under referee Massa, this ITALY: Serie A fixture promises an intriguing contest.
GENOA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE A
Genoa, currently 14th in the standings with 23 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 32 points. They've earned 13 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
NAPOLI PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE A
Napoli, sitting 3rd with 46 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR GENOA VS NAPOLI
Recent meetings between Genoa and Napoli have favored Napoli, with Napoli claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Lazio, Genoa recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Bijlow, Vasquez, Ostigard, Marcandalli, Martin, Ellertsson, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Norton-Cuffy, Vitinha, Colombo. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Napoli's last outing came against Fiorentina, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Meret, Buongiorno, Jesus, Di Lorenzo, Spinazzola, McTominay, Lobotka, Gutierrez, Elmas, Hojlund, Vergara. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Genoa are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Genoa and Napoli are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR GENOA VS NAPOLI
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Genoa's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Napoli's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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