AS Roma vs Genoa: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Roma prepare to host Genoa on October 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ITALY: Serie A fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Roma, currently 3rd in the standings with 14 points from 6 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Genoa, sitting 17th with 4 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Roma and Genoa have been competitive, with Genoa claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Como, Roma recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Gollini, Hermoso, Ndicka, Mancini, Wesley, Kone, de Roon, Molina, Pellegrini, Dybala, Malen. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Genoa's last outing came against Fiorentina, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bijlow, Vasquez, Ostigard, Otoa, Ehizibue, Frendrup, Traore, El Shaarawy, Messias , Ellertsson, Osmajic . A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Roma are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Roma and Genoa 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Roma's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Genoa's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 63% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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