Genoa host Napoli in Serie A on matchday 1, 22 August 2026.
Correct score prediction: Genoa 1-2 Napoli
- Napoli's attack features Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay, last season's 10-goal top scorer — a stronger strikeforce than Genoa's Lorenzo Colombo-led line.
- Genoa are missing key defensive pieces (Beukema, Marianucci both injured, Buongiorno out until November), which plays into Napoli finding the net twice.
- Genoa can still be competitive at home — they did beat Napoli 3-2 at the Ferraris last season — supporting a Genoa goal rather than a clean sheet for the visitors.
Safe Tip: Napoli to win or draw
- Genoa have beaten Napoli only once in their last 26 Serie A meetings, with 17 losses in that span — including both fixtures last season.
- Napoli finished as Serie A runners-up last season and picked up the Supercoppa Italiana, while Genoa survived relegation only after a shaky finish (winless in their last five).
- Napoli have historically started seasons well — eight wins and 23 goals across their last nine opening-day fixtures.
- Genoa's pre-season form was rocky, including a heavy 10-1 defeat to Bournemouth, whereas Napoli won three of their last four warm-up games, capped by a 6-2 win over Aris.
Value Tip: Napoli to win or draw
- Genoa have won just once in their last 26 meetings with Napoli, with 17 defeats in that span, including both matches last season.
- Napoli finished second in Serie A last season and added the Supercoppa Italiana, while Genoa only narrowly avoided relegation trouble and closed the campaign winless in five.
- Genoa's own attack found the net in their most recent competitive outing, a 4-1 win over Ascoli, with both strikers (Colombo and new signing Havel) scoring.
- Napoli's defence is short-handed — Buongiorno (recovering from knee surgery) and two other centre-backs unavailable — leaving room for Genoa to convert a chance at home.
