Genoa – Napoli: will Napoli continue their pursuit of the Serie A leaders?
As part of the 24th round of Serie A, we are set for a clash between Genoa and Napoli, which will take place on Saturday, February 7, kicking off at 18:00 CET. I am offering a betting pick for this encounter.
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Genoa – Napoli: match facts and H2H
- Genoa have lost only one of their last six matches.
- At home, Genoa are unbeaten in three matches and have won their last two.
- Napoli have won just one of their previous four matches.
- Napoli have conceded goals in four consecutive games.
- Away from home, Napoli are winless in three matches: two draws and a defeat.
- Napoli have kept a clean sheet in a quarter of their league matches this season.
- Both teams have lost 19% of their matches this season without scoring.
- In the most recent head-to-head meeting, Napoli defeated Genoa 2–1.
- Napoli have not lost to Genoa in seven consecutive matches since 2021.
Genoa – Napoli: match preview
Genoa made a managerial change during the season, appointing former Roma head coach Daniele De Rossi. In 13 matches under the new manager, Genoa have suffered five defeats, recorded four draws and claimed four wins. The team have climbed off the bottom of the table and now have 23 points after 23 rounds. They sit six points clear of the relegation zone. However, Genoa lost their previous match 3–2 to Lazio, meaning the fight for survival is far from over.
Napoli are engaged in a very different battle, as they chase the league title. The reigning Italian champions currently sit third in the Serie A standings. They have collected 46 points from 23 matches and trail the league leaders by nine points. At the same time, they must also keep an eye on the race for UEFA Champions League qualification, with just a three-point cushion over fifth place. In their previous match, Napoli edged past Fiorentina 2–1, having gone three games without a win before that result. Consistency remains a clear issue for the Neapolitans.
Probable line-ups
- Genoa: Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez; Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Ellertsson, Martin; Vitinha, Colombo
- Napoli: Meret; Rrahmani, Jesus, Buongiorno; Gutierrez, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Vergara, Elmas; Hojlund
Prediction
Genoa have improved their results under De Rossi, but they continue to struggle against the league’s top sides. Napoli have already been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League and will be fully focused on reigniting their title push. I suggest a bet on a Napoli victory in this match.
