Genoa vs Napoli: The start of the new Serie A season. Who will claim the win? - August 22, 2026
On Saturday, August 22, we will see a Serie A opening-round clash between Napoli and Genoa, with the Azzurri travelling away to face Genoa. The match will kick off at 20:45 CET, and I have a betting tip for you.
Genoa vs Napoli: Match preview
Genoa managed just ten wins in Serie A during the 2025/26 season, while their young forward Jeff Ekhator moved to Juventus. It is difficult to see how Genoa can improve their results this season. In the previous campaign, Daniele De Rossi's side lost to Napoli twice, both at home and away, and finished 16th in the Serie A table. They collected 41 points and finished seven points clear of 18th place.
Last season, Napoli were unable to mount a serious challenge to Inter in the Serie A title race, prompting the Azzurri to make a number of changes this summer. Antonio Conte was replaced by Massimiliano Allegri in the dugout, while the club's most high-profile arrivals included Rasmus Højlund, who was signed on a permanent deal, and Alisson Santos. Despite Napoli's inability to compete with Inter for the title last season, the team suffered just eight defeats in 38 league matches. They finished second in the table and will compete in the UEFA Champions League.
Match facts and H2H
- Genoa have lost twice and won twice in their last four matches.
- Napoli are unbeaten in their last four matches.
- Napoli have scored at least one goal in eight consecutive matches.
- Napoli beat Genoa 3-2 in their most recent meeting.
Probable line-ups
- Genoa: Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez; Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Sow, Mitaj; Baldanzi, Vitinha; Colombo
- Napoli: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Marin, Spinazzola; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Højlund, Alisson
Prediction
I think Napoli will be able to secure a victory in this game. The team has better players and greater squad depth, so my betting tip is for a Napoli win.
