Genoa vs Napoli prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 22, 2026
Serie A Italy
In the first round of Italy's Serie A on August 22, 2026, Genoa and Napoli will play their match. The visitors are determined to take all three points here.
Genoa vs Napoli: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Genoa stuck to its usual routine last season, fighting for survival while making another coaching change during the campaign. The arrival of De Rossi paid off: with 41 points, the team managed to finish in a safe sixteenth place. They also started this season with a 4-1 win over Ascoli in the cup.
The team from Naples reclaimed the "scudetto" two seasons ago. However, in the 2025/2026 season, they only managed to add the Super Cup to their trophy cabinet. The Italians failed to reach the Champions League playoffs and dropped to second place in Serie A, finishing eleven points behind Inter. As a result, they decided to replace Conte with Allegri over the summer.
Frendrup and his teammates averaged only 1.08 goals per match while conceding 1.34. The ex-champions scored an average of 1.53 goals last season, conceding just 0.95 per match.
Previous Matches: Genoa vs Napoli
Napoli won five of the last eight head-to-head encounters, while the other three ended in draws.
It is extremely important for the visitors to make a strong start, and the quality of their squad is high enough to secure a victory here. Bet on Napoli to take maximum points in Genoa — our pick is a Napoli win (odds – 1.87).
Genoa vs Napoli: Key Stats and Trends
- Genoa have won and lost two of their last four matches
- Napoli have won three of their last four games
Genoa vs Napoli: Probable Starting Lineups
Genoa are expected to play in a 1-3-5-1-1 formation (probable lineup): Leali - Setterstrom, Otoa, Marquandalli - Ellertsson, Caricol, Sabelli, Mazini, Alex Amorim - Frendrup - Colombo
Napoli are likely to line up in a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable lineup): Meret - Olivera, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo - Gutierrez, McTominay, Lobotka, Politano - Alisson Santos, Elmas, Hojlund. David Neres and Marjanucci are not included in the squad.
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Serie A Italy standings
