Genoa vs Napoli: match statistics
Napoli are displaying significantly better form and quality this season, sitting in 3rd place in the table with 14 wins, while Genoa are in 14th position with only 5 victories. A key factor is Napoli's advantage in away matches – a 50% win rate and 42% clean sheets, with an average of 1.17 goals per game and a higher xG (1.43 vs. Genoa's 1.31 at home). Genoa wins only 25% of their home games and fails to score in as many as half of their matches, which, combined with a negative goal difference (-3) and a high loss rate (42%), puts the hosts at a disadvantage. Napoli also holds an advantage in ball possession (58% vs. 51%) and has better offensive efficiency. Despite the slightly worse recent form of both teams (Genoa: 1.6 PPG, Napoli: 1.4 PPG), the experience and potential of the Neapolitan side should tip the scales of victory in their favor.
Genoa vs Napoli: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Genoa played against Napoli in Serie A (Italy). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Genoa has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Napoli has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Genoa scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.48. Napoli scores 1.43 and allows 0.91. Games in this league average 2.39 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Genoa's games and 43% of Napoli's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 48%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Napoli has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.25 per game. Genoa takes 11.3 shots per game, while Napoli takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Genoa leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Napoli leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Genoa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Napoli, it is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.39 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Napoli are displaying significantly better form and quality this season, sitting in 3rd place in the table with 14 wins, while Genoa are in 14th position with only 5 victories. A key factor is Napoli's advantage in away matches – a 50% win rate and 42% clean sheets, with an average of 1.17 goals per game and a higher xG (1.43 vs. Genoa's 1.31 at home). Genoa wins only 25% of their home games and fails to score in as many as half of their matches, which, combined with a negative goal difference (-3) and a high loss rate (42%), puts the hosts at a disadvantage. Napoli also holds an advantage in ball possession (58% vs. 51%) and has better offensive efficiency. Despite the slightly worse recent form of both teams (Genoa: 1.6 PPG, Napoli: 1.4 PPG), the experience and potential of the Neapolitan side should tip the scales of victory in their favor.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Genoa | Napoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Napoli is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Genoa · 1.43 goals / game - Napoli
Napoli is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Genoa · 0.91 goals / game - Napoli
Genoa scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Napoli keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 meczów).
Napoli scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Genoa keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Genoa
Over / Under - Napoli
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Napoli is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / game - Genoa · 1.74 pts / game - Napoli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Genoa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 22%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Napoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 61%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Genoa
Napoli
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Genoa | Liga | Napoli | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.65 | 2.39 | • 2.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 45% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 45% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 32% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 64% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 75% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Genoa's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Napoli. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Genoa vs Napoli?
The Serie A match finished Genoa 2:3 Napoli. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Genoa vs Napoli?
Genoa score 1.17 goals per game on average and Napoli 1.43. The Serie A average is 2.39 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Genoa's matches and 43% of Napoli's.
What form are Genoa and Napoli in?
Over the last 5 games Genoa have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Napoli 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Genoa vs Napoli?
The statistical background for Genoa vs Napoli — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.