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
Key match information
Genoa play Napoli in Serie A (Italy). The match date is 7 February 2026 at 18:00. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Genoa: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Napoli: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Genoa scores 1.08 and concedes 1.34 goals per match. Napoli scores 1.53 and concedes 0.95. League average: 2.43 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Genoa 53%, Napoli 47%. Over 2.5: Genoa 53%, Napoli 53%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Napoli has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.25. Genoa: 11.4 shots per match, Napoli: 13.2.
Match halves
Genoa: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.66. Napoli: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Genoa: 76-90+ (13 goals). Napoli: 0-15 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.43 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Genoa | Napoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.32 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Napoli is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Genoa · 2 pts / match - Napoli
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 42% better for: goals scored per match.
1.08 goals / match - Genoa · 1.53 goals / match - Napoli
Napoli is 41% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.34 goals / match - Genoa · 0.95 goals / match - Napoli
Genoa scores in 61% of matches (23 of 38 matches), while Napoli keeps a clean sheet in 39% (15 of 38 matches).
Napoli scores in 79% of matches (30 of 38 matches), while Genoa keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Genoa
Over / Under — Napoli
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - Genoa · 1.76 pts / match - Napoli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Genoa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Napoli - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 61%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (11 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Genoa
Napoli
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 2.42 | 2.43 | • 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 45% | ▲ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 46% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 32% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 66% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 77% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Genoa 0 - 0 - 1 Napoli. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 1.08 goals per game on average and Napoli 1.53. The Serie A average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Genoa's matches and 47% of Napoli's.
What form are Genoa and Napoli in?
Over the last 5 games Genoa have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Napoli 3-1-1 (2.00 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.