Serie A Regular Season - 17
AS Roma 3 - 1 FT Genoa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' M. Soule
19' M. Kone (E. Ferguson)
31' E. Ferguson
HT
Morten Frendrup 50'
57' ↓ M. Soule ↑S. El Shaarawy
↓ L. Ostigard ↑A. Marcandalli 58'
↓ C. Ekuban ↑L. Colombo 59'
↓ R. Malinovskyi ↑S. Fini 59'
↓ Vitinha ↑J. Ekhator 72'
74' ↓ B. Cristante ↑N. Pisilli
74' ↓ G. Mancini ↑D. Ghilardi
↓ M. Frendrup ↑P. Masini 79'
85' ↓ E. Ferguson ↑A. Dovbyk
86' ↓ Wesley Franca ↑D. Rensch
J. Ekhator 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
M. Svilar 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
G. Mancini 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
J. Ziolkowski 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
14
Duels Won
82%
Win %
M. Hermoso 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Z. Celik 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Cristante 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
60
Passes
9
Duels
M. Kone 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Wesley Franca 
NPC
85
Minutes
85
Minutes
37%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
M. Soule
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
P. Dybala
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
67
Passes
9
Duels
E. Ferguson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
BENCH
D. S. Vasquez Llach 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angelino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mirra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ghilardi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
A. Romano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dovbyk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Genoa
Goalkeepers
D. Sommariva
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
51
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
L. Ostigard 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Otoa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
J. Vasquez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
B. Norton-Cuffy
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Malinovskyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
M. Frendrup
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
M. E. Ellertsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Martin
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
BENCH
E. Lysionok
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Mihelsons
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Stanciu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Carboni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. F. Cuenca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ekhator 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
L. Colombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/12/2025 | AS Roma | 3 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 17/01/2025 | AS Roma | 3 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 15/09/2024 | Genoa | 1 - 1 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 19/05/2024 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 28/09/2023 | Genoa | 4 - 1 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 12/01/2023 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Genoa | Coppa Italia | Stadio Olimpico |
| 05/02/2022 | AS Roma | 0 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 21/11/2021 | Genoa | 0 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 07/03/2021 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 08/11/2020 | Genoa | 1 - 3 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
AS Roma Win
Genoa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +22
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +11
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 17 GD: +8
P: 17 GD: +11
P: 17 GD: +8
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -12
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -18
P: 27 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Roma’s First-Half Blitz Silences Genoa at the Olimpico
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A statement of intent from the Giallorossi, whose clinical finishing in a relentless opening half-hour keeps their Champions League ambitions firmly on track.
Soulé Ignites the Olimpico Fire
From the opening exchanges at Stadio Olimpico, AS Roma asserted total dominance, dictated by a tactical setup that left the visitors chasing shadows. An Intensity rating of 8.7 reflected a relentless tempo as the home side racked up a staggering 26 shots throughout the match. The breakthrough arrived in the 14th minute when Matías Soulé found the net, setting the tone for a one-sided affair. Roma dominated possession with 61%, utilizing the width of the pitch to stretch a struggling Genoa backline. The Giallorossi were clinical, turning the area into a shooting gallery with 14 attempts from inside the box, rarely allowing the opposition to cross the halfway line during a frantic opening period.
A Twelve-Minute Tactical Masterclass
The match’s Balance was permanently tilted during a devastating twelve-minute spell that effectively ended the contest. In the 19th minute, Manu Koné doubled the advantage following excellent work from E. Ferguson. The Scottish forward then turned scorer himself in the 31st minute, leaving the Genoa defense in tatters. Roma's passing was crisp and purposeful, completing 476 accurate passes at an 85% success rate. Defensively, Jan Ziółkowski was a pillar of composure, snuffing out any hint of a counter-attack before it could develop. By the time the halftime whistle blew, the three-goal cushion reflected a performance of pure authority, leaving the visitors looking for answers that simply weren't there.
Defensive Resilience and Late Consolations
The second half saw Roma manage their energy levels, shifting into a controlled rhythm that prioritized defensive shape over further expansion. While the Stakes remained high for a Genoa side desperate for points in a relegation battle, they struggled to test the Roma goalkeeper until the final moments. A late spark came from substitute J. Ekhator, who pulled one back in the 87th minute to deny the hosts a clean sheet. Despite this late surge, the Upset factor remained at zero as the result was never in doubt. For Roma, the 3-1 victory reinforces their top-four credentials, while Genoa remains precariously perched in 17th place, needing a drastic improvement in form to escape the looming threat of the drop zone.
Key Questions
What does this mean for AS Roma's season?
This victory solidifies Roma's 4th-place position, keeping them in the heart of the Champions League race with 36 points from 18 games.
How did Manu Koné change the game?
Koné provided the physical engine in midfield, scoring the crucial second goal and maintaining a high level of ball recovery throughout.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Capital Gains: Roma’s Quest Meets Genoa’s Resilience
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 57/100. AS Roma's pursuit of elite European football faces a stern tactical test against a Genoa side capable of frustrating the league's heavyweights.
The Setup
On December 29, 2025, the Stadio Olimpico hosts a fixture where the Stakes sit at a solid 6.0. AS Roma enters this clash 5th in the table, boasting a Form rating of 5.2 following a strong run of three wins in their last five matches. Conversely, Genoa finds themselves in 16th place, desperately seeking a result to climb away from the bottom tier. While the Balance of the match suggests a Roma advantage, Genoa’s ability to disrupt rhythms remains their primary weapon.
Key Battle
The defining duel will be between Roma’s focal point Wesley and Genoa’s defensive anchor Leo Østigård. Wesley’s clinical movement will test the positioning of the Norwegian defender throughout the night. Meanwhile, in the middle of the park, M. Koné will look to control the tempo, ensuring that Genoa's Vitinha is starved of service in transition.
Our Prediction
Roma’s superior Stars rating of 8.7 should eventually break the deadlock. With Mile Svilar currently in exceptional form — recording 24 saves in his last five outings — Genoa will find it difficult to breach the home defense. We expect a professional performance from the Giallorossi, securing a 2-0 victory through patient build-up and individual brilliance in the final third.