Serie A Regular Season - 28
Genoa 2 - 1 FT AS Roma
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Ndicka 12'
16' P. Masini
D. Malen 40'
HT
↓ L. Venturino ↑B. Cristante 46'
52' Junior Messias
E. Ndicka 55'
↓ L. Pellegrini ↑N. El Aynaoui 56'
64' ↓ J. Ekhator ↑L. Colombo
64' ↓ Junior Messias ↑R. Malinovskyi
↓ D. Rensch ↑D. Ghilardi 70'
75' ↓ C. Ekuban ↑Vitinha
79' ↓ M. E. Ellertsson ↑A. Martin
80' Vitinha (P. Masini)
↓ Z. Celik ↑R. Vaz 84'
↓ G. Mancini ↑J. Ziolkowski 84'
B. Cristante 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genoa
Goalkeepers
Justin Bijlow 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alessandro Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Østigård
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Vásquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mikael Ellertsson 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Morten Frendrup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrizio Masini 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
8
Rating
Stefano Sabelli
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Junior Messias 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
Caleb Ekuban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Jeff Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Daniele Sommariva 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicola Leali
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nils Zätterström
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aarón Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kris Gecaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Otoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexsandro Amorim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruslan Malinovskyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinha 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Lorenzo Colombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxwel Cornet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
Mile Svilar
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Gianluca Mancini
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Evan Ndicka 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Zeki Çelik
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Midfielders
Devyne Rensch
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Niccolò Pisilli 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
56
Passes
16
Duels
Manu Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Lorenzo Pellegrini 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Lorenzo Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Donyell Malen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Pierluigi Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgio De Marzi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Ziółkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angeliño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Cristante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neil El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephan El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinio Vaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Zaragoza
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 |
Genoa Win
AS Roma Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Grifone Stun Roma: Late Drama at the Ferraris
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A tactical masterclass in efficiency saw Genoa dismantle Roma's Champions League aspirations with a defiant home performance that defied the league standings.
The Opening Act
Under the historic floodlights of the Luigi Ferraris, the encounter between Genoa and AS Roma began as a cagey affair. The visitors, chasing a vital top-four finish, dominated possession with a commanding 65%, yet they found it nearly impossible to breach the organized ranks of the home side. The Balance of the match was tilted heavily toward Roma's territorial control, but Genoa’s disciplined low block frustrated the Giallorossi’s creative outlets. While Roma moved the ball with precision in the middle third, their final pass lacked the necessary bite to test the keeper. It was a stalemate of tactical patience, with the home crowd sensing that their side’s resilience could eventually lead to a breakthrough on the counter.
The Pivot
The match exploded into life shortly after the interval, as the Intensity shifted from tactical chess to a high-stakes firefight. In the 52nd minute, Junior Messias stepped up to convert a penalty, clinicaly putting the hosts ahead. However, the joy was short-lived; E. Ndicka leveled the scoring for Roma just three minutes later, capitalising on a rare lapse in the Genoa defense. This rapid exchange of goals transformed the atmosphere, with both sides trading blows in search of a decisive second. Genoa’s defense remained resolute under pressure, with Leo Østigård putting in a Man of the Match performance to keep the Roma attackers at bay during their most dangerous spells of the evening.
Resolution
The decisive moment arrived ten minutes from time, courtesy of a inspired substitution. Vitinha, who entered the fray in the 75th minute, proved to be the match-winner. After brilliant work from Patrizio Masini, who delivered a pinpoint assist, the striker found the back of the net to restore the lead. This goal represented a significant Upset Factor, as the 13th-placed side held firm against the 5th-placed giants. Given the high Stakes for Roma’s European ambitions, the result sends shockwaves through the top of the table. Genoa’s victory was a testament to clinical finishing—scoring twice from just five shots on target—while Roma were left to rue their inability to convert dominance into points in a hostile environment.
Key Questions
How did substitute Patrizio Masini change the game?
Masini proved decisive by providing the clinical assist for Vitinha’s 80th-minute winner, offering the creative spark needed to break the deadlock during a tense finale.
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.
Giallorossi look to conquer the Marassi
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. This clash tests Roma’s top-four resolve against a Genoa side desperate to snap a poor run of results in front of their home fans.
The Setup
AS Roma travel to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris as favorites, buoyed by their status as away specialists. With a Form rating that highlights their consistency in the top-four race, the visitors face a Genoa side struggling for identity at home. The Balance of this encounter leans toward the capital club, given Genoa’s modest win rate on their own turf this season. While the Stakes are high for the hosts to avoid being dragged further down, for Roma, every point is vital to maintain their Champions League trajectory. The presence of high-caliber Stars in the away dugout further tilts the narrative in their favor.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative focuses on the clash between Genoa’s defensive block and Roma’s creative engine. With no individual duel taking center stage, the match hinges on whether the home side’s back line can maintain concentration for ninety minutes. Roma’s ability to stretch the pitch and utilize their technical depth will be the ultimate test for the Rossoblu's tactical discipline.
Our Verdict
Roma’s clinical edge should prove the difference. We expect the visitors to dominate possession and eventually exploit the defensive lapses that have plagued Genoa’s home campaign. A professional away performance is the likely route to three points.