Serie A Regular Season - 24
Genoa 2 - 3 FT Napoli
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' Vitinha
Alex Meret 2'
R. Hojlund 20'
S. McTominay (A. Rrahmani) 22'
HT
↓ S. McTominay ↑Giovane 46'
50' Johan Vásquez
57' L. Colombo
Juan Jesus 59'
↓ A. Buongiorno ↑S. Beukema 59'
64' ↓ L. Colombo ↑C. Ekuban
74' ↓ A. Martin ↑Junior Messias
74' ↓ R. Malinovskyi ↑P. Masini
Juan Jesus 76'
Juan Jesus 76'
↓ Napoli ↑M. Olivera 77'
89' ↓ Vitinha ↑M. Cornet
R. Hojlund 90'
Leonardo Spinazzola 90'+2
Antonio Vergara 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genoa
Goalkeepers
J. Bijlow 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ostigard 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
90%
Duel Win %
J. Vasquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
B. Norton-Cuffy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Malinovskyi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7
Rating
M. Frendrup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. E. Ellertsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Vitinha 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
L. Colombo
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
N. Leali 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Sommariva
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Zatterstrom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Otoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amorim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Messias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ekuban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Cornet 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Napoli
Goalkeepers
A. Meret
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Defenders
A. Rrahmani
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
A. Buongiorno
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
85%
Duel Win %
Juan Jesus
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
M. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lobotka 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
65
Passes
5
Duels
S. McTominay
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.7
Rating
L. Spinazzola 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
A. Vergara
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
22
Passes
27
Duels
E. Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hojlund 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.7
Rating
BENCH
N. Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Milinkovic-Savic
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Prisco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. De Chiara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Lukaku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alisson Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2025 | Napoli | 2 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 11/05/2025 | Napoli | 2 - 2 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 21/12/2024 | Genoa | 1 - 2 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 17/02/2024 | Napoli | 1 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 16/09/2023 | Genoa | 2 - 2 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 15/05/2022 | Napoli | 3 - 0 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
Genoa Win
Napoli Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +38
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +21
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 24 GD: +11
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -18
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 24 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 24 GD: -16
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -21
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: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
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
Højlund Stunner Decides Ferraris Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. This victory keeps Napoli firmly in the title race while leaving Genoa heartbroken after a display of immense grit at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
A Chaotic Commencement
The action at Stadio Luigi Ferraris ignited within seconds as a VAR review in the first minute awarded Genoa a penalty. R. Malinovskyi stepped up to convert in the 3rd minute, clinical from the spot to punish the visitors' early sluggishness. An Intensity rating of 100 reflected a frenetic opening period where the hosts swarmed their opponents. However, Napoli responded with the ruthlessness of contenders. By the 20th minute, Rasmus Højlund leveled the scores with a powerful finish, and just two minutes later, Scott McTominay latched onto a pass from A. Rrahmani to turn the match on its head. In a breathless sequence, the visitors had transformed a deficit into a lead, silencing the local crowd.
The Grifone Fights Back
Genoa refused to buckle under the weight of Napoli's 60% possession dominance. Despite being pushed deep into their own half, the defensive organization led by Leo Østigård provided a platform for a second-half resurgence. The Balance of the match shifted again in the 57th minute when L. Colombo found space in the box to fire home a deserved equalizer. The tension escalated further in the 76th minute when Juan Jesus saw red for a professional foul, leaving the visitors a man down for the final stretch. With the Stakes reaching a fever pitch, it appeared Genoa might secure a famous point, or even more, as they pressed against the ten-man opposition.
VAR Drama and the Final Blow
A barrage of 26 shots turned the match into a shooting gallery, yet it was a moment of late controversy that defined the result. In the 90th minute, a foul on Antonio Vergara prompted another VAR intervention, resulting in a second penalty for the visitors. Rasmus Højlund displayed nerves of steel to slot home his second of the afternoon, sealing a dramatic 3-2 win. The Upset Factor remained at zero as the league heavyweights eventually found a way through, but the performance from Genoa will offer them plenty of encouragement for their relegation battle. For Napoli, this was the mark of champions—finding a way to win when the circumstances were stacked against them in a hostile environment.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Juan Jesus impact the match?
It forced Napoli to play defensively for the final 15 minutes, yet they still managed to find a late winner on the break.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR dictated the bookends of the game, confirming penalties in both the 1st and 90th minutes that led to goals.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
High shot volume (26 total) combined with clinical finishing and multiple lead changes created a constant offensive threat.
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.
Napoli’s Clinical Edge Faces Ferraris Test
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. Third-placed Napoli travel to Genoa looking to exploit the home side's struggles and solidify their position in the Champions League places.
The Setup
This match at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris features a stark contrast in efficiency. Napoli arrive as established "away specialists," having secured victory in 50% of their road trips this term. Conversely, Genoa have found their home turf to be anything but a fortress, managing a win rate of just 25% in front of their own supporters. While the overall Balance score of 7.8 suggests a tactical contest, Napoli’s superior Stars rating of 9.0 points toward a gulf in individual match-winners. The Stakes are moderate, yet for Napoli, maintaining their top-three Form is vital to keep the title race within sight.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this encounter lies in the duel between Ruslan Malinovskyi and Leonardo Spinazzola. Malinovskyi has been the primary source of inspiration for the Grifone, using his vision to bypass midfield blocks. He will find his space restricted by Spinazzola, whose athleticism on the flank allows him to transition from defensive duties to attacking threats in seconds. If Spinazzola can pin Malinovskyi back, Genoa’s primary supply line to R. Højlund and the frontline will be severed.
Our Prediction
Napoli are likely to dominate possession, utilizing the physical presence of S. McTominay to control the tempo. Genoa will rely heavily on Nicola Leali, who has been in inspired form between the posts recently, but the sheer volume of Napoli's attacks should eventually tell. We expect a controlled 2-0 victory for the visitors, with a professional performance that highlights the defensive solidity provided by A. Buongiorno.