Serie A Regular Season - 6
Napoli 2 - 1 FT Genoa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Ekhator (B. Norton-Cuffy) 34'
44' ↓ S. Lobotka ↑B. Gilmour
HT
↓ A. Marcandalli ↑S. Otoa 46'
50' ↓ M. Olivera ↑L. Spinazzola
51' ↓ M. Politano ↑K. De Bruyne
55' David Neres
57' F. Anguissa
↓ R. Malinovskyi ↑M. Thorsby 61'
↓ J. Ekhator ↑C. Ekuban 61'
Sebastian Otoa 63'
75' R. Hojlund
↓ Vitinha ↑L. Colombo 76'
↓ S. Sabelli ↑V. Carboni 77'
82' ↓ David Neres ↑M. Gutierrez
82' ↓ R. Hojlund ↑L. Lucca
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
V. Milinkovic-Savic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Di Lorenzo 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Beukema 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
81
Passes
6
Duels
Juan Jesus
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
86
Passes
8
Duels
M. Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
50
Entry
Midfielders
S. Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
44
Entry
M. Politano 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
F. Anguissa 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
S. McTominay 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
David Neres
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
R. Hojlund 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
A. Meret 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Ferrante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Mazzocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Marianucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Spinazzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Gilmour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. De Bruyne 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
E. Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Vergara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Ambrosino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Lang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Genoa
Goalkeepers
N. Leali
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Sabelli 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
A. Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Vasquez
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. E. Ellertsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
P. Masini
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Frendrup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Norton-Cuffy
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
R. Malinovskyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Vitinha
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
J. Ekhator
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
B. Siegrist
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Sommariva
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Otoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gronbaek
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
V. Carboni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. F. Cuenca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ekuban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Colombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Napoli Win
Genoa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +9
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -6
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
Napoli Strike Back: Hojlund Completes Gritty Turnaround at the Maradona
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. The league leaders demonstrated their title credentials by overcoming a resilient Genoa side that threatened to derail their momentum with an early breakthrough.
The Underdog Bite and Tactical Chess
The match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona began with a surprising script as Genoa silenced the home crowd in the 34th minute. Despite Napoli controlling possession with 69%, a clinical counter-attack saw Brooke Norton-Cuffy provide a precise assist for J. Ekhator to fire the visitors ahead. A Stakes rating of 7.0 reflected the high tension on the pitch, as a struggling Genoa side looked to cause a major upset against the current table-toppers. Napoli’s 554 passes showed their technical dominance, but for much of the first half, they lacked the final ball to break through a compact defensive block that frustrated the home support.
Turning the Tide in the Second Half
The dynamic shifted dramatically after the interval as Napoli increased the tempo. The breakthrough arrived in the 57th minute when F. Anguissa powered home the equalizer, rewarding the sustained pressure from the hosts. A Balance score of 7.7 captured the shift in momentum as the match opened up, with Napoli forcing a total of 7 corners to Genoa's 5. The home side's relentless search for a winner saw them pin the visitors back, utilizing the full width of the pitch to stretch a tiring Genoa defense. This period of the match was a classic display of top-tier persistence against a relegation-threatened opponent fighting for every scrap.
Hojlund’s Decisive Strike
The decisive blow was struck in the 75th minute by R. Hojlund, who found the back of the net to complete the comeback and ensure all three points remained in Naples. An Intensity rating of 6.1 characterized the final stages as Napoli managed the game professionally to avoid any late scares. With 12 shots compared to Genoa's 6, the statistical superiority of the hosts eventually told the story of the afternoon. This result keeps Napoli at the summit of the table with 15 points, while Genoa remains mired in a relegation battle. It was a typical "six-pointer" mentality from the visitors, but ultimately, the league leaders' quality proved too much to handle.
Key Questions
How did Napoli complete the comeback from behind?
Napoli used their 69% possession and high pressure to force second-half goals from Anguissa and Hojlund after Ekhator's first-half opener.
What does this mean for Napoli's season?
The victory keeps Napoli at the top of the table with 15 points, strengthening their position in the Serie A title race.
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 Title Pursuit Meets Genoa's Survival Mission
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A David vs Goliath encounter where Napoli’s technical brilliance faces a Genoa side clinging to their Serie A status.
The Setup
At the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli look to maintain their pressure on the top of the table. Boasting a Stars score of 8.5, the hosts are heavy favorites against a Genoa side deeply embroiled in a relegation battle. With the Stakes rated at 7.0, every ball will be contested fiercely, as the visitors arrive with a desperate need for points. Napoli's Form of 5.9 suggests they remain a formidable force, even if recent results haven't been flawless, while Genoa must overcome a low Balance rating of 3.2 to stand any chance of an upset.
Key Battle
The game will likely be won or lost in the final third. Napoli's creative engine, led by their world-class midfield talent, will look to dismantle a Genoa defensive unit that will surely set up in a deep, compact block. Without specific individual match-ups to highlight, the tactical focus shifts to whether Genoa's disciplined collective can withstand the relentless wave of attacks from the home side. The ability of the home team to recycle possession and pin the visitors back will be the defining theme of the afternoon.
Our Prediction
Expect a dominant performance from the hosts. Napoli are likely to control over 60% of possession, wearing down the Rossoblù resistance before finding the breakthrough. A 3-0 victory for Napoli seems the most probable outcome, as their superior individual quality eventually overwhelms a hardworking but limited Genoa defense.