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22 Aug 2026 18:45

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Napoli to win 1.80

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Genoa vs Napoli Predictions, Picks & Odds – 22/08/2026

Serie A · 1

22 Aug 2026 Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris Louis Hecq

Genoa vs Napoli – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
Betfred	4.60	3.50	1.80	Continue
William Hill	5.00	3.20	1.83	Continue
Smarkets	5.20	3.50	1.89	Continue
Matchbook	5.10	3.40	1.86	Continue
Coral	4.60	2.10	2.40	Continue

Our prediction

2: Napoli to win

1.80 on Betfred

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 23 Aug 2026 at 18:08 · Odds are subject to change

Genoa vs Napoli Preview

Genoa welcome Napoli to the Ferraris on opening day looking to build on a campaign that saw them survive in 16th place. Their recent home record gives cause for concern, with six defeats in their last twelve at this ground. Pre-season has done little to inspire confidence either, a bruising 10-1 loss to Bournemouth among the lowlights. Daniele De Rossi will still harbour frustration from February's late penalty defeat and will demand a reaction from his side.

Napoli arrive in Liguria as last season's runners-up, carrying Champions League pedigree and genuine title ambitions under Massimiliano Allegri. Three consecutive wins close out their recent form sequence, and an impressive 6-2 pre-season victory over Aris Thessalonikis suggests sharpness up front. The concern lies at the back: injuries to Alessandro Buongiorno and Luca Marianucci have created a defensive crisis, with Sam Beukema also doubtful. Rafa Marin is expected to deputise in central defence.

	Betfred	William Hill	Smarkets
Genoa to win	4.60	5.00	5.20
BTTS Yes	2.10	2.05	·

Napoli's away record speaks volumes: ten unbeaten in twelve trips last season, a run that underlines their consistency on the road. Genoa, by contrast, lost half of their final dozen home fixtures. The away win at 1.80 reflects that disparity accurately, and it forms the backbone of our selection for this opener.

Massimiliano Allegri's side do arrive with defensive concerns, yet Rafa Marin's expected inclusion offers adequate cover. Genoa's pre-season has been patchy at best, highlighted by a chastening 10-1 friendly defeat to Bournemouth. Napoli's sharper preparation, including a convincing 6-2 win over Aris Thessalonikis, suggests they are closer to competitive readiness.

The under 2.5 goals line at 1.65 also merits attention. Allegri's pragmatic approach, combined with a reshuffled backline, points towards a controlled, low-scoring victory rather than an open affair. Napoli possess the quality to win without needing to overwhelm their hosts, and a tight 1-0 or 2-0 scoreline feels the likeliest outcome at the Ferraris.

Trends to Know about Genoa vs Napoli

Napoli unbeaten in ten of twelve away
Genoa lost six of twelve at home
Napoli's defensive injuries could boost goals

Form & Statistics: Genoa vs Napoli

Genoa

Recent form

WDDLW

Wins2/5 (40%)

Draws2/5 (40%)

Losses1/5 (20%)

Season statistics (5)

2.7Total goals

53%Both teams score

1.2Goals scored

1.5Goals conceded

Napoli

Recent form

LDWWW

Wins3/5 (60%)

Draws1/5 (20%)

Losses1/5 (20%)

Season statistics (5)

3.8Total goals

80%Both teams score

2.4Goals scored

1.4Goals conceded

Statistic	Genoa		Napoli
Last 5 results	2W 2D 1L	·	3W 1D 1L
Avg goals scored	1.2	·	2.4
Avg goals conceded	1.5	·	1.4
Under 2.5 (last 5)	4/5	·	2/5
H2H, last 4 meetings	0 Genoa · 1 Draws · 3 Napoli

Probable lineup

Lineups: Genoa vs Napoli

Genoa

3-5-2

Starters

1 Justin Bijlow
2 Leo Østigård
3 Johan Vásquez
4 Alessandro Marcandalli
5 Stefano Sabelli
6 Morten Frendrup
7 Mikael Egill Ellertsson
8 Ruslan Malinovskyi
9 Tommaso Baldanzi
10 Lorenzo Colombo
11 Vitinha

Absent

Franz-Ethan Meichtry (injury)
M. Badelj (suspended)
Lorenzo Venturino (injury)
Hamed Traoré (injury)

Napoli

4-3-3

Starters

1 Alex Meret
2 Giovanni Di Lorenzo
3 Amir Rrahmani
4 Rafa Marin
5 Mathías Olivera
6 Frank Anguissa
7 Scott McTominay
8 Eljif Elmas
9 Matteo Politano
10 Rasmus Højlund
11 Noa Lang

Absent

Luca Marianucci (injury)
Alessandro Buongiorno (injury)
Sam Beukema (injury)
Stanislav Lobotka (Muscle injury)

Low confidence

Both lineups carry a speculative tag ahead of this Serie A opener, so treat the projected shapes with appropriate caution. Should they hold, a 3-5-2 versus 4-3-3 contest is in prospect, with Genoa's wing-backs central to their ability to press high and contain Napoli's wide threats.

Rasmus Højlund leads the Napoli attack in what would be a fascinating early-season examination of his partnership with Noa Lang, while Ruslan Malinovskyi is the creative pivot Genoa will lean on to unlock a well-organised visiting defence at the Ferraris.