Although Napoli has eased off the accelerator, they remain firmly in the race for the Scudetto. Just 2 points behind Atalanta, Antonio Conte and his team face a must-win match against a revitalized Genoa side. Under Patrick Vieira, Genoa has remained unbeaten and will undoubtedly present a formidable challenge.
Genoa Team News
Genoa appointed Patrick Vieira in November, and since his arrival, the team has found its rhythm. With three draws and a win, his start has been nothing short of impressive. Their most recent result further highlights this achievement: a resilient 0-0 draw away to Milan, marking their third consecutive clean sheet. The next logical step for Vieira is to convert this strong start into victories, particularly at home. Despite their progress, Genoa has yet to secure a win at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris this season, making them one of only two teams in Serie A without a home victory. Heading into their match against Napoli in 13th place, Genoa sits just two points above the relegation zone.
Napoli Team News
Antonio Conte’s Napoli made a strong start to the season but stumbled at times, particularly in their match against league leaders Atalanta. Nevertheless, the team remains just two points behind La Dea and will be eager to secure a win against Genoa. In their most recent outing against Udinese, Napoli mounted a successful second-half comeback, but Conte will undoubtedly aim to avoid any late drama and ensure a more straightforward victory here. Napoli’s away form has been impressive, with three wins in their last four Serie A away matches. Notably, I Partenopei triumphed over Milan and earned a draw against Inter at the San Siro.
Head-to-Head-Games
Napoli holds a slight edge in the head-to-head record, having won 2 of their last 5 meetings with Genoa. However, the two most recent encounters between the sides ended in draws. I Partenopei have also been successful in 3 of their last 5 visits to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Genoa CFC | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -11 | 16 | DDWDD |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 35 | DWWLW |
Genoa – Napoli Betting Prediction
Despite Genoa’s solid performance under Patrick Vieira, I’m backing a Napoli win here. Their strong away form and the slim points gap between them and Atalanta should provide ample motivation to secure all three points. Genoa are one of only two Serie A teams yet to win at home this season, and beating Napoli, despite the positive impact of Vieira’s appointment, seems highly unlikely.
Betting Tip: Napoli To Win
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Odds: 1.69
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