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⚽ Serie A

Genoa vs Napoli Result & Prediction

AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Genoa vs Napoli in the Serie A. Kick-off Saturday 22 August 2026, 18:45 UTC.

Result: Genoa 0-2 Napoli

Genoa vs Napoli finished 0-2. Napoli won. The pre-match model prediction and the full market probabilities we published before kick-off are shown below, unchanged.

Genoa face Napoli in the upcoming Serie A tips, kicking off Saturday 22 August 2026, 18:45 UTC. In their last 5 meetings, Napoli won 4, 1 drawn. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Napoli win the most likely result at 53%, projecting a 0.9-1.5 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Genoa vs Napoli with our model probabilities next to the probabilities implied by the latest bookmaker odds.

🔥 Best Bet

Model pick
Napoli +0.25 @ 1.26
74%our model

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 0.94 – 1.53 goals)
0 1 2 3 4
0 8.5% 12.9% 9.9% 5.0% 1.9%
1 8.0% 12.2% 9.3% 4.7% 1.8%
2 3.7% 5.7% 4.4% 2.2% 0.9%
3 1.2% 1.8% 1.4% 0.7% 0.3%
4 0.3% 0.4% 0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Projected score: 0-1
Genoa winDrawNapoli win

🧠 Model summary

Our prediction for Genoa vs Napoli comes from our model ensemble. Every market shows the model probability next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, so you can see where they agree and where they differ. Our main pick is Napoli with a +0.25 start at odds 1.26, with a 74% model probability. On the match result, the model rates a Napoli win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 53%. Goals lean under 2.5 (55%), both teams to score points no (52%).

📊 Key numbers

Genoa 18%Draw 29%Napoli 53%
18%29%53%
53%
Napoli Win
55%
Under 2.5 goals
52%
BTTS no

🔁 Head-to-head

The last 5 meetings between Genoa and Napoli. Wins shown from Genoa’s perspective: 1 drawn · Napoli 4.

Date Home Score Away Result
2026-08-22 Genoa 0 – 2 Napoli L
2026-02-07 Genoa 2 – 3 Napoli L
2025-10-05 Napoli 2 – 1 Genoa L
2025-05-11 Napoli 2 – 2 Genoa D
2024-12-21 Genoa 1 – 2 Napoli L

📈 Recent form

Genoa

Genoa come into this game with 1 win and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 4 and conceding 8. Their biggest win in that run was 1-0 at home to Sudtirol. Their most recent defeat was 1-2 at Parma.

  • LParma 2-1 GenoaSerie A
  • WGenoa 1-0 SudtirolCoppa Italia
  • DGenoa 1-1 FrosinoneSerie A
  • LGenoa 1-4 ComoSerie A
  • LLazio 1-0 GenoaSerie A
Napoli

Napoli come into this game with 1 win and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 5 and conceding 7. Their biggest win in that run was 1-0 at home to Bologna. Their most recent defeat was 0-1 at home to Arsenal.

  • DFiorentina 1-1 NapoliSerie A
  • WNapoli 1-0 BolognaSerie A
  • LNapoli 0-1 ArsenalUEFA Champions League
  • LInter 3-2 NapoliSerie A
  • LNapoli 1-2 ComoSerie A

🏥 Team news

Reported absentees for this fixture: 7 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.

Genoa
  • E. HavelThigh Injury
  • H. J. TraoreMuscle Injury
  • L. VenturinoKnee Injury
Napoli
  • A. BuongiornoKnee Injury
  • M. FolorunshoNot in squad
  • L. MarianucciKnee Injury
  • P. MazzocchiKnee Injury

⚽ Match Result (1X2)

The match result market prices Genoa at 18% to win and Napoli at 53%, with the draw at 29%. Our model makes a Napoli win the most likely outcome.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
Napoli Win 53% 51% @ 1.84
Draw 29% 30% @ 3.15
Genoa Win 18% 20% @ 4.75

🔀 Double Chance

Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Napoli or Draw at 1.17 (80% model).

Selection Model % Market % Odds
Napoli or Draw 80% 80% @ 1.17
Genoa or Draw 44% 49% @ 1.92

📈 Over / Under Goals

Total goals are modelled from an expected 0.9-1.5 scoreline. The lean is under 2.5 goals at 55% probability.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
Under 3.5 76% 78% @ 1.21
Over 1.5 71% 69% @ 1.37
Under 2.5 55% 58% @ 1.63
Over 2.5 45% 42% @ 2.25
Under 1.5 29% 31% @ 3.00
Over 3.5 24% 22% @ 4.25

🥅 Both Teams To Score

Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams not to score at 52%.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
BTTS No 52% 53% @ 1.76
BTTS Yes 48% 47% @ 2.00

⚖️ Asian Handicap

The Asian handicap removes the draw by giving one side a goals head-start, useful when Genoa or Napoli is a clear favourite.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
Napoli +0.75 83% 83% 1.14
Napoli +0.5 80% – 1.20
Genoa +2 77% 86% 1.10
Napoli +0.25 74% – 1.26
Genoa +1.75 73% 79% 1.19
Genoa +1.5 68% 73% 1.30
Napoli 0 68% 71% 1.33
Genoa +1.25 62% 71% 1.35
Napoli -0.25 62% 59% @ 1.63
Napoli -0.5 56% 51% @ 1.87
Genoa +1 56% 66% 1.45
Genoa +0.75 50% 57% 1.69
Napoli -0.75 50% 43% @ 2.21
Genoa +0.5 44% 49% 1.94
Napoli -1 44% 34% @ 2.77
Genoa +0.25 38% 41% 2.31
Napoli -1.25 38% 29% @ 3.25
Genoa 0 32% 29% @ 3.26
Napoli -1.5 32% 27% @ 3.49
Napoli -1.75 27% 21% @ 4.50
Napoli -2 23% 14% @ 7.00
Genoa -0.75 17% 17% 5.75

📈 How the market moved

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Genoa 20%Draw 29%Napoli 51%
Probability implied by the bookmaker odds with the margin removed, averaged per day.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Genoa vs Napoli?

Our model's main pick is Napoli with a +0.25 start at odds 1.26, with a 74% model probability. The bookmaker odds imply about 79%.

Who is the favourite for Genoa vs Napoli?

Our model makes a Napoli win the most likely result at 53%. It projects an expected 0.9-1.5 scoreline for Genoa vs Napoli.

What is the predicted score for Genoa vs Napoli?

The most likely scoreline from our model is around 0-1, based on expected goals of 0.94 for Genoa and 1.53 for Napoli. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.

When do Genoa and Napoli play?

Kick-off is Saturday 22 August 2026, 18:45 UTC.

How are these predictions generated?

Every model probability comes from our ensemble of statistical and machine-learning models. We show it next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, because in our own testing the market is a hard benchmark to beat. No human opinion is involved.

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