Genoa vs Napoli Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews ahead of this Serie A affair. Napoli were surprisingly defeated at home by Lazio in the last round. Can the Italian champions bounce back with a win against Genoa? Read on for our free Serie A predictions and betting tips.
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Genoa vs Napoli Predictions
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Stakes High in Early Serie A Showdown
Key Stats
– Genoa conceded only 10 times in 19 home games last season.
– Victor Osimhen, despite a recent league blank, netted a hat-trick for Nigeria last week.
Only four matches into Serie A, and already a chasm of eight places divides Genoa and Napoli on the table. This weekend, they lock horns at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, promising a bout filled with tactics, history, and high stakes.
Genoa’s Rocky Beginning
Genoa, under the guidance of Alberto Gilardino, have managed a rather shaky start to their 2023-24 Serie A campaign. Garnering just three points from a possible nine, the excitement of the club’s 1-0 triumph over Lazio at the Olimpico has been tempered by subsequent heavy defeats: a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Fiorentina and a 1-0 setback against Torino. This is the new reality for Genoa; facing the titans of the league, such as the reigning champions Napoli, is par for the course now.
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A monumental task awaits the ‘Rossoblu’, as they aspire for their first home victory since their ascent to the Serie A elite. A telling stat underlines their recent home advantage – they lost just once at the Luigi Ferraris last season and conceded only 10 times in 19 outings. However, matching or bettering that record this term is a lofty challenge.
Napoli’s Quest to Bounce Back
Rudi Garcia’s Napoli experienced a reality check just before the international hiatus. Lazio handed the Neapolitans their first loss of the season, a 2-1 defeat, even though Napoli dominated much of the first half. Napoli’s sharpshooters, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen, found themselves frustrated on a night where the goal eluded them. Particularly concerning is Kvaratskhelia’s recent drought, having not netted a league goal since March.
However, looking back provides a silver lining for Napoli. The Diego Armando Maradona Stadium aside, Napoli have had the most Serie A victories at the Luigi Ferraris since their Serie A re-entry in 2007/08. With 18 wins to their name, Napoli is eyeing the 19th.
Lineup Considerations
Genoa might have to soldier on without Alessandro Vogliacco and Alan Matturro till month-end. Mateo Retegui, the hero against Lazio, is expected to spearhead Genoa’s attack. Meanwhile, Napoli’s Osimhen will be under the spotlight, with Matteo Politano’s involvement hanging in the balance following his early withdrawal during Italy’s recent match against North Macedonia.
Match Predictions
1. The Outcome: Considering the statistics, Napoli’s away record against Genoa is notable. Since 2010, the Partenopei have emerged victorious in 17 Serie A encounters with Genoa, losing just twice. Additionally, Genoa’s recent 4-1 home loss to Fiorentina indicates vulnerability. With this in mind, a Napoli win seems the most probable outcome, though not an easy one.
2. Correct Score Prediction: With Genoa’s recent form, especially their defensive lapses, and Napoli’s attacking prowess, a 2-0 victory in favour of Napoli seems plausible.
3. Goalscorer Prediction: Victor Osimhen is the man in focus here. Despite drawing a blank in gameweek three, his position in the Capocannoniere race and recent hat-trick for Nigeria makes him a likely candidate to find the net. I’d back Osimhen to score during this match.
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