Napoli kick off a new tactical era under Massimiliano Allegri as they travel to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris to take on Daniele De Rossi's Genoa. Following Antonio Conte's departure, the Partenopei are aiming to reassert their Scudetto ambitions while maintaining high European aspirations with key talents such as Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund leading the charge.
Genoa showed great resilience under De Rossi last term to secure survival, but their home record against Napoli has historically been troubled. In their last 13 Serie A clashes at the Luigi Ferraris since late 2012, Napoli have dominated with 9 victories, 3 draws, and just 1 defeat.
Team News and Absences
Genoa will be without the injured Hamed Traore, Venturino, Meichtry, Havel, and Nuredini. Meanwhile, Napoli are missing key defender Alessandro Buongiorno, alongside Beukema and Marianucci.
Predicted Lineups
Genoa (3-4-1-2):
- Goalkeeper: Bijlow
- Defenders: Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez
- Midfielders: Sabelli, Frendrup, Sow, Ellertsson
- Attacking Midfielder: Baldanzi
- Forwards: Vitinha, Colombo
Napoli (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Meret
- Defenders: Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Rafa Marin, Spinazzola
- Midfielders: Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay
- Forwards: Politano, Hojlund, Alisson
Match Analysis and Key Stats
Napoli have been formidable on the road, winning 4 of their last 5 away Serie A fixtures. On the other hand, Genoa have struggled on home turf, suffering three defeats against Milan, Como, and Udinese recently. With both sides consistently finding the net in their recent head-to-head encounters in Genoa, a high-scoring game is expected.
Score Prediction: Genoa 2-3 Napoli