Genoa vs Napoli Highlights and Goals

Serie A

5:00 PMFebruary 7, 2026

Regular Season - 24

Genoa

Show Score

2 - 3

HT:(1 - 2)

Napoli

Stadio Luigi Ferraris

Referee: Davide Massa, Italy

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Genoa

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Napoli

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Match Stats

Ball possession

40%

60%

1.32

Expected goals (xG)

2.30

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

12

Total shots

14

3

Shots on target

5

8

Shots off target

7

1

Blocked shots

2

6

Shots inside box

9

6

Shots outside box

5

4

Corner kicks

3

1

Offsides

1

Passing

313

Total passes

499

250 (80%)

Accurate passes

421 (84%)

Discipline

16

Fouls

12

2

Yellow cards

4

0

Red cards

1

2

Goalkeeper saves

1

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Lineup

Genoa

3-5-2

16 G J. Bijlow 6.5

22 D J. Vasquez (C) 50' Roughing 6.9

5 D L. Ostigard 7.5

27 D A. Marcandalli 82' Holding 6.0

3 M A. Martin 6.7

77 M M. E. Ellertsson 6.3

32 M M. Frendrup 6.9

17 M R. Malinovskyi 3' 7.0

15 M B. Norton-Cuffy 6.7

29 F L. Colombo 57' 7.2

9 F Vitinha 7.3

Substitutes

73 M P. Masini 74' Replaced by R. Malinovskyi 6.3

70 F M. Cornet 89' Replaced by Vitinha 5.9

34 D S. Otoa

21 F J. Ekhator

20 D S. Sabelli

18 F C. Ekuban 64' Replaced by L. Colombo 6.3

14 M J. Onana

13 D N. Zatterstrom

10 F Junior Messias 74' Replaced by A. Martin 6.9

4 M Amorim

39 G D. Sommariva

1 G N. Leali

Coach

Daniele De Rossi

Napoli

3-4-2-1

1 G A. Meret 2' Tripping 5.9

5 D Juan Jesus 59' Roughing 76' Holding 5.9

4 D A. Buongiorno 6.7

13 D A. Rrahmani 22' 7.2

37 M L. Spinazzola 90+2' Roughing 6.9

8 M S. McTominay 22' 7.7

68 M S. Lobotka (C) 6.9

3 M M. Gutierrez 6.6

20 F E. Elmas 6.9

26 F A. Vergara 7.2

19 F R. Hojlund 20' 90+5' 7.7

Substitutes

14 G N. Contini

32 G V. Milinkovic-Savic

9 F R. Lukaku

17 D M. Olivera 77' Replaced by Giovane 6.7

23 F Giovane 46' Replaced by S. McTominay 77' Replaced M. Olivera 5.9

27 F Alisson Santos

31 D S. Beukema 59' Replaced by A. Buongiorno 6.6

95 M V. Prisco

98 M E. De Chiara

Coach

Antonio Conte

Serie A Standings - Serie A

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Inter	27	22	1	4	64-21	43	67	W 01 February: Cremonese 0 - 2 Inter W 08 February: Sassuolo 0 - 5 Inter W 14 February: Inter 3 - 2 Juventus W 21 February: Lecce 0 - 2 Inter W 28 February: Inter 2 - 0 Genoa
2	AC Milan	27	16	9	2	43-20	23	57	W 03 February: Bologna 0 - 3 AC Milan W 13 February: Pisa 1 - 2 AC Milan D 18 February: AC Milan 1 - 1 Como L 22 February: AC Milan 0 - 1 Parma W 01 March: Cremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan
3	Napoli	27	16	5	6	41-28	13	53	W 31 January: Napoli 2 - 1 Fiorentina W 07 February: Genoa 2 - 3 Napoli D 15 February: Napoli 2 - 2 AS Roma L 22 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Napoli W 28 February: Hellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli
4	AS Roma	27	16	3	8	37-19	18	51	L 02 February: Udinese 1 - 0 AS Roma W 09 February: AS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari D 15 February: Napoli 2 - 2 AS Roma W 22 February: AS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese D 01 March: AS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus
5	Como	27	13	9	5	44-20	24	48	D 01 February: Como 0 - 0 Atalanta L 14 February: Como 1 - 2 Fiorentina D 18 February: AC Milan 1 - 1 Como W 21 February: Juventus 0 - 2 Como W 28 February: Como 3 - 1 Lecce
6	Juventus	27	13	8	6	46-28	18	47	W 01 February: Parma 1 - 4 Juventus D 08 February: Juventus 2 - 2 Lazio L 14 February: Inter 3 - 2 Juventus L 21 February: Juventus 0 - 2 Como D 01 March: AS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus
7	Atalanta	27	12	9	6	37-24	13	45	D 01 February: Como 0 - 0 Atalanta W 09 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese W 14 February: Lazio 0 - 2 Atalanta W 22 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Napoli L 01 March: Sassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta
8	Sassuolo	27	11	5	11	34-36	-2	38	W 31 January: Pisa 1 - 3 Sassuolo L 08 February: Sassuolo 0 - 5 Inter W 15 February: Udinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo W 20 February: Sassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona W 01 March: Sassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta
9	Bologna	26	10	6	10	35-32	3	36	L 03 February: Bologna 0 - 3 AC Milan L 08 February: Bologna 0 - 1 Parma L No match found W 23 February: Bologna 1 - 0 Udinese W 02 March: Pisa 0 - 1 Bologna
10	Lazio	27	8	10	9	26-27	-1	34	W 30 January: Lazio 3 - 2 Genoa D 08 February: Juventus 2 - 2 Lazio L 14 February: Lazio 0 - 2 Atalanta D 21 February: Cagliari 0 - 0 Lazio L 01 March: Torino 2 - 0 Lazio
11	Parma	27	8	9	10	20-32	-12	33	L 01 February: Parma 1 - 4 Juventus W 08 February: Bologna 0 - 1 Parma W 15 February: Parma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona W 22 February: AC Milan 0 - 1 Parma D 27 February: Parma 1 - 1 Cagliari
12	Udinese	26	9	5	12	28-39	-11	32	W 02 February: Udinese 1 - 0 AS Roma W No match found L 15 February: Udinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo L 23 February: Bologna 1 - 0 Udinese L No match found
13	Cagliari	27	7	9	11	29-36	-7	30	W 31 January: Cagliari 4 - 0 Hellas Verona L 09 February: AS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari L 16 February: Cagliari 0 - 2 Lecce D 21 February: Cagliari 0 - 0 Lazio D 27 February: Parma 1 - 1 Cagliari
14	Torino	27	8	6	13	27-47	-20	30	W 01 February: Torino 1 - 0 Lecce D 07 February: Fiorentina 2 - 2 Torino L 15 February: Torino 1 - 2 Bologna L 22 February: Genoa 3 - 0 Torino W 01 March: Torino 2 - 0 Lazio
15	Genoa	27	6	9	12	32-39	-7	27	L 30 January: Lazio 3 - 2 Genoa L 07 February: Genoa 2 - 3 Napoli D 15 February: Cremonese 0 - 0 Genoa W 22 February: Genoa 3 - 0 Torino L 28 February: Inter 2 - 0 Genoa
16	Fiorentina	26	5	9	12	30-39	-9	24	L 31 January: Napoli 2 - 1 Fiorentina L No match found D No match found W 23 February: Fiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa W No match found
17	Cremonese	27	5	9	13	21-38	-17	24	L 01 February: Cremonese 0 - 2 Inter L 09 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese D 15 February: Cremonese 0 - 0 Genoa L 22 February: AS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese L 01 March: Cremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan
18	Lecce	27	6	6	15	18-36	-18	24	L 01 February: Torino 1 - 0 Lecce W 08 February: Lecce 2 - 1 Udinese W 16 February: Cagliari 0 - 2 Lecce L 21 February: Lecce 0 - 2 Inter L 28 February: Como 3 - 1 Lecce
19	Pisa	26	1	12	13	20-43	-23	15	L 31 January: Pisa 1 - 3 Sassuolo L No match found D No match found L 23 February: Fiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa L 02 March: Pisa 0 - 1 Bologna
20	Hellas Verona	27	2	9	16	20-48	-28	15	L 31 January: Cagliari 4 - 0 Hellas Verona D 06 February: Hellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa L 15 February: Parma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona L 20 February: Sassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona L 28 February: Hellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - Serie B

Napoli secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Genoa, with Rasmus Højlund’s penalty in the 95th minute proving decisive in a thrilling Serie A encounter.

The visitors clinched a hard-fought win at the Luigi Ferraris, overcoming an early deficit and a late red card to grab all three points. This crucial result helps Napoli solidify their position in the top tier of the league.

Napoli, sitting comfortably in third place, aimed to extend their lead in the Champions League qualification spots. Meanwhile, 14th-placed Genoa sought valuable points to climb away from the relegation zone. The stage was set for an intense contest.

The match exploded into life almost immediately. Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret received a yellow card for tripping an opponent inside the box in the second minute. Ruslan Malinovskyi calmly stepped up and converted the resulting penalty in the third minute, giving Genoa a dream start.

However, Napoli responded swiftly. Rasmus Højlund found the back of the net in the 20th minute, leveling the score. Just two minutes later, Scott McTominay completed the quick turnaround, guiding home a goal in the 22nd minute with an assist from Amir Rrahmani, putting Napoli 2-1 ahead.

Napoli controlled possession, with 60% of the ball, trying to extend their lead before the break. Genoa fought hard, looking for opportunities to counter-attack as the first half drew to a close.

At half-time, Genoa needed a strong second-half performance to recover from losing their early advantage. Napoli aimed to maintain their composure and tactical discipline to secure the win.

The second half brought more drama. Lorenzo Colombo struck for Genoa in the 57th minute, restoring parity and igniting the home crowd. The score stood at 2-2, setting up a tense final period.

Napoli’s task became even harder when Juan Jesus received his second yellow card in the 76th minute for holding, resulting in a red card. Napoli faced the final quarter of an hour with only ten men on the pitch.

Genoa pressed for a winning goal against the shorthanded opposition, but Napoli held firm. In the 95th minute of added time, Højlund stepped up to dispatch a penalty, securing a dramatic late winner for the visitors.

Match statistics highlighted Napoli’s efficiency, with five shots on target from 14 total shots, generating an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.3. Genoa managed three shots on target from 12 total shots, with an xG of 1.32, despite their numerical advantage late on.

This thrilling 3-2 victory sees Napoli maintain their third-place standing in Serie A with 49 points. Genoa remains in 14th position with 23 points, left to lament a missed opportunity to gain ground at home.