Napoli Secure Vital Away Win Against Resilient Genoa
London, 7 February 2026 – Napoli have reclaimed their position at the summit of the Serie A table following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Genoa at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. In a match defined by tactical discipline and clinical finishing, Antonio Conte’s side overcame a revitalised Genoa team led by Daniele De Rossi. The result extends Napoli’s unbeaten run against the Rossoblu to eight matches and keeps their title defence firmly on track.
Match Report: Conte Outmanoeuvres De Rossi
The encounter at Marassi was a tactical chess match between two of Italy’s most prominent coaching figures. Napoli took an early lead through Rasmus Højlund, who continued his impressive scoring streak by capitalising on a defensive lapse in the seventh minute. Despite Genoa’s improved form under De Rossi—having recently enjoyed a five-match unbeaten run—the hosts struggled to break down a disciplined Napoli defence anchored by Amir Rrahmani.
Genoa showed flashes of brilliance, particularly through Ruslan Malinovskyi and Vitinha, but found it difficult to convert possession into clear-cut chances. Napoli doubled their advantage in the second half before a late surge from the hosts narrowed the margin. The victory moves Napoli to 46 points, maintaining their pressure at the top of the standings, while Genoa remain in the bottom half of the table with 23 points.
Key Match Facts and Statistics
The following data reflects the current standing and historical context of the Genoa vs Napoli fixture as of 7 February 2026.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Score | Genoa 1-2 Napoli |
| Venue | Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Marassi) |
| League Position (Post-Match) | Napoli (1st), Genoa (16th) |
| Total Points | Napoli (46), Genoa (23) |
| H2H Unbeaten Streak | Napoli (8 matches) |
| Historical H2H Wins | Napoli (21), Genoa (9), Draws (14) |
Official Line-ups
Genoa (3-5-2)
Bijlow; Marcandalli, Østigård, Vásquez; Norton-Cuffy, Malinovskyi, Ellertsson, Frendrup, Martín; Vitinha, Colombo.
Napoli (3-4-2-1)
Caprile; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Mazzocchi, McTominay, Gilmour, Olivera; Vergara, Elmas; Højlund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current manager of Genoa?
Daniele De Rossi is the current head coach of Genoa, having recently taken over the role from Patrick Vieira. He has been credited with revitalising the squad’s defensive organisation.
What is Napoli’s recent record against Genoa?
Napoli are currently on an eight-match unbeaten streak against Genoa. Their most recent encounter before today was a 2-1 victory in October 2025.
Where does this result leave the Serie A title race?
With this victory, Napoli move to the top of the Serie A table with 46 points. However, the title race remains tight as rivals such as Atalanta and Juventus have games in hand or are scheduled to play later in the weekend.