Napoli vs Genoa: Will Napoli End Their Home Woes in Serie A Round 36?

⚽ Napoli vs Genoa – Serie A Round 36 Preview

📍 Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (Naples)
🗓 Date: May 11, 2025
🕢 Kick-off: 19:45 CET

In Serie A’s penultimate month, Napoli face Genoa in a must-win clash for both pride and positioning. While Napoli are enduring a deeply disappointing campaign after last season’s title glory, Genoa have exceeded expectations and look well safe from relegation.

🟦 Napoli’s Struggles Continue

Napoli’s form in 2025 has been alarmingly poor. In their last 10 matches, they’ve managed just 1 win, with 4 draws and 5 losses, scoring only 8 goals in that stretch. The biggest concern? Their once-fearsome home form is now nonexistent — no wins at the Maradona in the last 5 home games.

Coach Francesco Calzona has rotated heavily, trying to reignite a squad that seems out of ideas and rhythm. Osimhen has been sidelined on and off with injuries, while Kvaratskhelia’s influence has waned dramatically.

🔴 Genoa: Steady and Surprising

Genoa, under Alberto Gilardino, have impressed in 2025 with their organized defense and clever transitions. In their last 8 Serie A fixtures, they’ve lost just once and kept 4 clean sheets. They haven’t been spectacular, but they’ve been effective — securing points against both Roma and Atalanta in recent weeks.

Striker Mateo Retegui has provided goals in tight games, while the midfield duo of Badelj and Frendrup has kept things composed and compact.

🔍 Head-to-Head (Recent Meetings)

• 🟥 September 2023: Genoa 2–2 Napoli

• 🟦 March 2023: Napoli 2–0 Genoa

• 🟥 May 2022: Napoli 3–0 Genoa

📊 2025 Form Comparison

🔮 Prediction: Napoli 1–1 Genoa

Napoli’s home slump and Genoa’s resilience make this a tough one to call. Genoa are the more consistent side, but Napoli’s individual quality means they can’t be written off. Expect a draw with few clear-cut chances.

✅ Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score – Yes

• Total Goals – Under 2.5

• Correct Score – 1:1