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Welcome to the lineup page for the Serie A fixture between Napoli and Genoa, taking place on 07.02.2026 in Italy.
Here you’ll find everything about the confirmed and predicted lineups, team news, tactical details, and pre-match insights — all crucial for Italian football fans following this clash.
Confirmed Lineups and Team News
Italian football has always been about tactics and structure, and that starts with the starting XI. On this page, you can check whether the Napoli lineup and Genoa lineup are already confirmed (No), or still waiting for final updates before the 17:00 kick-off.
Fans often search for:
- Napoli vs Genoa confirmed lineups
- Serie A starting XI today
- Napoli formation and bench
- Serie A lineups and match preview
All this data appears here, presented in a format suitable for both live updates and pre-match preparation.
Tactical Overview
Napoli, currently 4 in the Serie A, will aim to use home advantage to control the rhythm and possession. Genoa, ranked 13, might look to rely on compact defending and fast counterattacks — a common tactical pattern in Italian football.
Lineups play a major role in predicting how the game unfolds. If Genoa is the favorite, their selection might indicate an aggressive approach from the first minutes.
Historical Meetings and Results
The rivalry between Napoli and Genoa goes back to 2017, with 24 meetings played so far.
- Napoli victories: 16
- Genoa victories: 1
- Draws: 7
The most dominant home win came at 12:4, while the away side’s biggest triumph was 12:4.
These numbers reflect the balance of power between two traditional Italian clubs and make lineup predictions even more interesting.
Recent Form and Statistics
Understanding the last few performances of both clubs can help estimate lineup choices for this matchday.
Napoli recent home form:
Date Event Score 25.01.2026 Juventus vs Napoli 3 - 0 20.01.2026 Copenhagen vs Napoli 1 - 1 17.01.2026 Napoli vs Sassuolo 1 - 0
Genoa recent away form:
Date Event Score 25.01.2026 Genoa vs Bologna 3 - 2 18.01.2026 Parma vs Genoa 0 - 0 12.01.2026 Genoa vs Cagliari 3 - 0
Coaches often adjust their lineups based on player fatigue, suspensions, or results from previous rounds, making this statistical overview key to reading the upcoming Serie A match.
Key Match Context
05.10.2025 marked the last time these two sides faced each other, ending with a score of Napoli 2-1 Genoa. Since then, both have evolved — with different tactical systems and new signings shaping how they’ll line up now.
Italian teams tend to emphasize tactical discipline: defensive organization, well-timed pressing, and transitions from back to front. Lineups provide a first glimpse into how each side plans to approach these principles on the field.
Why Lineups Matter
For fans following Serie A matches, lineups are more than just names on paper — they define the game’s entire rhythm.
Knowing whether key players start or rest, which formation is selected, and how recent stats align with tactical setups helps predict the flow of the game and possible outcomes.
Summary
This page provides the official and predicted lineups for Napoli vs Genoa, along with useful statistics such as standings positions, head-to-head records, and recent match data.
Updated regularly, it offers Italian football supporters all the essential pre-match information for the ongoing Serie A season in 2026.
