Genoa – Naples: champions on the ropes 
They’re not the hunters anymore. Not exactly the hunted either. Naples arrive in Genoa on Saturday night with an uncomfortable weight on their shoulders. Defending champions, yes — but falling behind in the title race. Inter are pulling clear, both Milan teams loom in the rearview, and the pack behind is closing fast. Opposite them stands a reinvigorated Genoa, angry and scrapping for survival. Stadio Ferraris promises a loud, tense, dangerous night.
Naples: eyes forward… and over the shoulder 
They had to plug the leaks. After two heavy blows that rattled the whole season — a thumping in Turin and a home European exit to Chelsea — Naples finally breathed last Sunday against Fiorentina. Antonio Vergara, a club kid, struck again. Miguel Gutierrez curled one like practice. 2-1, and the champions start to believe again, at least in the chase for second. One more win and AC Milan could be within reach.
The view ahead is still cloudy. Juventus, Roma and Como are glued to their heels. The battle has shifted from the title to Champions League places. Harsh reality check. Antonio Conte, already missing several key men, is mainly worried about away form: eight defeats in sixteen matches away from the Maradona, all competitions. Too many to aim for the summit with confidence. One stat soothes the fans though — Naples have lost only once in their last 25 Serie A meetings with Genoa. And the earlier meeting this season finished a controlled 2-1.
Genoa: fight above all 
Daniele De Rossi versus Antonio Conte. The managers alone tell you this will be a scrap. Two former midfield hardmen turned coaches, blunt in public and allergic to surrender. Since De Rossi arrived, Genoa have changed. One defeat in six matches in 2026. A steady rise up the table. Six points clear of the drop. The Griffon can finally breathe.
Last week still stung. 2-0 down in Rome, they fought back, only to be hit by a last-second penalty against Lazio. Brutal. But revealing — this is a group that no longer gives in. Even more telling is their home form revival. Six goals in the last two matches at the Ferraris after a timid first half at home. Bologna and others paid the price. Naples have been warned. Marassi is no longer friendly.
Probable lineups
Genoa :
Bijlow ; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez ; Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Ellertsson, Martin ; Vitinha, Colombo
Naples :
Meret ; Rrahmani, Jesus, Buongiorno ; Gutierrez, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola ; Vergara, Elmas ; Hojlund
Football Prediction Genoa vs Naples
Naples to win
Genoa have colour back in their play, they score more and they bully teams at home. But Naples are still Naples. Even dented, even under pressure, this squad know how to get results on the road when urgency knocks. The atmosphere will be hostile and the danger real, but top-level quality and experience can still decide this one.
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