Serie A 2025-2026: Napoli-Genoa, the likely lineups

Napoli hosts Genoa in the seventh day of Serie A. Kickoff at 6 p.m. at the ‘Maradona’. After the victory with Sporting in the Champions League, the Azzurri want to find the three points again in the league where they were knocked out in the last round with Milan. On the other side, a complicated start for the Rossoblù, last in the standings and still dry of victories.

Bet could return among Napoli’s posts, after alternating in the Champions League with Milinkovic-Savic. Conte rejoins Spinazzola and Olivera: the Uruguayan in particular could start on the left lane, giving Gutierrez a rest. In defense, there is room for Beukema, while in the control booth Lobotka remains favored but must watch out for competition from Gilmour. In attack, Hojlund still appears ahead of Lucca to start from the 1′.

In Genoa, coach Vieira considers some changes: Venturino could be launched from the first minute on the offensive left flank and Marcandalli inserted in defense. That would leave Vitinha and Ostigard out initially. Open ballot also in attack, where Ekuban is challenging Colombo for a starting shirt. In the midfield Frendrup and Masini are confirmed, while in defense Vasquez will act in the center and Martin on the left lane. Between the posts confirmation for Leali.

Probable lineups

Napoli (4-1-4-1): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Juan Jesus, Olivera; Lobotka; Politano, Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay; Hojlund. All. Conte

Genoa (4-2-3-1): Leali; Norton-Cuffy, Marcandalli, Vasquez, Martin; Frendrup, Masini; Norton-Cuffy, Malinovskyi, Venturino; Ekuban. All. Vieira