SSC Napoli vs Genoa CFC Lineups – Confirmed Teams and Formations

What were the confirmed lineups for SSC Napoli vs Genoa CFC on February 7, 2026?

The Serie A fixture between Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli unfolded at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on February 7, 2026, delivering a tense encounter that saw Napoli emerge victorious 3-2 despite finishing the match with ten men. The match attracted an attendance of 30,748 spectators, with kickoff scheduled for 5:00 PM local time.

Key insights from the match

• Napoli’s Rasmus Højlund proved decisive, scoring twice including a match-winning penalty in stoppage time
• Genoa’s Ruslan Malinovsky opened the scoring via a third-minute penalty
• Napoli played the final 14 minutes plus stoppage time with ten men after Juan Jesus received a red card
• Scott McTominay netted his fifth league goal of the season for Napoli
• Lorenzo Colombo scored his third goal of the campaign for Genoa
• Napoli climbed to third place in Serie A following this victory

Confirmed starting lineups

SSC Napoli vs Genoa CFC match timeline and key events

The match produced six significant moments that shaped the final outcome. Napoli’s ability to secure all three points despite being reduced to ten men highlighted their resilience under manager Antonio Conte.

Cronological match events

1. 3rd minute: Ruslan Malinovsky converts a penalty to give Genoa a 1-0 lead
2. 20th minute: Rasmus Højlund equalises for Napoli with his sixth league goal
3. 21st minute: Scott McTominay scores his fifth Serie A goal to put Napoli ahead 2-1
4. 57th minute: Lorenzo Colombo levels the match at 2-2 with his third goal of the season
5. 76th minute: Juan Jesus receives a red card, leaving Napoli with ten men
6. 95th minute: Rasmus Højlund scores from the penalty spot to win it 3-2 for Napoli

How did the substitutes perform during the match?

Genoa manager Daniele De Rossi introduced three substitutes during the encounter. Gabriel Santana do Nascimento entered at half-time before being replaced in the 77th minute. Stef Beukema came on in the 60th minute, while Maxi Olivera made a late appearance in the 77th minute. Notably, available substitutes for Genoa included goalkeeper Nicola Leali, who had started 20 matches this season, and Romelu Lukaku.

What do the player statistics reveal about both squads?

Season statistics highlight the contrasting qualities of both teams heading into this fixture. Genoa’s Johan Vásquez had featured in every match this campaign, accumulating 2,053 minutes across 23 appearances, though he had yet to register a goal or assist. Morten Frendrup and Brooke Norton-Cuffy each contributed one goal and one assist from midfield positions.

Napoli’s attacking threat centred on Rasmus Højlund, who had found the net six times in 19 Serie A appearances. Scott McTominay proved influential in midfield with five goals and three assists from 22 matches. Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo had been ever-present in defence with one goal and one assist to his name.

Season leaders comparison

What is the recent head-to-head record between these teams?

The latest encounter extended Napoli’s recent dominance over Genoa. This 3-2 victory followed a 2-1 win in the previous Serie A meeting between the clubs. Genoa’s last positive result against Napoli remains unclear from available records, though their home form showed promise with back-to-back wins at Stadio Luigi Ferraris before this fixture.

Genoa’s recent Serie A form proved inconsistent, featuring a 3-2 defeat to Lazio where Malinovsky and Vitinha scored, a 3-0 victory over Bologna, a goalless draw with AC Milan, a 3-1 win against Torino, and a 2-0 loss to Inter Milan. This mix of results reflected their mid-table standing heading into the Napoli clash.

Confirmed versus unconfirmed information

How does this result impact both teams’ Serie A positions?

Napoli’s hard-fought victory cemented their position in third place in Serie A, maintaining pressure on the clubs above them in the title race. Manager Antonio Conte will have been pleased with the character shown by his side, particularly after going down to ten men with over 14 minutes remaining plus stoppage time. The three points moved Napoli closer to securing a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.

For Genoa under Daniele De Rossi, the narrow defeat represented a missed opportunity despite taking the lead twice in the match. Their mid-table position means survival remains the primary objective, though the attacking qualities of Colombo and Malinovsky provide reasons for optimism moving forward. Fans looking to follow Serie A results and standings throughout the season can track both clubs’ progress in real time.

Sources and match data

“Napoli winning 3-2 despite playing with 10 men after Juan Jesus’s red card in the 76th minute.”

— Match report from Sky Sports and ESPN

Match data was compiled from multiple football statistics providers including Sky Sports, ESPN, FotMob, and SportsGambler. All confirmed lineups and goal details have been cross-referenced across these sources to ensure accuracy.

Summary

The February 7, 2026 Serie A match between Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli delivered drama and quality in equal measure. Napoli’s 3-2 victory at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, secured through Rasmus Højlund’s stoppage-time penalty, demonstrated their title ambitions despite playing the final stages with ten men. Both teams deployed contrasting formations, with Genoa operating a 3-5-2 and Napoli a 4-4-2, and each side showed attacking intent throughout. For more detailed head-to-head statistics between top European clubs, visit our comprehensive records section.

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