Overview
Genoa's attack is disappointing after failing to score in their last two Serie A matches. Coach Patrick Vieira's team shared points with Torino and Milan with the same score of 0-0. And their total number of shots on target in both matches was only 1.
With 13 goals scored after 16 rounds, the home team Luigi Ferraris is the club with the second worst attack in the tournament this season.
Meanwhile, Napoli quickly recovered from their defeat to Lazio in round 15 by defeating Udinese 3-1 away from home. This victory once again demonstrated the impressive away performance of coach Antonio Conte's team.
In Serie A, Napoli has been unbeaten in its last 7 away matches (5 wins, 2 draws). Therefore, Napoli fans have reason to believe in the home team's victory in the away match at Genoa.
Napoli's strength this season comes from their solid defense. Before round 17, they only had to pick the ball out of the net 11 times, the best record in the tournament. The defensive fulcrum also gives attacking players like Lukaku, McTominay and Simeone confidence in their goal-scoring duties.
Napoli have generally had good results against Genoa, winning four of their last seven meetings. With so many advantages over their opponents at the moment, it would be no surprise if Conte and his players triumph. However, the two matches between the two teams last season both ended in draws.
Human resources situation
Genoa have injury problems with Junior Messias, Ruslan Malinovskyi and Koni De Winter all sidelined. Andrea Pinamonti will continue to lead the line, while Milan Badelj will feature in midfield.
On the other side of the front line, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is still sidelined due to injury. Likewise, defender Alessandro Buongiorno is out with a spinal problem. Juan Jesus is likely to replace the centre-back, while Lukaku continues to lead the attack.
Expected lineup:
Genoa: Leali, Sabelli, Bani, Vazquez, Martin, Badelj, Frendrup, Zanoli, Thorsby, Miretti, Pinamonti.
Napoli: Meret, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Olivera, Anguissa, Lobotka, Politano, McTominay, Neres, Lukaku.
The match between Genoa and Napoli takes place at 0:00 on the morning of December 22 (Vietnam time).
