Roma vs Genoa — match summary
Italy · Serie A · kick-off 18 Oct 2026 01:45
Full time · score 2-0
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Roma 67 · Genoa 29
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Roma 44 · Genoa 27
Shots on target 5-1 · corners 5-3 · possession 66-34
NextGOAL tip: Genoa +1.25 · 4 stars
Roma host Genoa in Serie A, and the hosts are still unbeaten in the league across their last 6 matches, but they have just stumbled with a defeat in their most recent European cup tie. Genoa, meanwhile, have just won their latest league match and are steadying their form after a difficult start to the season. Roma are still clearly the team that controls games more, with around 55% possession in their last 10 matches and noticeably more shots on target than their opponents. Genoa choose to play on the counter, with slightly less possession and not many chances created, but they still find scoring opportunities in many matches. Based on the expected lineups, Roma are likely to keep the same attacking unit, while Genoa are likely to keep a target man up front to wait for counterattacks. This game is likely to see the hosts pushing forward and having more of the ball, but Genoa tend to set up in a compact block and wait for counterattacking moments. If Genoa can avoid conceding early, the game will stretch out even more and finish without much of a gap, which is the path that forces the hosts to work harder and harder.