GEN vs NAP Dream11 Team Prediction Tips for Serie A Fixture Genoa vs Napoli 6 February 2021

GEN vs NAP Dream11: Napoli makes the trip to the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris to take on Genoa in the Serie A. Genoa are currently 14th in the table with just 5 wins and 9 losses in 20 games. But they have also done well to hold the likes of AC Milan and Lazio to draws which means that underestimating them will be a big mistake on Napoli’s part. Gennaro Gattuso’s side are in 5th place and are just 3 points off of 3rd place and with Roma, in third place, and Juventus, in fourth place, playing each other, Napoli will want to capitalise on one of them dropping points. They have won their last 2 games in the Serie A and will have their all-important second-leg against Atalanta in mind when they take on Genoa.

Genoa vs Napoli, Serie A
7th February, 1:15 am (IST)
Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, Genova

Recent form:
Genoa – WLDWW
Napoli – LLWWD

Head-to-head (last five meetings):
Genoa – 0
Draws – 2
Napoli – 3

Last meeting: Napoli 6-0 Genoa (Serie A, 27th September 2020)

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GEN vs NAP Prediction, Team News, Starting XI

A) Genoa Team News

Injury Report, Unavailability: Genoa will be without Cristian Zapata, Davide Biraschi and Francesco Cassata who are all out with injuries.
Expected changes: Davide Ballardini is likely to opt for the same team that beat Crotone 3-0 for the GEN vs NAP Dream11 Prediction. They will lineup in a 3-5-2 with Andrea Masiello and Domenico Criscito playing on either side of Ivan Radovanovic. An unchanged midfield, flanked with Davide Zappacosta and Lennart Czyborra should get the nod. Upfront, Gianluca Scamacca will be eyeing a starting spot but Eldor Shomurodov and Mattia Destro should keep their place.

Genoa Starting XI (probable):

Mattia Perin (GK)
Andrea Masiello
Ivan Radovanovic
Domenico Criscito
Davide Zappacosta
Miha Zajc
Milan Badlej
Kevin Strootman
Lennart Czyborra
Mattia Destro
Eldor Shomurodov

B) Napoli Team News

Injury Report, Unavailability: Gattuso has some fitness issues with Faouzi Ghoulam, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens both out injured. Fabian Ruiz tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be available for selection for this game.
Expected changes: Napoli lined up in a 3-4-3 against Atalanta in the Coppa Italia but should go back to their preferred 4-3-3 for this game. Giovanni Di Lorenzo might be rested for the Coppa Italia’s second leg, giving Elseid Hysaj a go at right-back. Diego Demme too might be rested as Tiemoue Bakayoko is given a start in the middle of the park, with Eljif Elmas and Piotr Zielinski on either side of him. Matteo Politano should get the nod to play up front alongside Andrea Pentagna and Hirving Lozano.

Napoli Starting XI (probable):

David Ospina (GK)
Elseid Hysaj
Kostas Manolas
Kalidou Koulibaly
Mario Rui
Eljif Elmas
Tiemoue Bakayoko
Piotr Zielinski
Matteo Politano
Andrea Pentagna
Hirving Lozano

GEN vs NAP Today Match Prediction:

SkyBet: Genoa – 15/4; Napoli – 7/10

William Hill: Genoa – 4; Napoli – 8/11

Genoa has improved a lot as the season has progressed and have come a long way since they lost 6-0 to Napoli in the reverse fixture, earlier this season. While Napoli know that a win with the same scoreline will be difficult to replicate, they will still fancy their chances for the GEN vs NAP Today Match Prediction. Napoli also played in midweek while Genoa had a week’s rest since their last outing which was a comfortable win against Crotone. However, if Napoli are to finish amongst the best in the league, they will have to win these games.

Most Likely Result: Napoli win

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GEN vs NAP Dream11, Captain & Differential Picks

Captain Options –

Hirving Lozano – Hirving Lozano has been excellent this season and has improved a lot since last season. With 9 goals and 2 assists so far from the flanks, he will be Genoa’s biggest threat. He has also created 22 chances, has 21 shots on target and 18 successful dribbles.

Mattia Destro – Destro has been one of Genoa’s best players with 9 goals in Serie A so far. He has been in great form too with 3 goals in his last 2 games and will look to grab that early goal against Napoli to swing the game in their favour.

Matteo Politano – Starting on the right-wing, Politano is in great form with 2 goals in his last 90 minutes of football. With 21 goal scoring chances and 19 successful dribbles in the league. Politano also has a pass accuracy of 81%.

Differential Picks –

Miha Zajc – With an 84% pass accuracy, Zajc has 13 successful dribbles and 11 chances created. He has also whipped in 10 accurate crosses in the Serie A while also doing his defensive duties well. Zajc has 14 interceptions and 17 clearances while defending.

Mario Rui – Playing at left-back, Mario Rui has been very impressive in an attacking sense, creating 24 chances and whipping in 20 accurate crosses. Genoa will have to be wary of his overlapping runs on the flanks which will be an added issue for them.