Rasmus Højlund scored yet again when Napoli edged Genoa 2-1 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the sixth round of the 2025/26 Serie A season.
Napoli got back to the top of Serie A after securing three points in the Genoa match. They also got back to winning ways after AC Milan handed them their first defeat of the season in their last league fixture.
Rasmus Højlund scored the winner in the 75th minute, completing Napoli’s epic comeback in the thriller. Genoa scored the first goal of the match in the 34th minute when Jeff Ekhator scored from Brooke Norton-Cuffy’s assist.
Frank Anguissa equalised for Napoli in the 57th minute, scoring a header from inside the six-yard box. Out of six, Napoli has now won five games and only lost once. They top the table on goal difference. Napoli has the same number of points as AS Roma, who are second with 15 points.
Højlund now has two goals in four Serie A appearances. The Danish striker also has two goals in two matches in the UEFA Champions League. He’s in fine form since joining Napoli on loan from Manchester United.
Napoli Latest Results: Rasmus Højlund Scores Brace
Napoli beat Sporting CP 2-1 on matchday two of the UEFA Champions League league phase on 1 October 2025. Rasmus Højlund scored Napoli’s first goal in the 36th minute from Kevin De Bruyne’s assist.
Luis Suarez silenced the Napoli faithful when he equalised from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute. The home side continued attacking until they were rewarded with a goal in the 79th minute. Højlund scored his second goal from another De Bruyne assist.
Before that, Napoli lost 2-1 to 10-man AC Milan in the fifth round of the Serie A clash on 28 September 2025. The home side was leading 2-0 going into the halftime break.
Alexis Saelemaekers and Christian Pulisic scored in the 3rd and 31st minute, respectively. Pulisic provided the assist in Saelemaekers’ goal. Pervis Estupinan was sent off in the 53rd minute for his foul that led to Napoli’s penalty.
Kevin De Bruyne converted from the spot, but AC Milan held on to their lead until the referee blew the final whistle. Milan secured a massive three points, taking them to the top of the Serie A table.
Genoa Latest Results
In their last Serie A match on 29 September 2025, Genoa was heavily defeated by Lazio. The visitors were 2-0 up going into the halftime break. Matteo Cancellieri scored the first goal in the 4th minute, and Taty Castellanos made it 2-0 in the 30th minute.
Mattia Zaccagni put the game beyond Genoa when he netted the third goal in the 63rd minute, sending Genoa further down the relegation zone.
On 25 September 2025, Genoa thumped Empoli 3-1 to advance to the next stage of the Coppa Italia. Edoardo Saporiti scored the visitors’ first goal in the 12th minute, but Morten Frendrup replied quickly for Genoa, equalising in the 15th minute.
After the break, Genoa turned up the heat, scoring two more goals. Alessandro Marcandalli scored a header in the 56th minute, and Jeff Ekhator netted in the 83rd minute.
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Napoli vs Genoa: Head-to-Head
Napoli and Genoa got a point each in their last meeting in Serie A on 11 May 2025. The reigning champions and Genoa played a 2-2 draw in Round 36 of the 2024/25 Serie A season.
Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring in the 15th minute, but Alex Meret unfortunately scored an own goal in the 32nd minute, making the score 1-1. Giacomo Raspadori scored Napoli’s second goal in the 64th minute from Scott McTominay’s assist.
Johan Vasquez spoiled the party when he netted the equaliser in the 84th minute, ensuring that Genoa stole a point in the match.
On 21 December 2024, the Scudetto holders edged Genoa 2-1 in Round 17 of Serie A. Napoli scored both their goals in the first half. Frank Anguissa found the back of the net with his head in the 15th minute, and Amir Rrahmani scored the second in the 23rd minute.
The home side scored their only goal of the match in the second half. Andrea Pinamonti made it 2-1 in the 51st minute.
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Napoli Fixtures:
- On Saturday, 18 October 2025, Napoli visits Olimpico di Torino to face Torino in the seventh round of Serie A. The showdown kicks off at 18:00.
- On Tuesday, 22 October 2025, Napoli travels to the Netherlands to face PSV on matchday three of the UEFA Champions League. The encounter starts at 21:00.
Genoa Fixtures:
- On Sunday, 19 October 2025, Genoa hosts Parma at Luigi Ferraris in the seventh round of Serie A. The match starts at 15:00.
- On Sunday, 26 October 2025, Genoa visits Olimpico di Torino to square off with Torino in the eighth round of Serie A. The clash starts at 13:30.
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