Roma vs Genoa predictions, probable lineups, team news and betting tips for Saturday's Serie A clash. Compare odds and bet builder ideas before kick-off.
Roma vs Genoa Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Rome, Stadio Olimpico |
Roma vs Genoa brings Daniele De Rossi back to the Stadio Olimpico in the away dugout, with over 63,000 expected for a Serie A fixture with plenty of edge.
The Roma vs Genoa betting odds make the hosts 4/7 favourites with Betfred, and fair enough. Gian Piero Gasperini's side sit third in the table and look the sturdier outfit.
Genoa finally got off the mark in the league by beating Fiorentina 2-1. That first win of the season lifted De Rossi's side out of the relegation zone.
Roma have won 17 of their last 19 home matches against Genoa in all competitions. De Rossi knows this ground better than most, but history leans heavily one way.
Roma vs Genoa Form
Roma arrive carrying a bruise. They led Real Madrid 3-1 in the Champions League in midweek and still lost, collapsing in the closing stages. Serie A is a different story, with Roma unbeaten in their last 13 league matches. Matías Soulé and Santiago Castro give them a sharp edge in attack, and that pairing is the one to watch.
Genoa have won just one of their last 10 matches against all opponents, which tells you plenty about their start. Their first league win of the season finally arrived against Fiorentina, built on two early goals. Milutin Osmajic is the man in form up top, while Morten Frendrup does the dirty work in the engine room.
Roma vs Genoa Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Roma: Mile Svilar (Injured/out), Bryan Cristante (Doubtful), Paulo Dybala (Doubtful), Donyell Malen (Suspended)
Genoa: Joi Nuredini (Injured/out), Lorenzo Colombo (Injured/out), Alex Amorim (Doubtful), Lorenzo Venturino (Doubtful), Djibril Sow (Doubtful), Ethan Meichtry (Doubtful)
Roma
The Roma vs Genoa lineups start with a goalkeeping change for the hosts, as Mile Svilar is injured and Pierluigi Gollini takes the gloves. Donyell Malen is suspended, which costs Roma a forward who has been a regular threat with 3+ shots in his recent Serie A outings. With Paulo Dybala and Bryan Cristante doubtful, Rodrigo Mora is expected to join Matías Soulé behind Santiago Castro in a 3-4-2-1.
Genoa
Genoa are without injured pair Joi Nuredini and Lorenzo Colombo, while Djibril Sow heads a list of doubts. De Rossi is set to go 3-5-2, with Milutin Osmajic and Vitinha up front and former Roma player Tommaso Baldanzi alongside Morten Frendrup in a crowded midfield.
Roma vs Genoa Predicted Lineup
Roma
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Pierluigi Gollini; Daniele Ghilardi, Leonardo Balerdi, Mario Hermoso; Wesley, Niccolò Pisilli, Marten de Roon, Emanuele Lulli; Matías Soulé, Rodrigo Mora; Santiago Castro (probable)
Genoa
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Justin Bijlow; Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Østigård, Johan Vásquez; Mikael Ellertsson, Hamed Traoré, Morten Frendrup, Tommaso Baldanzi, Kingsley Ehizibue; Milutin Osmajic, Vitinha (probable)
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Roma vs Genoa Key Stats & Match Facts
Roma have had 6+ corners in 8 of their last 10 matches against Genoa in Serie A.
There have been 10+ shots on target in 4 of the last 5 meetings between Roma and Genoa in Serie A.
Roma have received 3+ cards in 5 of their last 7 matches against Genoa in Serie A.
Morten Frendrup has made 3+ tackles in 5 of his last 5 appearances against Roma in Serie A.
Hamed Traoré has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 appearances against Roma in Serie A.
Roma vs Genoa Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Roma 2-1 Genoa. Gasperini's side have more quality all over the pitch and the home record against this opponent, but with Svilar out, Genoa carry enough of a threat through Milutin Osmajic to make Roma work for it. Back Roma's attack to do the damage, not their defence to keep things tidy.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Of the Roma vs Genoa best bets, this is the one we like most, with our numbers projecting 3.11 total goals. Roma have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Genoa in all competitions, and a home side who love a shot against a leaky visiting defence points the same way.
Both teams to score: Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 4 meetings between Roma and Genoa in Serie A. Our numbers rate this above the implied probability of the price, and with Svilar and Malen both missing for the hosts, Genoa's front two have every reason to fancy landing a blow.
Roma vs Genoa Bet Builder
Our Roma vs Genoa bet builder tips combine an Osmajic goal, Dybala shots, Roma scoring twice and a Stefano Sabelli card.
Milutin Osmajic to score anytime. He has found the net in three of his last four league starts and leads the line in Genoa's probable front two.
Paulo Dybala over 2.5 shots. He is doubtful, so check the team sheet, but he has been shooting freely of late, getting 3 or more attempts away in five of his previous six Serie A appearances.
Roma over 1.5 home goals. Roma have scored 2+ goals in 5 of their last 6 Serie A matches, and Genoa struggle to defend against skilful players.
Stefano Sabelli to be shown a card. The full back has picked up a booking in two of his last three top-flight games, and both sides bring an aggressive streak to this fixture.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 33/1 and is as short as 25/1 elsewhere.
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Roma vs Genoa Talking Points
De Rossi's return is the headline. The former Roma captain and head coach admitted Roma will never be mere opponents to him, while Gasperini has demanded an immediate reaction after the late capitulation against Real Madrid. Genoa have had a messy week off the pitch too, announcing Diego Lopez's departure as Chief of Football. On the grass, the engine room decides it: Marten de Roon and Niccolò Pisilli against a congested Genoa midfield featuring Baldanzi and Frendrup, with Wesley against Mikael Ellertsson on the flank also worth watching. If Roma win those battles, their attacking quality does the rest.
Roma vs Genoa Predictions FAQs
When is the Roma vs Genoa game?
Roma vs Genoa kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Where is Roma vs Genoa being played?
Roma vs Genoa is being played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
What competition is Roma vs Genoa in?
Roma vs Genoa is a Serie A match in the 2026/2027 season.
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