Serie A

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 19:45

Roma

Team Performance 9 out of 10

Genoa

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Roma vs Genoa Prediction & Stats | Serie A | 17/10

The encounter between Roma and Genoa is set to kick off at 19:45 on Saturday, 17/10.

This Serie A fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

1st Half Over 1.5 Goals

Why we predict over 1.5 Goals in the first half

Our recommended bet is First Half – Over 1.5 Goals for the Roma vs Genoa fixture.

We anticipate a lively opening period with both teams creating plenty of chances. An attacking tempo could see two or more goals scored before halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Roma

Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
5 matches against Genoa ended in a draw

Genoa

Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
5 matches against Roma ended in a draw
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

1st Half Over 1.5 Goals: 2/1

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Match Result

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Roma Preview

Roma has completed 6 fixtures in the Serie A, securing 4 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 2.33 points per game. In the Serie A, the team has scored 14 goals (2.33 per game) and conceded 3 (0.5 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Roma has played 56 matches, scoring 93 goals (1.66 per match) and conceding 49 (0.88 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Roma

Goals Scored: 96

Goals Conceded: 53

Average Goals Scored: 1.68

Average Goals Conceded: 0.93

Wins: 32

Goal Difference: 43

Date	Game	Result
17/10	Roma 2 - 0 Genoa	W
14/10	Roma 3 - 4 Real Madrid	L
11/10	Como 0 - 0 Roma	D
19/09	Roma 2 - 2 Inter Milan	D
14/09	Torino 0 - 2 Roma	W

Roma to win the match: 4/6

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £16.67

Genoa Preview

Across 6 Serie A matches, Genoa has posted 1 victories, 1 stalemates, and 4 defeats, averaging 0.67 points per fixture. In those games they scored 5 (0.83 per match) and conceded 11 (1.83 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Genoa has earned 15 wins from 49 matches across all competitions, scoring 57 goals (1.16 per match) and conceding 68 (1.39 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Genoa

Goals Scored: 57

Goals Conceded: 68

Average Goals Scored: 1.16

Average Goals Conceded: 1.39

Wins: 15

Goal Difference: -11

Date	Game	Result
17/10	Roma 2 - 0 Genoa	L
10/10	Genoa 2 - 1 Fiorentina	W
20/09	Parma 2 - 1 Genoa	L
15/09	Genoa 1 - 0 Südtirol	W
12/09	Genoa 1 - 1 Frosinone	D

Genoa to win the match: 4/1

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £50.00

Statistical Insights for Roma vs Genoa

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Roma vs Genoa fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Roma

Italy - Serie A

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L D D W D	1.2
Home	L D W W W	2
Away	D W D W W	2.2

Genoa

Italy - Serie A

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W L W D	1.4
Home	W W D L L	1.4
Away	L L L D D	0.4

Favourite

Home Win

10/11

51.23%

Draw

8/5

38.46%

Away Win

5/1

16.67%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Roma

last 5 matches

Genoa

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Roma scored +60% more goals than Genoa in the last 5 matches.

Roma and Genoa goals scored count, last 5 matches

Real Madrid

Como

Inter Milan

Torino

Fenerbahçe

Roma

Fiorentina

Parma

Südtirol

Frosinone

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Roma

last 5 matches

Genoa

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Roma conceded +17% more goals than Genoa in the last 5 matches.

Roma and Genoa goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Real Madrid

Como

Inter Milan

Torino

Fenerbahçe

Roma

Fiorentina

Parma

Südtirol

Frosinone

Key metrics

Corners

Roma

last 5 matches

Genoa

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Genoa received +32% more corners than Roma in the last 5 matches.

Roma and Genoa corners count, last 5 matches

Real Madrid

Como

Inter Milan

Torino

Fenerbahçe

Roma

Fiorentina

Parma

Südtirol

Frosinone

Key metrics

Cards

Roma

last 5 matches

Genoa

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams got the same number of cards in the last 5 matches.

Roma and Genoa cards count, last 5 matches

Real Madrid

Como

Inter Milan

Torino

Fenerbahçe

Roma

Fiorentina

Parma

Südtirol

Frosinone

Published on 14 October 2026, at 01:01 Last updated on 17 October 2026, at 23:16

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.