The current standings see Roma and Genoa separated by only four points, but an analysis of their performance reveals that the gap is entirely due to how the teams manage the second half of their matches.
Historically, there have been two previous fixtures between Roma and Genoa at the 17th matchday of Serie A. In the 2015-2016 season, Roma won 2-0, with goals from Florenzi (42`) and Sadiq (89`). In the 1935-1936 season, the match ended in a goalless draw (0-0). In these specific fixtures, Roma holds two favorable results.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
In total, 58 direct clashes have occurred across Serie A and Serie B. Roma has established a strong dominance:
- Roma has won 42 times.
- 8 matches have ended in a draw.
- Genoa (the Grifone) has secured victory on 8 occasions.
The goal difference heavily favors the *Giallorossi* at 114 goals scored versus 36 for the *Rossoblù*. Last season, Roma won 3-1. Roma’s dominance at home has been consistent since 1990-1991 (18 wins and 4 draws). Genoa`s last victory in Rome dates back to the 1989-1990 season (0-1).
Current League Situation
Roma currently sits at 30 points (10W – 0D – 6L, 17 GF, 10 GA), having earned 15 of those points at the Stadio Olimpico (5W – 0D – 3L, 8 GF, 4 GA).
Genoa is positioned at 14 points (3W – 5D – 8L, 16 GF, 24 GA), with 8 points secured away from the Ferraris stadium (2W – 2D – 3L, 11 GF, 12 GA).
The Second-Half Effect
The most compelling statistic is the comparison between the points earned hypothetically at halftime and the points achieved at full-time. Roma shows a significant positive acceleration, moving from a halftime total of 24 points to their final total of 30 points (a +6 gain).
In stark contrast, Genoa performs poorly after the break, dropping from a hypothetical halftime total of 20 points down to their final 14 points (a -6 loss). This means that at the 45-minute mark, the two teams are separated by a mere 4 points (24 vs. 20), emphasizing how crucial the second half is for the final outcome.
Further proving this post-interval momentum, a simulated ranking based solely on second-half results places Roma first overall with 28 points (7W – 7D – 2L), while Genoa is positioned fifth-to-last with 15 points (3W – 6D – 7L).
Historical Match Summary
DIRECT CLASHES IN ROME (SERIE A AND SERIE B)
- Total encounters: 58
- Roma victories: 42
- Draws: 8
- Genoa victories: 8
- Goals scored by Roma: 114
- Goals scored by Genoa: 36
FIRST LEAGUE MATCH IN ROME: Roma-Genoa 2-0, 10th round 1929/1930
MOST RECENT LEAGUE MATCH IN ROME: Roma-Genoa 3-1, 21st round 2024/2025
