Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14' | Genoa | L. Ostigard | 0-0 | |
| 25' | Lazio | Goal — D. Frattesi (assist: N. Tavares) | 1-0 | |
| 35' | Genoa | D. De Rossi | 1-0 | |
| 37' | Lazio | Substitution — N. Rovella on, R. Belahyane off | 1-0 | |
| 58' | Genoa | Substitution — D. Sow on, Junior Messias off | 1-0 | |
| 63' | Lazio | Substitution — N. Tavares on, A. Pedraza off | 1-0 | |
| 63' | Lazio | Substitution — M. Cancellieri on, G. Isaksen off | 1-0 | |
| 63' | Genoa | Substitution — Vitinha on, M. Osmajic off | 1-0 | |
| 78' | Genoa | Substitution — J. Vasquez on, Amorim off | 1-0 | |
| 78' | Genoa | Substitution — T. Baldanzi on, F. Meichtry off | 1-0 | |
| 80' | Lazio | Substitution — B. Dia on, A. Pinamonti off | 1-0 | |
| 80' | Lazio | Substitution — R. Floriani on, M. Lazzari off | 1-0 | |
| 90+5' | Lazio | M. Zaccagni | 1-0 | |
| 90+5' | Genoa | Amorim | 1-0 |
Lazio ground out a 1-0 win over Genoa at the Olimpico on Sunday, 30 August 2026, taking the lead before the break and holding it for the rest of the afternoon. It wasn't pretty. The hosts had the better of the chances, firing off 15 shots to Genoa's 8, though only two of those tested the goalkeeper properly. Genoa actually saw more of the ball, 54 per cent to 46, and pushed forward when they could, but couldn't find a way through a Lazio side content to sit on their early goal. Genoa will feel there was something there for them, especially with Junior Messias causing problems all game and picking up the Man of the Match award for his efforts. He was easily the visitors' biggest threat, linking play well and forcing Lazio to stay alert. In the end, though, the result stands as it was at half-time: 1-0, a narrow but tidy win that keeps Lazio's early-season form ticking over while Genoa head home with nothing to show for their share of possession.
The Matchup
Lazio beat Genoa 1-0 at Stadio Olimpico, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Lazio also had the better share of the ball, holding 46% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 15 attempts from Lazio against 8 from Genoa over the course of the game. Genoa had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Lazio vs Genoa Lineups
Looking Ahead
Lazio have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Monza, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Lazio vs Monza going to play at 11 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.
Genoa, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action away at Roma, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Roma vs Genoa going to play at 17 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.