Match report
Lazio Defeats Genoa 3-2 in Thrilling Serie A Clash
Lazio
3–2
FT
Genoa
Jan 30, 2026
In an intense Serie A showdown, Lazio defeated Genoa 3-2 at their home ground. The match saw a flurry of VAR interventions and crucial penalties that defined the game's outcome. Pedro scored twice from the spot, while K. Taylor added another goal for Lazio; R. Malinovskyi and Vitor Oliveira found the net for Genoa.
Key Facts
- • Lazio: 3 goals (Pedro - 2 penalties, K. Taylor)
- • Genoa: 2 goals (R. Malinovskyi - penalty, Vitor Oliveira)
- • VAR confirmed two penalties for Lazio and one for Genoa
- • I. Provedel and Luca Pellegrini received yellow cards for Lazio
- • Five substitutions were made by both teams each
Lineups
Lazio
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 94 I. Provedel (G)
- 77 A. Marusic (D)
- 34 M. Gila (D)
- 25 O. Provstgaard (D)
- 3 L. Pellegrini (D)
- 26 T. Basic (M)
- 32 D. Cataldi (M)
- 24 K. Taylor (M)
- 18 G. Isaksen (F)
- 27 D. Maldini (F)
- 9 Pedro (F)
Substitutes
- 55 A. Furlanetto
- 40 E. Motta
- 17 N. Tavares
- 23 E. Hysaj
- 29 M. Lazzari
- 5 M. Vecino
- 6 N. Rovella
- 7 F. Dele-Bashiru
- 21 R. Belahyane
- 10 M. Zaccagni
- 14 T. Noslin
- 19 B. Dia
- 20 P. Ratkov
- 22 M. Cancellieri
Genoa
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 16 J. Bijlow (G)
- 27 A. Marcandalli (D)
- 5 L. Ostigard (D)
- 22 J. Vasquez (D)
- 15 B. Norton-Cuffy (M)
- 17 R. Malinovskyi (M)
- 32 M. Frendrup (M)
- 77 M. E. Ellertsson (M)
- 3 A. Martin (M)
- 29 L. Colombo (F)
- 9 Vitinha (F)
Substitutes
- 42 A. Kumer Celik
- 70 M. Cornet
- 30 H. F. Cuenca Martinez
- 21 J. Ekhator
- 18 C. Ekuban
- 1 N. Leali
- 73 P. Masini
- 10 Junior Messias
- 86 J. Nuredini
- 14 J. Onana
- 34 S. Otoa
- 20 S. Sabelli
- 39 D. Sommariva
- 2 M. Thorsby
- 13 N. Zatterstrom
Timeline
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54' Lazio Var · Penalty confirmedG. Isaksen
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56' Lazio Goal · PenaltyPedro
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62' Lazio Goal · Normal GoalK. Taylor · Assist: G. Isaksen
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64' Genoa Card · Yellow CardR. Malinovskyi
Argument
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65' Genoa Var · Penalty confirmedR. Malinovskyi
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67' Lazio Card · Yellow CardI. Provedel
Argument
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67' Genoa Goal · PenaltyR. Malinovskyi
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68' Genoa subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Martin · On: Junior Messias
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72' Genoa Card · Yellow CardLeo Østigård
Foul
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72' Lazio subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Maldini · On: P. Ratkov
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73' Lazio subst · Substitution 2Off: Pedro · On: M. Cancellieri
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74' Lazio Card · Yellow CardLuca Pellegrini
Foul
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75' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalVítor Oliveira
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80' Genoa subst · Substitution 2Off: Vítor Oliveira · On: M. Cornet
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80' Genoa subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Colombo · On: C. Ekuban
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81' Lazio subst · Substitution 3Off: Luca Pellegrini · On: Nuno Tavares
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82' Lazio subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Taylor · On: F. Dele-Bashiru
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87' Lazio subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Isaksen · On: Tijjani Noslin
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87' Genoa subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: Patrizio Masini
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90'+3 Genoa Card · Yellow CardBrooke Norton-Cuffy
Foul
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90'+8 Lazio Var · Penalty confirmedP. Ratkov
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90' Lazio Goal · PenaltyD. Cataldi
Match Stats
| Stat | Lazio | Genoa |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 87% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 16 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 521 | 412 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | 2.13 | 1.76 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 454 | 359 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned in favor of Lazio when Pedro converted a penalty kick at the 56th minute, giving them an early lead.
- ▸ D. Cataldi's late penalty goal secured Lazio’s victory during added time, despite Genoa's spirited comeback with goals from R. Malinovskyi and Vitor Oliveira.