With seven points from four games, Napoli has temporarily climbed to fifth place in the rankings. The visiting champions were well-defended by Genoa, who made a successful comeback to Serie A after being demoted in 2021–22. Defender Mattia Bani gave Genoa the lead in the 40th minute by putting the ball in the back of the net after a corner. After the break, Mateo Retegui, an Italian attacker, gave the hosts a second goal with a first-time shot into the lower left corner.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia attempted to score for Napoli in the 72nd minute, but Genoa custodian Josep Martinez easily stopped his low effort towards the left corner. Raspadori, though, offered Napoli a chance for a comeback shortly after by cutting the margin with a strike into the top corner. The goal gave Napoli motivation, and six minutes from time, substitute Politano equalised with a close-range volley. preventing Genoa from picking up a second victory of the year.