Rapid v Genoa Prediction & Expected Goals (2 Oct) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultRapid to win ✓39% · @3.00

Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.25

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · fair 1.86

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.88

Rapid vs Genoa: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Friday 2 October the Friendlies Clubs brings Rapid against Genoa. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT.

Current form

Rapid, last 5: WWWWD Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Arges Pitesti, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.

Genoa, last 5: LWDLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Parma, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.

Momentum favours Rapid, collecting 2.7 points per game to 0.7 for Genoa.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Rapid 1.5 xG, Genoa 1.5 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 54% and GG at 54%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Rapid 39%, draw 22%, Genoa 39%.
Price worth noting: Rapid to win @3.00 – the bookmaker implies 33%, our ratings say 39%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (54%, odds 1.85). Most likely score in line with that pick: Rapid 2–1 Genoa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Rapid39%fair 2.54 · @3.00

Draw22%fair 4.63 · @3.30

Genoa39%fair 2.56 · @2.10

2.95Expected goals

1.48Rapid xG

1.47Genoa xG

54%Both score

54%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–111%

2–18%

1–28%

1–08%

0–18%

2–26%

From our goals model: Rapid 1.5 – 1.5 Genoa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Rapid to win ✓	39%	2.54	3.00 ▲
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	78%	1.28	1.25
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	54%	1.86	–
Draw no bet	Rapid (draw no bet) ✓	50%	1.99	–
Asian handicap	Genoa +0.5 (Asian handicap) ✗	62%	1.61	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	79%	1.26	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	54%	1.85	1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	66%	1.52	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	82%	1.22	–
First team to score	Rapid to score first ✓	47%	2.11	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✓	40%	2.50	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Rapid / FT Rapid ✗	22%	4.50	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	8%	11.88	–

Rapid – last 6

WWWWDW

18 Sep	vs Arges Pitesti	3–1	W
12 Sep	vs FC Voluntari	2–1	W
6 Sep	@ Oţelul	1–0	W
3 Sep	@ FC Politehnica Timisoara	2–0	W
31 Aug	vs Universitatea Craiova	1–1	D
21 Aug	@ Petrolul Ploiesti	2–0	W

1.8Scored / game

0.5Conceded / game

50%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

Genoa – last 6

LWDLLL

20 Sep	@ Parma	1–2	L
15 Sep	vs Sudtirol	1–0	W
12 Sep	vs Frosinone	1–1	D
4 Sep	vs Como	1–4	L
30 Aug	@ Lazio	0–1	L
22 Aug	vs Napoli	0–2	L

0.7Scored / game

1.7Conceded / game

50%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Rapid vs Genoa?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.

Who will win Rapid vs Genoa?

On our numbers Rapid have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Genoa 39%.

How many goals will there be in Rapid vs Genoa?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Rapid vs Genoa?

Our predicted score is Rapid 2–1 Genoa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.

When is Rapid vs Genoa?

Rapid vs Genoa (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Friday 2 October 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

Rapid v Genoa: numbers & prediction

Rapid

Genoa

Over 2.5 goals