The Serie A Matchday 26 clash between Roma and Monza will take place on February 24 at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma vs. Monza: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Roma
In the last round, Claudio Ranieri's team overcame Parma away (0:1). As a result, Roma extended their unbeaten run in the league to nine matches (6 wins, 3 draws). Moreover, for the first time this Serie A season, the Romans managed to keep a clean sheet in two consecutive matches. In the standings, the team has 37 points and remains in ninth place. Notably, Roma has scored 24 goals at home this season – only three clubs have a higher tally.
- The team has not lost in their last five home matches in Serie A (4 wins, 1 draw).
- The club has scored at least twice in 5 of their last 7 home league matches.
- Roma has conceded no more than one goal in 9 of their last 11 home Serie A fixtures.
Predicted lineup for Roma (4-3-3)
Mile Svilar – Mehmet Zeki Celik, Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka, Anass Salah-Eddine – Manu Kone, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Leandro Paredes – Matias Soule, Eldor Shomurodov, Alexis Saelemaekers.
Forward Artem Dovbyk's participation is in doubt.
Monza
Alessandro Nesta's side drew with Lecce at home in the last round. As a result, Monza avoided defeat for the first time in five league matches, but they remain winless in 16 of their last 17 Serie A encounters (4 draws, 12 losses). It's also worth noting that the team kept a clean sheet for the first time in this period. In the standings, Monza is still last with 14 points, trailing by nine points from the safety of 17th place.
- The club has not won in their last eight away Serie A matches (2 draws, 6 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 4 of Monza's last 5 away league games.
- Monza conceded first in 7 of their last 8 away Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Monza (3-4-3)
Stefano Turati – Andrea Carboni, Armando Izzo, Danilo D'Ambrosio – Pedro Pereira, Alessandro Bianco, Kacper Urbanski, Georgios Kyriakopoulos – Silvio Ganvulà, Patrick Ciurria, Dany Mota.
Defender Samuele Birindelli, as well as midfielders Matteo Pessina, Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, and Roberto Gagliardini, will miss out due to injuries. Defender Armando Izzo is suspended.
Referee
Fabio Maresca (Italy)
Matches – 17 (Serie A, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 97;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.7;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 18%.
Match Prediction: Roma vs. Monza
At home, the Romans aim to dominate and spend as much time as possible on the opponent's half. Their attacking style helps them score regularly: in the last 33 home Serie A matches, Roma failed to score only twice. Moreover, in seven home games this season, the team has scored at least twice. However, in 8 of 12 home matches this Serie A season, the club failed to keep a clean sheet.
Despite recent poor away results, Monza rarely leaves the field without scoring, consistently challenging opponents' defenses. In seven previous away league encounters, the team failed to score just once. However, they make numerous defensive errors and concede frequently: Monza has not kept a clean sheet in their last eight away matches.
I expect both teams to score in this encounter. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
* The starting lineup listed for each team is from their last match in this tournament.
