The Matchday 26 clash in Serie A 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 previous round, Claudio Ranieri's side overcame Parma away with a 0-1 victory. As a result, Roma extended their unbeaten run in the league to nine matches (6 wins, 3 draws). Additionally, for the first time this Serie A season, the Romans managed to keep a clean sheet in two consecutive games. In the standings, the team has accumulated 37 points and remains in ninth place. Notably, Roma has scored 24 goals at home in the current championship – 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.
- The Romans have conceded no more than one goal in 9 of their last 11 home Serie A games.
Predicted lineup for Roma (4-3-3)
Mile Svilar – Mehmet Zeki Celik, Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Anass Salah-Eddine – Manu Kone, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Leandro Paredes – Matias Soule, Eldor Shomurodov, Alexis Saelemaekers.
Forward Artem Dovbyk is doubtful for the match.
Monza
Alessandro Nesta's side drew with Lecce at home in the previous round. As a result, Monza avoided defeat for the first time in five league matches, but the club remains winless in 16 of their last 17 Serie A encounters (4 draws, 12 losses). It is also worth noting that the team kept a clean sheet for the first time in this stretch. In the standings, Monza is still at the bottom with 14 points, trailing the safety of 17th place by nine points.
- The club has not won in their last eight away Serie A matches (2 draws, 6 losses).
- At least three goals were scored in 4 of their last 5 away league matches.
- Monza conceded first in 7 of their last 8 away Serie A games.
Predicted lineup for Monza (3-4-3)
Stefano Turati – Andrea Carboni, Armando Izzo, Danilo D'Ambrosio – Pedro Pereira, Alessandro Bianco, Kacper Urbanski, Georgios Kyriakopoulos – Silvère Ganvoula, Patrick Ciurria, Dany Mota.
Defender Samuele Birindelli and midfielders Matteo Pessina, Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, and Roberto Gagliardini are 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 in the opponent's half. Their attacking style helps them score regularly: in their last 33 home Serie A matches, Roma failed to find the net only twice. Moreover, in seven home games this season, the team has scored at least twice. However, in 8 of 12 home Serie A matches this season, the club has not kept a clean sheet.
Despite recent poor away results, Monza rarely leaves the field without scoring, consistently challenging opponents' defenses. In their last seven away league games, the team failed to score only once. However, defensively, the club makes many mistakes and consistently concedes: 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
