Monza
- Monza are unbeaten in their last five Serie B games, winning four (W4, D1).
- Paolo Bianco has done a fantastic job since taking over at Monza in July 2025, instilling a possession-based system that is more high-tempo and allows them to press and control wide areas.
- Monza’s last two games have provided a glimpse into the team’s promotion credentials, as they beat Juve Stabia 2-1 at home before playing out an evenly fought 0-0 draw at Sudtirol.
Carrarese
- Carrarese are in inconsistent form with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five.
- Carrarese head into the Saturday matchup with SSD Monza 1912 coming off back-to-back away defeats after losing 2-0 at Modena three days ago.
- The 10th-placed side, who have 30 points from 25 games, have enjoyed a solid return to Serie B and will want to consolidate their top-half standing.
- Carrarese coach Nicola Antonio Calabro has built a solid 3-4-2-1 structure, prioritising structure, controlled pressing and quick transitions.
- Carrarese have lost just two of their 12 home Serie B fixtures (W5, D5, L2).
Recent meeting
Monza won the reverse league game 4-1 eight weeks ago.
Monza
- In Hernani, Monza have a player who seems to be their saviour at the moment, as the number ten has scored three of their last nine Serie B goals across the last five games.
- In Agustin Alvarez, the Lombardy side have Agustin Alvarez, with four goals in 17 games.
Carrarese
Fabio Abiuso is Carrarese’s main man in attack, netting eight Serie B goals in 24 appearances so far.
Betting Insights
- Monza are the odds-on favourites at 2.0.
- Carrarese are priced at 3.7, with the draw at 3.3.
- The bookies expect a tight game with under 2.5 goals at 1.7.
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Carrarese home stats:
- Scored an average of 1.33 goals per home game in Serie B.
- Conceded an average of 0.75 goals per home game in Serie B.
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Monza away stats:
- Scored 1.25 goals per game away in Serie B.
- Conceded 0.92 goals per game away in Serie B.
Prediction
- Monza are the form side and have better all-around quality and depth in attack to edge this contest.
- Carrarese’s ability to play with either a back three or a back five, as well as their proficiency from set-pieces, could cause issues for Monza.
- Prediction: Monza to win
