Monza
- Monza have won both of their last two home games in Serie B, beating Modena 1-0.
- The hosts are 3rd on 75 points from 37 games, while Empoli occupy 14th on 40 points from the same number of fixtures.
- Paolo Bianco has developed a very disciplined and well-drilled 3-4-2-1 system at Monza.
- Andrea Petagna has been their main outlet in the forward areas, leading the team with 8 goals in 26 Serie B appearances, but the orchestrator in midfield is arguably their greatest weapon.
- They’ve averaged 1.78 goals for per game and just 0.56 against at their own home field in the Italian second tier this term.
Empoli
- Empoli boss Fabio Caserta has brought a very different style to the club since his appointment in March, focusing on adaptability, intense pressing and vertical transition.
- Stiven Shpendi (13 goals in 34 Serie B appearances) is the main finishing weapon for his side, but they look to get the ball forward quickly and get their wingers away on the break.
- Empoli have won just one of their last five (D1, L3) and have lost all three of their most recent away games in Serie B.
- Empoli have struggled to find their rhythm on the road this season and have scored just 17 times in 18 away fixtures in Serie B 2025-2026.
Head-to-Head
In the five home head-to-head matchups between these two sides, Monza have hit 1.5 goals on average and Empoli have found the net an identical 1.5 times on their travels.
Key Players
- Andrea Petagna has been their main outlet in the forward areas, leading the team with 8 goals in 26 Serie B appearances, but the orchestrator in midfield is arguably their greatest weapon.
- Stiven Shpendi (13 goals in 34 Serie B appearances) is the main finishing weapon for his side, but they look to get the ball forward quickly and get their wingers away on the break.
Betting Insights
- The odds for a Monza win this Friday sit at 1.67, which makes them clear favorites for the match and rightly so.
- The Under 2.5 odds come in at 1.94 for this clash, which looks a bit high.
- The Both Teams to Score - No odds, meanwhile, are set at 1.93, which seems about right given Empoli’s struggles on the road and the organised nature of this Monza outfit.
Prediction
- Back the home side for a win and a shutout.
- Monza have won three of their last five (D1, L1) and are a very solid unit at home.
