Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On February 16, 2025, at the Brianteo Stadium in Monza, Monza will face Lecce in the 25th round of Serie A. I suggest betting on the away team in this match.
Preview
Things are going catastrophically for Salvatore Bocchetti's team. Before the 25th round, Monza is at the bottom of the table, 8 points adrift of the crucial 17th position. In the last 10 matches, the team managed just one win and lost the other 9. In the previous round, Monza suffered a heavy defeat against Lazio in Rome, losing 1-5.
With such form, hopes of maintaining a spot in Serie A are quickly fading. If the team doesn't start picking up points soon, their chances of survival will vanish, as will their motivation for the rest of the season.
Lecce continues to balance in the lower part of the table and currently has a small cushion above the relegation zone—only 4 points ahead of 18th place. The season's final stages promise to be tense as the battle for survival intensifies.
In the previous round, Lecce managed to earn a draw against strong Bologna at home, 0-0. Before that, the team secured an important 3-1 victory over Parma, a direct rival in the relegation battle. These results give hope for a successful end to the season, but Lecce cannot afford to relax.
Possible Lineups
- Monza: Turati, Izzo, Leković, Palacios, Pereira, Urbanski, Sensi, Kyriopoulos, Churría, Vignato, Mota
- Lecce: Falcone, Gilber, Baschirotto, Correntin, Gallo, Helgason, Ramadani, Koulibaly, Pierotti, Tete Morente, Krstović
Match Facts
- In the first round, Lecce won 2-1 in a close battle against Monza.
- Monza consistently concedes in every home match this season.
- In the history of their meetings at Monza's stadium, neither team has scored more than 2.5 goals.
Head-to-Head
- In the last 5 encounters, Lecce won 2, and 3 matches ended in a draw.
- Monza's last victory over Lecce came back in Serie B in the 2020/21 season.
Prediction
It's hard to believe in Monza right now— the team seems to have forgotten how to win. On the other hand, Lecce, while fighting for survival, is in a much better position. The recent results of Marco Giampaolo's side look respectable, making them the minimal favorites in this matchup. The bet on Lecce with a handicap (0) at odds of 1.87 looks like a reasonable option given the current form of both teams.
