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As Monza 1912 prepares to host FC Empoli on May 8, 2026, the matchup promises to be an intriguing contest in the Italian Serie B. Monza enters the fixture with a solid run of form, having secured victories in three of their last five matches. This consistency showcases their tactical discipline, particularly in defense, as they look to capitalize on their home advantage at the U-Power Stadium.
Conversely, FC Empoli has struggled recently, managing only a single win in their past five outings. Their inability to find the back of the net consistently could prove detrimental against a Monza side that has demonstrated resilience in tight matches.
Bookmakers favor Monza with odds of 1.67 for a home win, reflecting their stronger recent performances. Our model assigns a 58.1% probability to a home victory, while the chances of a draw stand at 23.4% and an away win at 19%. The predicted score of 1-0 underscores the expectation of a closely contested battle, where each side’s tactical execution will be crucial.
In conclusion, while Monza appears to be in the ascendant, the unpredictability of football means no outcome can be taken for granted in this compelling Serie B fixture.
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| Monza 55.7% |
Draw 24.4% |
Empoli 19.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | 3.85 | 4.75 | ||
| 1.65 | 3.75 | 4.65 | ||
| 1.66 | 3.9 | 4.79 | ||
| 1.67 | 3.6 | 4.6 | ||
| 1.66 | 3.99 | 4.59 |
Latest Results
| 01.05.26 Mantova FC – Monza 1912 – 3:2 24.04.26 Monza 1912 – FC Modena – 1:0 17.04.26 Sampdoria – Monza 1912 – 0:3 11.04.26 Monza 1912 – AS Bari – 2:0 06.04.26 US Catanzaro – Monza 1912 – 1:1 |
01.05.26 FC Empoli – US Avellino – 1:0 25.04.26 Venezia FC – FC Empoli – 2:0 19.04.26 FC Empoli – Virtus Entella – 1:1 12.04.26 Calcio Padova – FC Empoli – 1:0 06.04.26 Sampdoria – FC Empoli – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.10.25 FC Empoli – Monza 1912 – 1:1 18.05.25 Monza 1912 – FC Empoli – 1:3 17.08.24 FC Empoli – Monza 1912 – 0:0 21.01.24 FC Empoli – Monza 1912 – 3:0 26.08.23 Monza 1912 – FC Empoli – 2:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Venezia ✔ | 37 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 75:31 | 44 | 79 |
| 2 | Frosinone | 37 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 71:34 | 37 | 78 |
| 3 | Monza | 37 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 59:30 | 29 | 75 |
| 4 | Palermo | 37 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 61:31 | 30 | 72 |
| 5 | Catanzaro ✔ | 37 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 60:48 | 12 | 59 |
| 6 | Modena ✔ | 37 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 49:35 | 14 | 55 |
| 7 | Juve Stabia ✔ | 37 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 43:44 | -1 | 50 |
| 8 | Avellino | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 42:55 | -13 | 46 |
| 9 | Cesena | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 42:52 | -10 | 46 |
| 10 | Mantova | 37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 45:52 | -7 | 46 |
| 11 | Carrarese | 37 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 46:50 | -4 | 44 |
| 12 | Sampdoria | 37 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 35:47 | -12 | 44 |
| 13 | Padova | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 35:46 | -11 | 43 |
| 14 | Empoli | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 45:52 | -7 | 40 |
| 15 | Sudtirol | 37 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 37:47 | -10 | 40 |
| 16 | Entella | 37 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 34:50 | -16 | 39 |
| 17 | Bari | 37 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 35:58 | -23 | 37 |
| 18 | Pescara | 37 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 50:65 | -15 | 34 |
| 19 | Spezia | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 42:58 | -16 | 34 |
| 20 | Reggiana | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 35:56 | -21 | 34 |
Italian Serie B Outrights
1. Venezia: 1.27 (73.78%)
2. Frosinone: 3.56 (26.22%)
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