Roma have enjoyed a nine-match unbeaten streak in Serie A (winning six and drawing three), yet they still find themselves five points adrift of the top six before this round begins, highlighting the challenge ahead. Their path to European competition next season remains tough unless they clinch the UEFA Europa League, a possibility after their 3-2 midweek victory over Porto secured them a spot in the last 16.
Their current form is impressive, as no team has amassed more Serie A points in 2025 than Roma’s total of 17 before this round. Their defence has been pivotal, conceding just five goals, which is the lowest in Serie A during this period. Additionally, their outstanding recent home performance across all competitions (eight wins and one draw) indicates that their unbeaten league record against Monza (three wins and two draws) is likely to be further strengthened.
If Monza fails once more to secure a victory in a head-to-head matchup, they will match their Serie A record for the most matches against a single opponent without a win. Currently languishing at the bottom of the table, they can’t afford such an outcome as they trail by seven points from safety heading into this round, primarily due to a dismal streak of just one victory in their last 17 Serie A fixtures (D4, L12).
In a bid to turn their season around, they have reappointed Alessandro Nesta only seven weeks after his dismissal. His return to management saw his team finally achieve a clean sheet after 16 games, with a 0-0 stalemate against Lecce at home. However, Nesta faces a daunting task replicating this away, as Monza has suffered defeats in their last five league outings on the road, conceding at least two goals in each encounter.
Key players to keep an eye on include Roma’s Paulo Dybala, who increased his goal count for the season to eight with a double against Porto in midweek, all scored before the 60th minute. Meanwhile, Monza’s Dany Mota has a tendency to score late, with three of his four Serie A goals this season coming after the 70th minute, including in the previous matchup that ended 1-1.
Notable statistic: Roma have netted 16 out of their 24 home goals in Serie A this season during the second half.
