Monza vs Avellino preview

Italy flag 2026/2027 Coppa Italia, Italy
U-Power Stadium Fri, 14 Aug - 6:45 PM
Coppa Italia
KICKOFF : Fri, 14 Aug - 6:45 PM
1st Round

CONTEXT

Monza prepares to host Avellino at the U-Power Stadium in the opening round of the Coppa Italia during the 2026/2027 campaign. The home side enters this encounter with a notable power rating lead, registering 70.49 compared to the visitors' 56.91. This difference underscores Monza's superior standing heading into the clash. Avellino will look to challenge the established Serie A outfit despite the gap in assessed strength. Limited prior form data exists for both participants, leaving analysts to focus primarily on underlying power metrics. The match represents an early opportunity for lower-tier sides to test themselves against higher division opposition. Monza's home advantage at their familiar venue could play a key role in proceedings.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Monza holds a power score advantage of 13.6 points over Avellino.
  • Form: Both teams enter with a form score of zero due to lack of recent matches.
  • Squad: Monza is identified as the stronger squad based on overall metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play details are not specified in available information.
  • Set pieces: Set piece metrics show no data availability for either side.
  • xVariable: The xVariable highlights Monza's edge in power ratings.
  • Market: Monza 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Avellino 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Monza I. Juric
I. Juric
VS
Avellino A. Nesta
A. Nesta
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.49
56.91
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Monza
Avellino
Power Score
70.49
56.91
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
278
680

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Monza Opponent-weighted form score
Avellino Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Monza Avellino

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Monza MON Home
2 matches
Avellino AVE Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:16:49+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 14, 2026, 06:45 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Coppa Italia, Italy · 1st Round
Stadium
U-Power Stadium
Capacity
18568
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

20
Demba Thiam
Demba Thiam Goalkeeper
1
Semuel Pizzignacco
Semuel Pizzignacco Goalkeeper
43
Aljaž Strajnar
Aljaž Strajnar Goalkeeper
19
Samuele Birindelli
15
Filippo Delli Carri
2
Arvid Brorsson
Arvid Brorsson Defender
Ricardo Luís Chaby Mangas
Ricardo Luís Chaby Mangas Defender
6
Valentin Ivaylov Antov
Valentin Ivaylov Antov Defender
44
Andrea Carboni
Andrea Carboni Defender
3
Lorenzo Lucchesi
Lorenzo Lucchesi Defender
24
Adam Bakoune
Adam Bakoune Defender
Eddy Nda Konan Kouadio
26
Patrick Ciurria
Patrick Ciurria Midfielder
32
Matteo Pessina
Matteo Pessina Midfielder
28
Andrea Colpani
Andrea Colpani Midfielder
23
Nicolas Galazzi
Nicolas Galazzi Midfielder
21
Leonardo Colombo
Leonardo Colombo Midfielder
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
Manga Foe Ondoa
Manga Foe Ondoa Midfielder
Alessandro Berretta
Alessandro Berretta Midfielder
17
Keita Baldé Diao
Keita Baldé Diao Attacker
37
Andrea Petagna
Andrea Petagna Attacker
47
Dany Mota Carvalho
Patrick Cutrone
Patrick Cutrone Attacker
11
Omari Forson
Omari Forson Attacker
Gustavo Miguel Pereira De Sousa
Gustavo Miguel Pereira De Sousa Attacker
Jay Robinson
Jay Robinson Attacker
Kevin Maussi Martins
Kevin Maussi Martins Attacker

Squad

1
Antony Iannarilli
Antony Iannarilli Goalkeeper
Jacopo Sassi
Jacopo Sassi Goalkeeper
Tommaso Martinelli
Tommaso Martinelli Goalkeeper
44
Lorenco Šimić
Lorenco Šimić Defender
4
Armando Izzo
Armando Izzo Defender
29
Tommaso Cancellotti
Tommaso Cancellotti Defender
3
Marco Sala
Marco Sala Defender
Michael Venturi
Michael Venturi Defender
63
Alessandro Fontanarosa
Alessandro Fontanarosa Defender
56
Patrick Enrici
Patrick Enrici Defender
Brando Moruzzi
Brando Moruzzi Defender
24
Dimitris Sounas
Dimitris Sounas Midfielder
Marco Toscano
Marco Toscano Midfielder
6
Luca Palmiero
Luca Palmiero Midfielder
20
Martin Palumbo
Martin Palumbo Midfielder
Giacomo Faticanti
Giacomo Faticanti Midfielder
39
Michele Besaggio
Michele Besaggio Midfielder
Luca Di Maggio
Luca Di Maggio Midfielder
Francesco Maisto
Francesco Maisto Midfielder
Mattia Della Rocca
Mattia Della Rocca Midfielder
94
Roberto Insigne
Roberto Insigne Attacker
99
Andrea Favilli
Andrea Favilli Attacker
14
Tommaso Biasci
Tommaso Biasci Attacker
9
Cosimo Patierno
Cosimo Patierno Attacker
8
Luca Pandolfi
Luca Pandolfi Attacker
10
Raffaele Russo
Raffaele Russo Attacker
D. Fila
D. Fila Attacker

CONCLUSION

Expectations point towards Monza controlling much of the game given their power superiority. Avellino must find ways to disrupt the hosts' rhythm and capitalize on any lapses. With no recent outings recorded, the emphasis shifts to squad depth and tactical preparation. The Coppa Italia format often produces surprises, yet the rating disparity suggests a challenging task for the away team. Players from Monza will aim to assert dominance from the outset at their home ground. Overall, the contest promises an intriguing battle between different levels of Italian football competition.