Balanced ball game between Monopoli and Turris expected

It's no vacation for neither Monopoli nor Turris as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

Monopoli form and stats

24 points is a decent return from 11 Serie C: Girone C games here at Stadio Vito Simone Veneziani for Monopoli. The data says 7 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. Two draws in a row at home now for Monopoli.

A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Monopoli, who played 0-0 against Virtus Francavilla. That match was also played at this venue (Stadio Vito Simone Veneziani).

Before that, Monopoli played out a draw 2-2 when visiting Avellino.

This is expected to be a close game, with Monopoli perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Monopoli as a small favourite), we find ten games. Monopoli has won five of these, drawn two and lost three.

The manager Colombo will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Picerno in only four days.

Monopoli are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 14 goals in 11 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Defensively Monopoli have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (3 in 11 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.

Turris form and stats

The visitors are W6-D3-L2 on the road this term. That's in the Serie C: Girone C.

Turris have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper Pietro Perina. It's been 197 minutes since they last conceded in Serie C: Girone C.

Turris had fun at their own home (Stadio Vito Simone Veneziani) last time out, beating Vibonese 2-0. Tascone and Leonetti scored.

Before that one, a nice away victory 1-0 at Picerno.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Turris playing away and similar expectations, we found 13 relevant matches. Results were four Turris wins, four draws and five defeats.

The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Catania in just four days.

Turris are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 19 times in 11 away games so far. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As opposed to that, Turris have seen the ball go into their own net 12 times on the road. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.

Head 2 Head

Turris - Monopoli 1-2 was the product when this pair of teams formerly met, also in this season. Data for the former five meetings between these two squads are: three wins for Monopoli, two draws and zero wins for Turris. Over 2,5 goals: four times; under 2,5 goals: one game.

Top Goalscorers

E. Starita 10 goals

L. Giannone 10 goals

V. Leonetti 8 goals

Monopoli missing players

Turris missing players