Preview: Monopoli Visits Giugliano in Serie C Clash

ROME (Interstat) — A pivotal Serie C matchup is set for Thursday as Giugliano Calcio 1928 hosts Monopoli, with the visitors looking to solidify their form and the home side desperate to reverse a troubling trend.

The game, scheduled for March 5, 2026, will be played at Giugliano’s home ground. It marks a chance for Monopoli to complete a season double over their opponents, having won the previous head-to-head meeting 3-1 on Oct. 26, 2025.

Recent form favors the visiting Monopoli. They enter the contest unbeaten in their last two outings, including a 1-1 draw with Crotone on March 1 and a notable 1-0 away victory over Salernitana on Feb. 22. Their overall record, however, has been inconsistent, with just two wins in their last seven league matches (2-3-2).

Giugliano, meanwhile, is mired in a prolonged winless streak. Their 1-1 draw with Latina on March 1 extended their run without a victory to eight consecutive matches (0-3-5). The club’s last win was a 3-0 triumph over Cosenza on Feb. 7. Their offensive struggles are pronounced, having been shut out in five of those eight winless games.

Statistical analysis points to a low-scoring affair. Interstat’s game simulator projects a narrow 1-0 victory for Monopoli.

The match carries significant weight for both sides in the tightly contested Serie C standings. A win for Monopoli would provide momentum ahead of a challenging schedule that sees them face Casertana on March 15 and Benevento on March 23.

For Giugliano, the fixture is a critical opportunity to stop their slide before a similarly difficult stretch, which includes a home match against Atalanta BC U23 on March 14 and a trip to Audace Cerignola on March 22.

Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. local time (1945 GMT) at Stadio Comunale di Giugliano in Campania.