Benevento Looks to Extend Unbeaten Run at Struggling Monopoli

BENEVENTO, Italy (Interstat) — A surging Benevento side will look to continue its push up the Serie C table when it visits a slumping Monopoli on Monday.

The match at Stadio Vito Simone Veneziani pits two Italian third-division clubs on contrasting trajectories. Benevento enters on a four-match winning streak across all competitions, most recently a 1-0 victory over Foggia on March 15. Monopoli has lost three of its last four, including a 2-1 defeat at Casertana on the same date.

The visitors have been formidable at home but now face the test of translating that form on the road. Their attack has been potent, scoring multiple goals in six of their last ten outings. A 3-1 win over Monopoli in November highlights the recent head-to-head advantage.

Monopoli’s form has been inconsistent. A notable 1-0 win at Salernitana on Feb. 22 shows their capability, but it has been surrounded by a string of scoreless defeats. Defensive solidity at home will be key against a confident Benevento attack.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

For Benevento, the fixture is part of a crucial period as they eye the promotion places. Following Monday’s clash, they host Cosenza on March 29. Monopoli, seeking to stabilize its season, travels to face Picerno on March 29.

Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. local time (1745 GMT) on March 23.