Preview: Trapani Visits Monopoli in Serie C Clash

MONOPOLI, Italy (Interstat) — A pivotal Serie C matchup is set for Saturday as Monopoli hosts Trapani at Stadio Vito Simone Veneziani, with both sides seeking consistency in the final stretch of the season.

The contest, scheduled for April 4, 2026, is a rematch of a 1-1 draw in Trapani last November. That result is part of a mixed bag of recent form for both clubs.

Monopoli (8-10-12) looks to rebound at home after a 1-0 road loss to Picerno on March 29. Its form has been uneven, with just two wins in its last eight league matches. However, one of those victories was a notable 2-1 home triumph over Benevento on March 23. Scoring has been a persistent issue; the club has been shut out in four of its last ten outings.

Trapani (11-7-12) enters with momentum from a 2-1 home victory over Potenza Calcio on March 22. That win snapped a three-game losing streak in which the club conceded 12 goals, including heavy defeats to Crotone (4-1) and Catania (4-0). Its attack can be potent, as shown in a 4-0 win over Sorrento in January, but defensive reliability has been absent.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Trapani is projected to win 2-1.

The match carries weight for the lower-half Serie C standings. Monopoli will aim to leverage home advantage, where it last beat Benevento. Trapani will depend on its offensive threats to counter its defensive vulnerabilities.

Key players to watch include Trapani’s forwards, who have delivered in high-scoring games this season, and Monopoli’s defense, which must stabilize to support a struggling attack.

Following this match, Monopoli travels to face Atalanta BC U23 on April 12. Trapani’s next fixture is at home against Salernitana on the same date.

Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. local time (1200 GMT) on Saturday.