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POTENZA, Italy (Interstat) — Potenza Calcio hosts Monopoli on Sunday, April 26, in a Serie C matchup at Stadio Alfredo Viviani, with both clubs looking to build momentum late in the regular season.

Potenza enters the fixture after a 1-1 draw at Catania on April 19, a result that halted a two-match losing streak. The Lucani have been inconsistent, posting a 5-2 win over Salernitana on March 28 but dropping decisions to Casarano (2-1) and Trapani (2-1) in early April. Overall, Potenza has won three, drawn two and lost five in its last 10 league outings, with five of those results coming by a single goal.

Monopoli, meanwhile, arrives following a 2-0 defeat at Atalanta BC U23 on April 12, its third loss in four matches. The Biancoverdi have struggled offensively, scoring just four goals in their past seven games while conceding eight. Over the same span, they managed only one win — a 2-1 home victory against Benevento on March 23 — along with two draws and four defeats.

The head-to-head record favors Monopoli, which beat Potenza 2-1 on Dec. 21, 2025, in the most recent meeting. That win extended Monopoli’s run to three victories in the last five encounters between the sides. Potenza’s last home win against Monopoli came in the 2023-24 season.

An Interstat computer simulation projects a 1-1 draw Sunday.

For Potenza, the attack has been led by its midfield, but the defense has been vulnerable, allowing two or more goals in five of its last 10 matches. Monopoli has also conceded multiple goals in three of its past four road games. Both teams sit in the middle tier of the Serie C standings and are still within reach of playoff qualification.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time. The match will be streamed on the league’s official platform.