AP Sports Preview: Anzio vs. Montero Scalo – Serie D

ROME (Interstat) — Anzio hosts Montero Scalo on Sunday, May 10, in a Serie D matchup that carries playoff implications for both sides. The game kicks off at Anzio’s Stadio Massimo Bruschini.

The two teams have met twice this season, both ending in draws. On Feb. 22, Anzio and Montero Scalo played to a 1-1 stalemate at Montero Scalo. Earlier, on Oct. 19, Anzio won 1-0 at home. That result extended Anzio’s unbeaten streak against its opponent to three matches, though the overall head-to-head record remains tight.

Montero Scalo enters the fixture with momentum. In its most recent outing April 26, it defeated Atl Lodigiani 2-0 on the road. The victory was the fifth in the last seven matches for Montero Scalo, which has shown attacking consistency. Over that stretch, the team scored 11 goals while conceding six. Notable results include a 3-1 win over Cassino on April 12 and a 2-1 victory at Costa Orientale on April 19. However, Montero Scalo has been vulnerable on the road, with losses at Budoni (3-1 on March 22) and at USD Palmese (5-1 on March 15) punctuating an otherwise solid campaign.

Anzio, by contrast, has been uneven in recent weeks. Its last match, a 2-0 home win over Trastevere on May 3, snapped a two-game losing streak. Prior to that, Anzio fell 2-1 at Olbia on April 26 and lost 1-0 at home to Scafatese on April 19. Anzio’s defense has been a strength at times — it kept clean sheets in wins over Ischia (3-0 on April 12) and Trastevere — but offensive struggles have plagued the team. In its last 10 matches, Anzio has scored more than one goal only once, a 3-0 triumph at Ischia. Three of those games ended 1-1, including the previous meeting with Montero Scalo.

Both teams sit in the middle tier of the Serie D standings, with playoff positioning still up for grabs. According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is 1-1, reflecting the closely matched nature of the two sides.

Key for Montero Scalo will be maintaining its recent form away from home. The team has won three of its last five road matches, including the victory at Atl Lodigiani. Anzio, meanwhile, will lean on its home crowd and a defense that has conceded only six goals in its last seven home fixtures across all competitions.

The match could hinge on midfield control. Montero Scalo’s ability to counter quickly has troubled opponents, while Anzio’s disciplined shape has frustrated visitors. With both teams trending toward draws — five of the last eight meetings between them have ended level — another stalemate appears plausible.

Sunday’s contest kicks off at 3 p.m. local time.