The Palermo is preparing to face Monza in a match that can have a huge impact on the promotion to Serie A. The standings and ambitions make the game particularly significant.

The match that's worth a season

The showdown between Monza and Palermo is one of the most anticipated matches of the Serie B championship. Not surprisingly, the referee Daniele Doveri has been assigned to the match, initially scheduled for the Milan derby and then redirected to what is considered a real promotion showdown.

The keys to the big match

The two teams face each other with similar modules (3-4-2-1) and with similar characteristics, capable of both defending well and finding the goal with continuity. The Monza will have to do without Andrea Carboni, disqualified, and Valentin Antov, still injured.

DateMatchResult
2026-05-20Palermo - Catanzaro2-0

The situation in the standings

The Palermo is currently in 4th place in Serie B, with 72 points and a goal difference of +28. The team is 10 points behind the leaders of Venezia.

What can decide the showdown

The match between Monza and Palermo can be very open, with both teams seeking to get the three points for promotion to Serie A. The Palermo is coming off a 2-0 win against Catanzaro and is looking to continue its positive streak.