Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jakub Piotrowski (Hassane Kamara) 32'
37' Andrea Colpani (Ricardo Mangas)
Hassane Kamara 45'
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp 45'+3
HT
46' Lorenzo Lucchesi
54' ↓ Foe Ondoa ↑Michael Folorunsho
54' ↓ Mathis Mout ↑Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
↓ Unai Gómez ↑Oier Zarraga 60'
↓ Jakub Piotrowski ↑Lennon Miller 60'
61' ↓ Lorenzo Lucchesi ↑Filippo Delli Carri
63' Gustavo Varela (Ebenezer Akinsanmiro)
↓ Enzo Ebosse ↑Nicolo Bertola 68'
↓ Keinan Davis ↑Idrissa Gueye 68'
84' ↓ Andrea Colpani ↑Dany Mota
84' ↓ Samuele Birindelli ↑Omari Forson
↓ Mergim Vojvoda ↑Juan Arizala 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monza
Goalkeepers
D. Thiam 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
E. Kouadio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Lucchesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
A. Carboni 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
S. Birindelli
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
M. Ondoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Ricardo Mangas 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
4
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
A. Colpani 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
P. Cutrone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Gustavo Varela 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Y. Maye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Delli Carri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bakoune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Antov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Akinsanmiro
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
M. Folorunsho 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Colombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jay Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dany Mota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Forson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Udinese
Goalkeepers
M. Okoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Abankwah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
O. Solet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Vojvoda
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
J. Piotrowski
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
J. Karlström
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Kamara
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Unai Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
J. Ekkelenkamp
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.4
Rating
Forwards
K. Davis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
B. Mrozek 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Bertola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Goglichidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oier Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Arizala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lovrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Pejičić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Vinciati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2025 | Udinese | 1 - 2 | Monza | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 12/09/2024 | Monza | 1 - 2 | Udinese | Serie A | U-Power Stadium |
| 02/03/2024 | Udinese | 0 - 0 | Monza | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 10/29/2023 | Monza | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | U-Power Stadium |
| 04/08/2023 | Udinese | 2 - 2 | Monza | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 10/19/2022 | Udinese | 2 - 3 | Monza | Coppa Italia | Dacia Arena |
| 08/26/2022 | Monza | 1 - 2 | Udinese | Serie A | U-Power Stadium |
Monza Win
Udinese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +8
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Udinese Survive Late Scare in Breathless Five-Goal Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. A devastating first-half blitz from the visitors proved too steep a mountain for Monza, condemning them to a torrid start in the relegation battle.
The Opening Act
The Stakes were palpable from the first whistle as Monza, desperate to kickstart their campaign, sought to dictate the tempo on home soil. They edged possession with a modest 51%, trying to orchestrate moves through a congested midfield. However, Udinese matched them blow for blow, turning the pitch into a battleground of sheer Intensity. The tactical stalemate was brutally shattered at the 32-minute mark when Hassane Kamara unlocked the defence, laying the ball on a plate for Jakub Piotrowski to score. The hosts were unfazed, immediately restoring the Balance just five minutes later. A sweeping move culminated in Ricardo Mangas finding Andrea Colpani, who made no mistake to level the tie and ignite the home crowd.
The Pivot
If the opening half-hour was a measured contest, the final fifteen minutes of the first period descended into absolute chaos. Just as both managers were preparing their half-time team talks, the visitors produced a ruthless double-blow that completely shifted the narrative. At the 45th minute, the imperious Kamara transitioned from provider to executioner, firing his side back into the lead. The true knockout punch, delivering a massive Upset Factor to the home fans' morale, arrived deep in stoppage time. At 45+3', Jurgen Ekkelenkamp capitalised on a fractured defensive line to make it 3-1. That breathless flurry—three goals in just 13 minutes across both sides—shattered Monza's defensive structure and left them staring into the abyss before the interval.
Resolution
Emerging from the tunnel with nothing to lose, Monza threw caution to the wind. A total of 27 shots between the two sides illustrated the expansive, end-to-end nature of the second half. The introduction of Ebenezer Akinsanmiro injected vital energy, and his vision was rewarded in the 63rd minute when he set up Gustavo Varela to reduce the deficit to a single goal. The remaining thirty minutes were a siege, but Udinese exhibited tremendous resilience to weather the storm. The final whistle confirmed a vital three points for the away side, propelling them into the upper echelons of the league with four points. Conversely, back-to-back defeats leave Monza rooted in the relegation zone, urgently needing a spark to revive their stuttering campaign.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
High Intensity transitions and clinical finishing transformed the match into a shootout, featuring a combined 27 shots between the teams.
What does this mean for Monza's season?
The defeat leaves Monza rooted in the relegation zone with zero points, drastically increasing early-season pressure on the squad.
How did substitute H. Kamara change the game?
Kamara was the defining creative force on the pitch, directly contributing to the victory with both a crucial goal and a brilliant assist.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Scramble for Serie A Survival
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 14/100. Our verdict says skip this one; it is a disjointed early-season fixture severely lacking in attacking inspiration.
The Setup
Monza are staring down the barrel of a relegation battle right from the opening exchanges. Sitting dead last after shipping four goals in their first match, the home side look bereft of confidence. Udinese arrive having secured a solid opening-day draw and will sense an opportunity to strike. A dreadful overall Form rating indicates both sides are struggling to find rhythm. The dead-heat Balance suggests a coin-toss encounter, while the modest Stakes mean early survival points are the main draw. Unsurprisingly, a low Stars rating confirms a glaring lack of individual match-winners on the pitch.
Key Battle
With Monza lacking standout performers to lead the charge, this clash boils down to their fragile defensive unit against Udinese's midfield operators. The visitors will look to A. Atta and N. Zaniolo to dictate the tempo. If Monza's backline cannot disrupt Udinese's central passing lanes, it could be another long, punishing afternoon for the hosts.
Our Prediction
Expect a scrappy 1-1 draw. Monza will prioritize stopping the bleeding over expansive football, resulting in a gritty, foul-heavy contest that ultimately forces both teams to share the spoils.