Serie B 2025-2026: Monza-Carrarese, the probable formations
Monza’U-Power Stadium will host the match between the host Biancorossi and Carrarese, with kickoff at 3 p.m.: the match is valid for the 17th round of the Serie B 2025-2026 championship. Paolo Bianco’s team comes to the challenge with the Giallazzurri with the goal of regaining a victory that has been missing for three days and to interrupt a mini-crisis that has reduced the margin over the direct competitors for promotion, while the guests want to give an important signal in the salvation zone in the last away match of 2025.
Monza comes in with some lineup doubts but with the return of Pessina, who will return to lead the midfield alongside Obiang, who is ready to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations only after this match. Forward Keita Balde is pushing for a starting shirt, while the ballot between Maric, Alvarez and Dany Mota remains open to complete the department. In the three-quarter, Ciurria is confirmed, while Caprari and Colpani remain unavailable.
Carrarese, for its part, comes from a confidence-boosting victory against Virtus Entella: Calabro seems inclined to confirm most of the team that took the field last Sunday. Bleve will still be the reference between the posts while Ruggeri, Imperiale and Illanes will make up the defensive trio. In midfield Hasa is not expected to recover, leaving room for Zuelli: the latter will be flanked by Rubino and Schiavi. On the flanks will act Zanon and Cicconi, while in attack Abiuso and Finotto will lead the offensive department.
Probable lineups
Monza (3-4-2-1): Thiam; Izzo, Ravanelli, Carboni; Birindelli, Obiang, Pessina, Azzi; Keita Balde, Ciurria; Alvarez. All. White.
Carrarese (3-5-2): Bleve, Ruggeri, Imperiale, Illanes, Zanon, Zuelli, Rubino, Schiavi, Cicconi, Abiuso, Finotto. All. Calabro.
