Roma Seeks Ninth Straight Win Against Last-Place Monza Tonight

ROME, Italy — AS Roma is poised to continue its quest for a European spot as they host Monza at the Stadio Olimpico at 20:45 CET tonight. The Roman club aims for its tenth consecutive match without defeat against the bottom-placed side in Serie A.

Head coach Claudio Ranieri‘s squad arrives on the back of three crucial losses by rivals Bologna, Milan, and Fiorentina, further highlighting the significance of this fixture. With these results favoring Roma, the pressure intensifies to secure all three points.

“Getting a renewal with Roma is the crowning of a dream. I thank the club, my family, and my agent. Now it’s essential to reset and focus on the field,” stated Niccolò Pisilli during an interview with Sky Sport. Pisilli emphasized the need for the team to channel its efforts towards achieving better results following contrasting positions in the league.

Ranieri’s men have now accumulated 17 points in the league since the start of 2025, marking them as the team with the highest points tally in Serie A for this period. Furthermore, they hold the record for conceding the least goals, underscoring their solid defensive performance.

“We have to approach this match with incredible intensity and concentration,” added Roma sporting director Gianluca Ghisolfi. “These games are among the toughest because Monza is fighting for its life in the relegation zone.”

On the opposing bench, former Lazio defender Alessandro Nesta returns to manage Monza, having taken over on February 10 after the dismissal of Salvatore Bocchetti. Monza currently sits at the bottom with 14 points, nine points adrift from safety, necessitating a win to maintain hopes for survival.

“Every game counts now, we need to ignite our self-belief and remind everyone of our potential,” Nesta commented ahead of the match. “We’ve prepared for the game, intending to take risks and play smartly.”

The match not only represents a crucial moment for both teams but also a personal battle for respect and rivalry, especially for Nesta, who grew up in the region. Fans are expected to create an electric atmosphere at the Olimpico, as Roma aims to build on their recent momentum after two wins without conceding a goal.

Monza, meanwhile, has struggled in their previous encounters with Roma, registering only two draws and three losses since their return to Serie A. The Brianzoli are keen to change their luck tonight against a Roma side that has proven tough to beat at home.

Statistics show that Roma has dominated 5 of the last 7 matches played against the last-placed team at the start of the matchday in Serie A, although they did settle for a draw during the first encounter against Monza earlier this season. Kick-off is set to resonate at 20:45 CET as both teams chase valuable points.