14 August 2021 at 16:00
Match Summary
Cittadella defeated Monza 2:1. The match was played in Coppa Italia 2021. Goals were scored by O. Okwonkwo 8′, Carlos Augusto 26′, Mamadou Tounkara 40′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Cittadella had 40% possession while Monza held 60%. Cittadella had 8 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Monza. Cittadella made 5 substitutions, Monza made 5. VAR was involved: Goal confirmed (Mamadou Tounkara 79′), Goal confirmed (Mamadou Tounkara 79′).
Match Events
Key match events between Cittadella and Monza — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Adorni
assist: Pedro Pereira
assist: M. Antonucci
Match Statistics
Cittadella had 40% possession against Monza's 60%. Cittadella registered 8 shots (5 on target) while Monza managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 16–22.
Lineups
Cittadella lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under E. Gorini, while Monza deployed a 3-5-2 under G. Stroppa.
Defensive Solidity
Cittadella deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Monza's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Cittadella field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Monza's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Cittadella start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Monza averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: E. Gorini
Substitutes
Coach: G. Stroppa
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Cittadella have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Monza show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Cittadella vs Monza Head to Head Results
Cittadella and Monza have met 6 times — Cittadella won 1, Monza won 4, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. Monza leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (5 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Monza are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2022.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (6)
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