Leon Monza e Brianza vs Chievo - Serie D - Girone B

All eyes turn to the home ground on April 26, 2026 as Leon Monza e Brianza welcome Chievo in a Serie D - Girone B encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Just as was the case in the previous meeting between the teams in April of last year, when Emery's side gave them such a scare in the Champions League tie at Villa Park, PSG were hanging on at the end.

There is little to choose between Leon Monza e Brianza and Chievo on paper, and the Serie D - Girone B encounter should reflect that balance. Consistency has eluded Leon Monza e Brianza in recent weeks, with DD in their last five and a win rate of 25% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. On the road, Chievo have been equally impressive — WLWWD in their last five and a win rate of 100% for the campaign. The contrast in attacking output — 1.5 versus 2.33 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The fact that Oxford ultimately fell five points short of the total needed to stay in the Championship shows that it would have required top-half - almost play-off - form during the second half of the season.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Leon Monza e Brianza and Chievo have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. The winner came from a rare counter-attack by the new-look Spurs side, who defended well throughout with Andy Robertson making his first start and Jan Paul van Hecke on debut, as they battled to secure another win in pre-season.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. The agency Roc Nation are reportedly working on getting Real Madrid striker Endrick a transfer to the Premier League this summer.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 2-2 draw is easy to envisage. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.