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

Leon Monza e Brianza prepare to host Piacenza at the home ground on September 16, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Serie D - Girone B season. Jorge Salinas is of interest to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) United are one of several Premier League clubs weighing up whether to meet Bologna’s €25m (£21.7m) valuation for Jhon Lucumi, according to Corriere di Bologna.

Leon Monza e Brianza head into the contest positioned 5th in the Serie D - Girone B standings, while Piacenza arrive sitting 9th. Patchy would be the kindest description of Leon Monza e Brianza's recent run: D in their last five, a season win rate of 33.33%. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, D in their last five reflecting a win rate of 33.33%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.33 versus 1 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Leon Monza e Brianza favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Piacenza are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Man Utd are pushing higher and working harder to press and counter-press the opposition, especially to win the ball back quickly after a loss of possession.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz has made his transfer stance clear, amid talk of him 'dreaming' of a move to Manchester United.

The market fancies Leon Monza e Brianza at 2.7200, with the draw at 3.3500 and Piacenza at 2.1900 — pricing that reflects the balance of power without ruling out an upset. The market has edged towards Piacenza, with the visitors marginal favourites despite being on the road. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With positions in the Serie D - Girone B table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.