Monza vs Empoli
Monza 2–2 Empoli
Monza let a winning position slip to draw 2-2 with Empoli, dropping points that could prove costly in the Serie B promotion picture with one round of fixtures remaining.
Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Empoli end of the standings.
Monza 2-2 Empoli: Points Dropped at Home With One Game Left to Play
Monza let a winning position slip to draw 2-2 with Empoli, dropping points that could prove costly in the Serie B promotion picture with one round of fixtures remaining.
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- 46'off: Andrea Ghion
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- 65'Header
- 67'Argument
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- 70'off: Hernani
- 72'off: Marco Nasti
- 72'off: Salvatore Elia
- 74'Foul
- 76'Foul
- 81'off: Gerard Yepes
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- 87'off: Simone Romagnoli
- 90+1'assist: Gabriele Guarino
How the result affects the Serie B standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Venezia | 38 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 82 |
| 2 |  Frosinone | 38 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 81 |
| 3 | Monza | 38 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 76 |
| 4 |  Palermo | 38 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 72 |
| 5 |  Catanzaro | 38 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 59 |
| 6 |  Modena | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 55 |
| 7 |  Juve Stabia | 38 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 51 |
| 8 |  Avellino | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
What was the final score of Monza vs Empoli?
The match finished 2-2 to neither side - it ended in a draw.
When did Monza vs Empoli take place?
The match took place on Friday, 8 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Monza drew 2-2 with Empoli in Serie B, a result that saw our model's 64 per cent pick for a Monza win miss the mark. The hosts had won just one of their last five matches and were favored against an Empoli side that had managed only one draw across the same stretch. Both teams found the net, extending Monza's recent trend toward both-sides-scoring fixtures. The stalemate left points on the table for the home side despite the statistical edge our AI engine had identified. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The stalemate left Monza in third place but dropped points in a congested promotion race. Empoli remained 15th with their first point in five games, though the gap to safety narrowed marginally. Our model suggested Monza's recent inconsistency, combined with Empoli's defensive fragility, pointed toward a high-scoring draw; both sides' attacking output outpaced their defensive solidity. The result offered Empoli temporary relief but did little to arrest their season-long decline.
Monza v Empoli · Serie B · 08/05/2026, 19:30:00