Modena, currently sixth in the Italian Serie B, with 29 points, will host Monza. Modena's home record shows five wins, two draws, and two losses from nine matches, showcasing a balanced performance in attack and defence, averaging 1.67 goals scored and 0.78 goals conceded per game. However, Modena's recent form has dipped, losing 1-2 away to Venezia, which dropped them to sixth place. Monza, positioned second with 34 points, trails leaders Frosinone by only three points. They have a strong recent record, with two wins and one draw in their last three games, including a dominant 4-1 victory over Cagliari on December 20th. In historical encounters, Monza did not play Modena away this season in the first leg. However, their recent Serie B away form shows three wins, three draws, and two losses, highlighting their resilience on the road. Modena needs to leverage their home advantage by strengthening midfield control, indicated by their average possession of 48.13% and an 83.6% pass completion rate, focusing on central penetration to create chances. Monza relies on efficient counter-attacks, with their forward contributing five goals this season, alongside effective wing play and fast breaks. The key battleground will likely be between Modena's midfield's tackling ability (averaging 14.94 tackles per game) and Monza's wingers' ability to break through.