AC Milan are still attempting to find some consistency as they travel to Monza for a Serie A fixture on Saturday. Monza have also been out of sorts in recent weeks and with neither defence looking solid, goals could be expected here.
It has been a difficult start to the season for Monza, who have picked up just one win in 10 matches. They are currently just above the relegation zone on goal difference, although there is still enough time to get things back on track.
One of the problems for Monza is that they are often vulnerable at the back having kept just one clean sheet in the last nine matches. Alessandro Nesta’s men were constantly carved open in midweek as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at Atalanta.
AC Milan continue to struggle for consistency as they head into Saturday’s clash with two wins and three defeats from their last five matches across all competitions. Paulo Fonseca’s men have now dropped to eighth on the standings after suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Napoli in midweek.
With Christian Pulisic often looking sharp, AC Milan have impressed going forward this season. However, their open style often leaves them exposed at the back and they have failed to keep a single clean sheet on their travels so far.
How the bookies view it: Rossoneri still fancied
AC Milan have been installed as overwhelming favourites and are priced at 7/10 by Betfred to claim the win. Monza re considered outsiders with a home win valued at 4/1 while a draw is set at odds of 11/4 by Betfred.
Head to head: Milan often superior
AC Milan have only lost once to Monza, claiming eight wins from nine previous matches. However, Monza’s only victory came last season at the U-Power Stadium as they triumphed 4-2.
Players to watch: No answers to Pulisic
Christian Pulisic remains the biggest attacking threat for AC Milan, scoring six times in the last nine matches. The forward was also on target at the U-Power Stadium last season and is priced at 23/10 by Betfred to find the net once again.
Dany Mota has also shown some good form for Monza in recent weeks, with four goals in the last six matches. The forward is priced at 18/5 by Betfred to get on the score sheet on Saturday.
Probable line-ups
Andrea Petagna misses out for Udinese through Injury while Warren Bondo is available after serving a suspension last time out. Milan Djuric could be handed a start after coming off the bench at Atalanta.
Tammy Abraham and Mattia Gabbia have joined Ismael Bennacer and Alessandro Florenzi on the injured list. Tijani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez are set to return after serving suspensions while Pulisic and Rafael Leao could start following substitute appearances last time out
Monza: Turati, D’Ambrosio, Mari, Caldirola, Pereira, Pessina, Blanco, Kyriakopoulos, Vignato, Mota, Djuric
AC Milan: Maignan, Hernandez, Pavlovic, Tomori, Royal, Fofana, Musah, Reijnders, Leao, Pulisic, Morata
Anything else catch the eye?
Monza and AC Milan have produced over 3.5 goals in their last two meetings and a repeat is priced at 7/4 by Betfred. Over 2.5 goals could also be considered at 7/4 with Betfred, who is also offering 8/11 on both teams to score.
The last meeting at U-Power Stadium produced more goals after the break and Saturday’s clash could be set for a similar pattern at 21/20 by Betfred.
This Serie A match between Monza and AC Milan will be played on Nov 2, 2024 and kick off at 20:45. Check below for our tipsters best Monza vs AC Milan prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
