Inter Milan are aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the season as they travel to Monza for a Serie A fixture on Sunday. Monza have struggled so far and should find things difficult against the superior quality of the champions.
Monza were held to a 2-2 draw at Fiorentina in their previous Serie A fixture. Manager Alessandro Nesta saw his team take a two-goal lead and were ahead late on before conceding an equaliser.
Things have been quite difficult for Monza this season as they head into Sunday’s clash still seeking their first win. They have suffered one defeat and played out two draws from their opening three matches.
Inter Milan were in rampant mood last time out in Serie A as they eased to a 4-0 victory over Atalanta. Marcus Thuram netted a brace while Nicolo Barella was also on target following Berat Djimsiti’s early own goal.
After beginning their campaign with a 2-2 draw at Genoa, Inter Milan look to be returning to their best having won their last two matches. Manager Simone Inzaghi will be particularly pleased with the defensive showing as they kept clean sheets in both wins.
How the bookies view it: Easy ride for Nerazzurri
Inter Milan have been installed as overwhelming favourites and are priced at 2/5 by Betfred to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Monza is valued at 7/1 while Betfred is also offering odds of 18/5 for a draw.
Head to head: Nerazzurri too strong
Inter Milan have only suffered just one defeat in four previous matches against Monza. The Nerazzurri did the double last season, with the clash at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris ending in a 5-1 victory.
Players to watch: Thuram on fire
Thuram has started the season hot, scoring four goals in three matches so far. The French forward was also on target in this fixture last season and is priced at 13/10 by Betfred to maintain his scoring run.
Things have also been solid at the other end of the pitch for Inter Milan, who have not conceded in their last two matches. Alessandro Bastoni and Francesco Acerbi often feature at centre-back and can lead the Nerazzurri to another clean sheet at 21/20 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Monza are likely to stick with much of the team that started at Fiorentina with Milan Djuric set to lead the line once again. Gianluca Caprari and Daniel Maldini should provide support while Pablo Mari is expected to start in defence.
Inter Milan have no major injuries or suspensions, with Thuram and Lautaro Martinez expected to partner in attack once again. Barella should feature in midfield while Bastoni and Acerbi are set to start at the back.
Monza: Turati, Izzo, Mari, Carboni, Pereira, Pessina, Bondo, Kyriakopoulos, Caprari, Maldini, Djuric
Inter Milan: Sommer, Bastoni, Acerbi, Pavard, Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, Darmian, Thuram, Martinez
Anything else catch the eye?
Inter Milan have won to nil in their last two matches and could be set for a repeat at 13/10 with Betfred. Given the dominant win on their last visit to Monza, a -1 handicap could be considered at 23/20 with Betfred.
With Inter Milan expected to be dominant on Sunday, they could be backed to win both halves at 11/5 with Betfred.
This Serie A match between Monza and Inter Milan will be played on Sep 15, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Monza vs Inter Milan prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
