Napoli vs Monza Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Gli Azzurri will look to continue their fine form in Serie A when they face Alessandro Nesta’s Monza.

Flying high in Serie A, where they sit second after five rounds, Napoli will welcome Monza at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday. Most recently, the Gli Azzurri saw a three-match winning run ended in Turin where they were held to a 0-0 draw by Juventus. After the departure of star player Victor Osimhen, Conte has turned to old favourites Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratshkhelia to lead his attack. They are the favourites to win this match.

Still without a Serie A success this season, Monza aim to give a tough challenge to Antonio Conte’s men in the upcoming fixture. Monza have only three points on the board from five rounds in Serie A action so far. This will be a very difficult task for Nesta and his team as the hosts are playing good football and are in fine form. They will have to give their best to get something positive from this match.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 29 Sept 2024 at 07:45 PM UK

Monday, 30 Sept 2024 at 12:15 AM IST

Location: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Form

Napoli (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-W-L

Monza (in all competitions): W-L-D-D-L-D

Players to Watch

Scott McTominay (Napoli)

He is physically powerful and uses his upper body strength to resist opponents, shield and protect the ball. After joining Napoli he is looking really good and under Conte he will surely develop more as a player. He regularly makes defensive contributions and is a proper team player.

The problem many times Scott McTominay faces is his own distrust of his weak foot. He often relies on right-foot when dribbling, decreasing the variety that he can accumulate. Overall he is a top-quality player who can make a difference on the pitch.

Matteo Pessina (Monza)

He is one of the most conventional midfielders in the Serie A. He has played multiple positions and in different formations which has helped him to develop into a versatile midfielder. He is always involved in ball progression and retention.

Pessina also helps the backline during transitions. His most suitable position is as a number 10 due to his creativity which he provides on the pitch. His ability to switch the ball from one side to the other is really good and he can find spaces to exploit.

Match Facts

• The winner of the last meeting was Napoli.
• The average number of goals in meetings between Napoli and Monza is 3.2
• AC Monza’s last away win against Napoli was in 1999.

Napoli vs Monza: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Napoli will win this fixture – 4/11 by SkyBet
• Tip 2 – Romelu Lukaku to score anytime.
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

For the home team, Alex Meret will miss the match due to a minor thigh injury.

The away team have injury concerns in their squad and will miss some players. Samuele Birindelli, Patrick Ciurria, Roberto Gagliardini, Samuel Viganto and Alessio Cragno are all sidelined due to injuries.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 8

Napoli: 3

Monza: 2

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Napoli Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Caprile(GK); Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka; Politiano, McTominay, Kvaratskhelia; Lukaku

Monza Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Turati(GK); Carboni, Mari, Izzo; Kyriakopoulos, Bianco, Pessina, Pereira; Maldini, Mota; Duric

Match Prediction for Napoli vs Monza

Napoli are favourites to win this fixture without a doubt as they are looking really good under their new manager Antonio Conte. Even though Monza are struggling this season and are low on confidence they will make things difficult for the home team. Most probably the hosts will win this fixture.

Prediction: Napoli 2-1 Monza

Telecast for Napoli vs Monza

India: GXR World

UK: TNT Sports 2

USA: fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria: DStv Now, SuperSport

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