Most Milan vs. Monza predictions see the hosts as favourites for the Silvio Berlusconi derby on Saturday. The Rossoneri’s old owner will return to the San Siro for the first time although he is unlikely to enjoy the same success as he used to.
Milan vs. Monza odds
- – Milan to win – 7/18
- – Milan to win both halves – 9/4
- – Under 3.5 goals scored – 11/20
- – Milan to win to nil – 7/5
- – Ante Rebic to score anytime – 13/10
Milan welcome Monza to the San Siro on Saturday hoping to keep their winning run in Serie A going. The clash may not be the easy three points that some would have expected earlier this season, however, with Raffaele Palladino’s side on the back of a strong run of results.
Since sacking head coach Giovanni Stroppa of his duties back in September, Monza have won three out of their four games, including a shock victory over Juventus. This has seen the Biancorossi shoot up the Serie A table from the relegation zone to comparative safety with ten games played.
Saturday’s match could provide a fresh test for the newly promoted side, as Monza will not be able to benefit from a full week’s preparation. They face a tough mid-week trip to Udinese in the Coppa Italia on Wednesday, while Milan will enjoy the benefit of six day’s rest for once, with no Champions League duties.
This could well provide the boost needed for a Rossoneri side that looked tired in their win over Verona last weekend. As a result, a bet on Milan to win overall, or even a more optimistic punt on them to win both halves, could well pay off in this fixture.
With their Champions League form taking a nose dive, the Rossoneri’s offensive struggles carried over into Serie A against the Gialloblu on Sunday. After a strong start to the campaign, Olivier Giroud has failed to score since returning from the international break while Divock Origi has yet to earn his manager’s faith.
Even so, the hosts will be confident of retaining a clean sheet against a team that were kept out by Empoli last weekend. While Saturday’s game may not be the goal-fest to tempt a neutral, a bet on under 3.5 goals scored or on Milan to win to nil should be good options for a punter.
Ante Rebic’s form will be a positive for Stefano Pioli, with the winger looking sharp since returning from injury. Should the coach look to rotate, the Croatian is our tip to score anytime against Monza.
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Milan vs. Monza last five matches
Milan last five matches
Monza last five matches
Milan top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 15 | |
| 13 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 |
Monza top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 |
Milan vs. Monza line-ups
Milan (4-2-3-1) Taturasanu; Kalulu, Thiaw, Tomori, Hernandez; Bennacer, Tonali; Diaz, Adli, Rebic; Giroud
Monza (3-4-2-1) Di Gregorio; Caldirola, Mari, Santos; Ciurria, Valtoi, Sensi, Augusto; Pessina, Caprari; Gytkjaer
Milan team news
Stefano Pioli may look to experiment for Saturday’s game ahead of a must-win Champions League tie. Malick Thiaw impressed in a cameo last weekend so could be handed his first start with the Rossoneri while Rafael Leao could be rested with Ante Rebic stepping in. Mike Maignan remains injured alongside Simon Kjaer, Davide Calabria, Charles De Ketelaere, Alexis Saelemaekers and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Monza team news
Nicolo Rovella will be a big loss due to a red card suspension for the trip to the San Siro. Mattia Valoti is expected to step in, although Filippo Ranocchia could also feature. Luca Marrone remains sidelined through injury, with the remainder of Raffaele Palladino’s Monza squad available on Saturday.