Silvio Berlusconi makes his return to Serie A as these Monza vs. Torino predictions see the hosts make their top-flight debut. The visitors have had a far less enjoyable summer losing captain Andrea Belotti and talisman Bremer and they will be keen to start their campaign off on a positive note.
Monza vs. Torino odds
1 – A draw at full-time – 12/5
2 – Under 2.5 goals scored – 3/4
3 – Torino to win by one goal – 7/2
4 – Torino to keep a clean sheet – 9/4
5 – Antonio Sanabria to score anytime – 5/2
Monza kick-off their debut Serie A campaign on Saturday against a Torino side that many tip to struggle this season. Unlike their hosts, the Granata have had a shockingly quiet transfer window, with the majority of moves being to secure last year’s loanees.
On the other hand, the Brianzoli have been moving quickly and effectively over the summer, making both permanent and loan moves for seasoned Serie A professionals. Alessio Cragno has long been an interesting prospect in goal, whilst Andrea Ranocchi and Stefano Sensi provide experience from time at Inter and the likes of Marlon and Gianluca Caprari add undoubtable quality.
With Torino bringing top-flight experience and Monza full of enthusiasm following their past three months, the meeting at the Stadio Breanteo is expected to be a close one, with a punt on a draw looking worthwhile.
This having been said, new transfers are by no means a guarantee of success. Incoming players often require time to settle, especially those that have not played much football in recent campaigns. As a result, despite the negative news coming from Piedmont, Torino could well have the advantage on Saturday afternoon.
The departure of Andrea Belotti means that the visitors have no traditional number nine whilst Monza’s new offensive partnership could well take some time to develop. As a result, the match is likely to be low-scoring with the game potentially winnable by just a single goal.
This eventuality could also work in Torino’s favour who last season boasted one of Serie A’s strongest defences. As a result, a bet on the visitors to keep a clean sheet may well pay off however, it should be noted that Juric’s side will be impacted by Bremer’s departure for Juventus over the summer.
Should the visitors secure a vital early-season win, their goal is most likely to come from Antonio Sanabria, who finished top-scorer for the Granata last season.
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Monza vs. Torino last five matches
Monza last five matches
Perugia 1-0 Monza
Brescia 1-2 Monza
Monza 2-1 Brescia
Monza 2-1 Pisa
Pisa 3-4 Monza (after extra time)
Torino last five matches
Atalanta 4-4 Torino
Empoli 1-3 Torino
Torino 0-1 Napoli
Verona 0-1 Torino
Torino 0-3 Roma
Monza top goalscorers
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Torino top goalscorers
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Monza vs. Torino line-ups
Monza (3-5-2): Cragno; Santos, Ranocchia, Carboni; Birindelli, Valoti, Barberis, Sensi, Augusto; Caprari, Gytkjaer
Torino (3-4-2-1): Berisha; Djidji, Horvath, Rodriguez; Singo, Lukic, Ricci, Aina; Radonjic, Seck; Sanabria
Monza team news
Giovanni Stroppa has a host of new faces to integrate following a busy summer in the transfer market. Alessio Cragno, Andrea Ranocchia, Stefano Sensi and Gianluca Caprari could well all be thrust straight into the action for this weekend’s fixture.
Torino team news
Saturday’s fixture comes too early for Torino trio Armando Izzo, Mergim Vojvoda and David Zima who all miss out through injury. Ivan Juric has had limited reinforcements over the summer and as a result may turn to young players such as Demba Seck and Krisztofer Horvath to fill out his starting XI.