The Giallorossi look to keep their strong start to the season going ahead of these Roma vs. Monza predictions. The newly-promoted side are have made a slow start to the season and will be keen to put some points on the board.
Roma vs. Monza odds
1. Roma to win – 3/10
2. Roma to keep a clean sheet – 20/23
3. Under 2.5 goals scored – 7/10
4. Paolo Dybala to score anytime – 3/1
5. Roma to score a penalty – 11/4
Jose Mourinho’s Roma welcome Monza to the Stadio Olimpico for mid-week Serie A action. The two sides have had opposing starts to their campaign with this hosts nearing the top of the table and the visitors struggling.
Impressive form for the Giallorossi ensures that the hosts are overwhelming favourites ahead of Tuesday’s clash despite injuries to key personnel. Fans will be hoping that rising-star Nicolò Zaniolo’s shoulder injury does not keep the winger out for too long, with Stephen El Shaarawy yet to make an impact in the league this season.
Fortunately for I Lupi, their defence looks characteristically strong for a Jose Mourinho side. Roma boast one of the best defensive records in the league so far this season and we back the hosts to keep a clean sheet against a newly-formed Monza strike partnership.
Despite the Giallorossi’s impressive back-line they have yet to take off offensively. Last season’s top scorer Tammy Abraham has not started this campaign with the same vigour and a result it may be worth a punt on under 2.5 goals scored at the San Siro on Tuesday.
Likewise, superstar summer signing Paolo Dybala has far from excelled in his opening games for Roma, despite the occasional flash of brilliance. With three games under his belt for the Giallorossi Tuesday’s game could provide the perfect opportunity for the forward to kick-start his Roma career and score anytime.
Last season Lorenzo Pellegrini was on penalty duty, however since Dybala’s arrival, the number 21 may look to step up should the hosts be awarded a spot-kick on Tuesday. A punt on Roma to score from the spot against Monzo could therefore pay off.
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Roma vs. Monza last five matches
Roma last five matches
Monza last five matches
Roma top goalscorers
| Player | Goal |
|---|---|
| 8 | |
| 7 | |
| 7 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 |
Monza top goalscorers
| Player | Goal |
|---|---|
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 4 |
Roma vs. Monza line-ups
Roma (3-4-3): Rui Patricio; Mancini, Smalling, Ibanez; Celik, Pellegrini, Matic, Spinazzola; Dybala, Abraham, El Shaarawy
Monza (3-5-2) Di Gregorio; Marlon, Ranocchia, Carboni; Birindelli, Ranocchia, Barberis, Sensi, D’Alessandro; Caprari, Petagna
Roma team news
Jose Mourinho may look to rotate his starting XI following Roma’s weekend clash with Juventus. Nemanja Matic could be handed a start in midfield with Zeki Celik an option at right back. Injuries to Georginio Wijnaldum and Nicolò Zaniolo will see key players miss out.
Monza team news
Giovanni Stroppa is unlikely to make too many changes as the squad looks to gel. Andrea Ranocchia should feature in the heart of the defence with Mattia Valoti pushing for a start in midfield.