It’s a Monday night mid-table face-off and these Sassuolo vs. MonzaSerie A predictions suggest it will be the home side that will be the happier. Both sides have shown glimpses of their potential this season and will be keen for a win to build momentum.
1 – Sassuolo to win – 5/4
2 – Over 2.5 goals scored – 6/10
3 – Both teams to score – 8/15
4 – A draw at full-time– 32/11
5 – 1-1 at full-time – 13/2
Sassuolo host Monza at the Mapei Stadium on Monday evening looking to keep pace with the top half of the Serie A table. Despite a poor start to their campaign, there have now been victories over Juventus and Inter, and the Neroverdi will be looking to push on again.
Alessio Dionisi will be happy with his side’s points tally, after fixtures against Napoli, Inter, Juventus and Atalanta in his opening six games. But the defeat to Frosinone interspersed with these ‘top-table’ teams will have been unexpected.
The early stages of the campaign have been underwhelming for Monza, as expectations were high following a strong end to last season and activity in the transfer window. Raffaele Palladino’s side remain in mid-table but have had a far easier run of it than their Monday night opponents.
On recent form, the Neroverdi remain favourites with the bookmakers placing the odds heavily in their favour. Sassuolo have won both of their last two home games and appear to be a real goal threat at the Mapei Stadium.
Dionisi’s side scored seven across their with against Verona and Juventus, making up for a lax defence that conceded three within the same period. With this balance in the hosts’ favour, the coach may look for a similar high-scoring match that sees over 2.5 goals scored on Monday night, with both teams to score.
On the other hand, Monza’s form away from home suggests that the clash at the Mapei could be underwhelming. In three away games this season the Biancorossi have secured just one goal, although, to their credit, the most recent was in securing a draw against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.
Raffaele Palladino appears to be prioritising a compact, organised defence this season, which could lead to a close game on Monday. A wager therefore on a draw at full-time could also pay off, while more adventurous punters may look to bet on a third 1-1 draw for Monza this season.
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| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 11 | |
| 9 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 2 |
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 8 | |
| 6 | |
| 4 | |
| 4 | |
| 4 |
Sassuolo (4-2-3-1): Cragno; Toljan, Erlic, Tressoldi, Vina; Boloca, Henrique; Berardi, Bajrami, Lauriente; Pinamonti
Monza (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Izzo, Mari, Caldirola; Birindelli, Pessina, Gagliardini, Ciurria; Colpani; Mota, Colombo
Few significant changes are expected from Alessio Dionsis but he may look to rotate in order to protect player fitness. Gregoire Defrel could come in as the lone striker, while summer arrival Samu Castillejo could also be handed a start on the flank.
Gianluca Caprari is the only injury absence for Raffaele Palladino, who is unlikely to make wholesale changes to the team that started against Bologna. Danilo D’Ambrosio may be fit to feature in defence, with Armando Izzo potentially making way.
