Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Udinese will face Monza in a Serie A clash on Monday, December 9. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:45 CET. A bet on total goals over 2 seems like a solid choice for this encounter.
Match Preview
The pressure on Monza's head coach Alessandro Nesta has been mounting for some time. His team has been struggling in Serie A, and earlier this week, they suffered a crushing defeat to Bologna, which eliminated them from the Coppa Italia.
Monza currently sits in second-to-last place in the league table, with only one victory to their name. Notably, this win came over a month and a half ago. At home, they have the worst record among all Serie A teams.
Udinese, on the other hand, has not performed well on the road but has managed to maintain balance thanks to strong results at home.
While the team is going through a rough patch, a good start to the season has allowed them to remain in the middle of the table. Runjaic's men have lost half of their 14 matches so far but still occupy a respectable ninth place.
Key Match Facts
- Monza has not won in their last seven matches.
- Udinese has conceded in all their away games this season.
- Monza averages 1.2 goals per game at home, while Udinese averages 0.8 goals per game on the road.
Probable Lineups
- Monza: Turati; Caldirola, Mari, Carboni; Pereira, Bondo, Bianco, Kyriakopoulos; Maldini, Caprari, Djuric.
- Udinese: Okoye; Zemura, Gianetti, Ehizibue, Kristensen; Ekkelenkamp, Lovric, Karlström; Thauvin, Lucca, Davis.
Head-to-Head
The last three encounters between these teams ended in draws. Monza has never beaten Udinese at home.
Prediction
Both teams are experiencing difficult times and will be eager to break their respective winless streaks. This match is likely to be a high-scoring affair, and betting on total goals over 2 seems like a smart move.
