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Monza will entertain defending champions Inter Milan at Stadio Brianteo in Serie A on Sunday. The hosts have endured a winless start to their league campaign while Inter are unbeaten in three games, recording two wins.
The Brianzoli played Fiorentina in their previous outing and were held to a 2-2 away draw. First-half goals from Milan Đurić and Daniel Maldini helped them take a two-goal lead. They conceded in the 45th minute as Moise Kean halved Fiorentina's deficit and new signing Robin Gosens scored on his debut, equalizing in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
The visitors began their title defense with a 2-2 draw at Genoa and have bounced back well, recording two wins while keeping clean sheets. They hosted Atalanta in their previous outing and registered a comfortable 4-0 win. Marcus Thuram bagged a second-half brace after Nicolò Barella had scored in the first half.
Monza vs Inter Milan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two Lombardy-based rivals have crossed paths 11 times in all competitions. As expected, Inter have been the dominant side in these meetings with seven wins. The hosts have two wins and two games have ended in draws.
- After being denied a win in two league meetings in the 2022-23 campaign, Inter secured a league double over the Brianzoli last season with an aggregate score of 7-1.
- Monza are on a 12-game winless streak in Serie A, suffering seven defeats.
- The Nerazzurri have suffered just one loss in their last 35 league outings, with that defeat coming in their away meeting against Sassuolo.
- The Brianzoli have lost four of their last five home games in Serie A, conceding 10 goals.
- Inter have played 2-2 draws in their last two Serie A away games.
Monza vs Inter Milan Prediction
The Brianzoli returned to goalscoring ways after four games in their previous outing and will look to continue their goalscoring run here. Interestingly, they are winless in six home meetings against Inter in all competitions, suffering four defeats.
Alessandro Nesta remains without the services of Patrick Ciurria, Alessio Cragno, and Samuele Birindelli due to injuries. Dany Mota was absent against Fiorentina and should return to the starting XI.
I Nerazzurri play Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League next week and also square off against AC Milan in Serie A next Sunday, so Simone Inzaghi will likely rest key players here. As Tajon Buchanan is the only injury concern for the defending champions, their squad depth should come in handy here.
Considering Inter's goalscoring form and unbeaten away record in this fixture, they are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Monza 1-2 Inter Milan
Monza vs Inter Milan Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Inter Milan to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Marcus Thuram to score or assist any time - Yes
