Monza vs Verona Prediction 1 February 2025

🔊 Can Monza repeat the result of the first round? This season, the team shows extremely disappointing results, but that didn't stop them from destroying Verona away with a score of 3-0. Undoubtedly, the "mastiffs" remember that disgrace and are clearly intent on taking revenge. We recommend checking out our prediction before placing a bet on the 23rd round Serie A match, which will take place at the "U-Power Stadium".

📊 Head-to-head

Monza is quite an inconvenient opponent for Verona, especially lately. Since 2012, the teams have met on the football field 5 times, and in no case have the "mastiffs" managed to achieve a positive result (2 draws and 3 losses). The previous game, which took place at the end of October, ended in a total destruction of Verona (0-3).

🔴 Monza

After appointing Salvatore Bocchetti as head coach, Monza showed a couple of decent matches. The team even managed to defeat a serious opponent like Fiorentina (2-1), which is fighting for a place in the top-4 of the Serie A standings. However, this is an isolated case. The "Brianzoli" still have serious problems with scoring points, and in the previous round, they lost without scoring to a not-so-strong Genoa (0-2). Moreover, all statistical indicators were in favor of their opponent. In 90 minutes of play, Monza allowed 6 goal-scoring chances at their goal, while they themselves only managed 5 shots and achieved an xG of 0.43 goals. Regarding the upcoming match, the coaching staff will not be able to count on 5 players, including Alessandro Bianco (accumulation of yellow cards).

🟡 Verona

Verona also has no reasons for joy. The team is in seventeenth place in the Italian championship standings, having only 20 points. The recent matches were also quite disastrous - only 2 points out of a possible 12 were gained. In the previous round, for example, the "mastiffs" could not overcome Venezia (1-1), which is almost the main contender for relegation. Notably, Verona was playing catch-up for most of the match - they only managed to equalize in the 74th minute. Regarding the upcoming match, the participation of 3 players is highly doubtful, including main forward Kasper Tengstedt (6+1), who was substituted due to injury in the first half of the previous match.

⚽️ Prediction on Goals

Verona's defense is likely considered the worst in the current Serie A season. Since the start of the championship, the team has conceded 48 goals, while their closest rival has conceded only 40. There are many examples where the "mastiffs" conceded 3-4 goals in their net in 90 minutes of play. However, Monza cannot boast about their defense either; otherwise, they wouldn't be at the bottom of the standings with 13 points. Therefore, our betting option is both teams to score (yes).

🚩 Prediction on Corners

3.6 - on average, that's how many times Monza earns set pieces at their opponents' goal. The team rarely plays from a position of strength, even if they are trailing in score. Therefore, it's no surprise that the "Brianzoli" occupy the penultimate place in Serie A for this statistical parameter. Despite Verona being considered an underdog in the upcoming match, a bet on total Monza corners under 5 should go through without any issues.

📝 Editorial Prediction

In the upcoming match, bookmakers give slight preference to Monza. Remembering the result of the first meeting (3-0), their opinion is understandable. But betting on an outcome in a match where teams rarely please their fans with victory is a doomed endeavor. Both clubs are among the worst teams in Serie A in terms of quality of play, making many defensive mistakes. The goalkeeper squads are also unimpressive, occupying last places in many statistical categories. Particularly notable are Lorenzo Montipò's negative results, Verona's goalkeeper, with a number of prevented goals (-13.8). Therefore, the most logical option would be not to complicate things and settle on both teams to score (yes). We wouldn't be surprised if the match ends with a score of 2-2.