Inter vs Monza Prediction 22 August 2026
📢 Can Inter start the new season with a win? Last season the Nerazzurri played some very good football and were worthy champions. Their main objective in the new Serie A campaign is, of course, to defend the title. The fixture list has been kind to Inter: they open at home against Monza, a side that went through the experience of the second division. On top of that, the match is at the Giuseppe Meazza, so almost every advantage lies with the hosts. The main thing for the reigning champions is not to underestimate the opposition.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have a fairly limited head-to-head record, with just six meetings between them. Inter have won three, two ended in draws, and Monza claimed the remaining one. In their most recent encounters, two seasons ago, Monza gave Inter a real test: they drew 1-1 at home before losing 2-3 away.
Head-to-head statistics Inter - Monza
Inter Milano Team Overview
🔵 Ahead of last season, Inter appointed Christian Chivu as head coach, poaching him from Parma. Many experts were sceptical about the Romanian, but their doubts proved unfounded: the Nerazzurri had a superb campaign, reclaimed their status as the country's top club, and also won the Coppa Italia. The title was convincing, too - they finished 11 points clear of their nearest rivals, scoring 89 goals across 38 league matches.
⚫ The club are clearly intent on repeating that success this season, and their pre-season form looked solid - five matches unbeaten, with three wins and two draws. The opposition wasn't always top-level, with the likes of Karlsruhe (2-1) among the opponents, but Inter also faced considerably stronger sides: Manchester City (1-1, 3-1 on penalties) and Juventus (2-1). They go into the new Serie A campaign in good shape.
Match Results: Inter Milano
Monza Team Overview
🔴 The 2024/25 season was one Monza would rather forget: 18 points from 38 matches, a last-place finish, and relegation to Serie B. But the Brianzoli had no intention of staying in the second tier for long, and they are back in the top flight after just one season - though it was far from straightforward. An inconsistent second half of the campaign left them finishing third, which meant going through the play-offs. They needed a great deal of luck along the way, scraping past Juve Stabia 4-3 on aggregate in the semi-finals. The final against Catanzaro ended 2-2 over two legs, but Monza went up by virtue of their higher regular-season finish.
⚪ Their pre-season form was encouraging. Monza won three friendlies, drew one and lost one, with a 2-0 victory over Galatasaray among the highlights. On 14 August, Ivan Jurić's side - the Croatian having been appointed head coach this summer - also played their first competitive match of the new campaign, a Coppa Italia Round of 32 tie against Avellino. It was comfortable enough: a 3-0 win, with the game effectively settled by the 51st minute, though the opposition were hardly the sternest of tests.
Match Results: Monza
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Inter Milano
⛔️ Inter have no significant injury concerns heading into the opening round. The only absentee will be Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who is suspended after accumulating yellow cards in the final round of last season.
Monza
❌ Monza have significantly more injury concerns. Dany Mota is suspended and will miss the opening round, Leonardo Colombo is out with a muscular injury, and Idrissa Touré is a doubt due to a physical complaint. The most serious absence is Matteo Pessina: the midfielder is recovering from a knee injury and is not expected back until early October.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
As we noted earlier, Inter were outstanding in attack last season - not many clubs can score 89 league goals in a single campaign. More than half of those came at home: 50. Against Monza, who spent last season in Serie B and haven't faced opposition of this level for some time, the hosts should create a large number of chances. Our pick is Inter Milan Team Total - Over 2 at odds of 1.51*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Inter topped Serie A by a number of statistical measures last season, and corners were no exception. They led the league in that category, averaging 6.3 per match. In this fixture, the hosts should control the game for long stretches and put Monza's defence under sustained pressure, so we'd suggest looking at Inter Milan Corners Total - Over 6 at odds of 1.59*.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Inter have plenty of technically gifted players who can beat opponents one-on-one on a regular basis. Monza may lack the quality and physical resources to defend without error for the full 90 minutes. Mistakes and defensive lapses are likely, and the visitors will probably have to stop dangerous Inter attacks by fouling - including at the cost of bookings. With that in mind, we'd suggest considering Monza to Receive More Yellow Cards at odds of 1.8*.
* Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
The bookmakers have Inter as clear favourites, and it's hard to argue - the gap in quality is simply too wide. It's difficult to see how Monza can offer any serious resistance, particularly at the Giuseppe Meazza, where a packed crowd will add to the pressure on the visitors. Inter should take control from the first minute and dictate the match throughout, which is why we're backing Inter - Handicap -1.5. We're expecting a 3-0 on the scoreboard.
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