Matchday 35 of Serie A between Monza and Atalanta will take place on May 4 at the U-Power Stadium. Monza vs. Atalanta: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Monza
Alessandro Nesta's side were outclassed by Juventus away (0-2) in the last round. As a result, the team suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in the league and extended their winless streak to 14 matches (2 draws, 12 losses). Moreover, Monza has managed to score just one goal in their last five Serie A matches. In the standings, the club is at the bottom with 15 points and can no longer retain their place in the Italian top division. Notably, the team has scored only 25 goals in the current championship, surpassing only Lecce (24).
- The team has not won in their last 6 home matches in Serie A (2 draws, 4 losses).
- The club conceded exactly one or two goals in 18 of their last 20 home league matches.
- Monza players have scored a maximum of one goal in their last 6 home Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Monza (3-5-2)
Stefano Turati – Pedro Pereira, Luca Caldirola, Andrea Carboni – Samuele Birindelli, Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro, Alessandro Bianco, Gaetano Castrovilli, Georgios Kyriakopoulos – Gianluca Caprari, Dany Mota.
Defender Armando Izzo and Danilo D'Ambrosio, as well as forward Keita Balde, will miss the game due to injuries. Defender Andrea Carboni is suspended.
Atalanta
In the last round, Gian Piero Gasperini's side couldn't overcome Lecce at home (1-1). As a result, the team failed to win for the fourth time in their last six Serie A matches (1 draw, 3 losses). Moreover, Atalanta scored no more than one goal in five matches during this stretch. In the standings, the club is in third place with 65 points and still has a chance for the title. Notably, the Bergamo side has collected the most away points in the current Serie A season (36).
- The team has not lost in 13 of their last 14 away Serie A matches (10 wins, 3 draws).
- The club's players scored in the second half in 5 of their last 6 away league matches.
- Atalanta has kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 away Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Atalanta (3-4-3)
Marco Carnesecchi – Berat Djimsiti, Isak Hien, Odilon Kossounou – Raoul Bellanova, Marten de Roon, Ederson Lourenco, Davide Zappacosta – Mario Pasalic, Mateo Retegui, Ademola Lookman.
Defenders Sead Kolasinac and Giorgio Scalvini, as well as forward Gianluca Scamacca, will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Luca Pairetto (Italy)
Matches – 12 (Serie A, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 56;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 17%.
Monza vs. Atalanta: Match Prediction
This season, the hosts have not excelled in attacking play, and even at home, Monza has not been prolific. In their last six home matches in Serie A, the team has scored just two goals, managing to find the net only against Parma and Como, who regularly concede away. Furthermore, during this period, the club failed to break down the defenses of opponents like Verona and Lecce.
Atalanta has been very solid defensively in away matches this season. Gian Piero Gasperini's side has conceded the fewest goals on the road in the current Serie A campaign (11), and in 4 of their last 5 away league matches, the team has kept a clean sheet. They managed to keep a clean sheet even against Juventus and Milan during this stretch.
I believe the Bergamo side will once again showcase their defensive strength and prevent the hosts from scoring. My prediction: Monza Individual Total Under 0.5
