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Expected score: Monza 1-2 Atalanta
Monza host Atalanta in Serie A's 11th round, a fixture that pits a struggling home side against visitors who have shown defensive frailty but offensive threat. The hosts sit 18th with just 7 points from 10 games; Atalanta lie 13th with 11 points. This is a match where Monza must find a way to compete, but the evidence suggests they will fall short.
Team form
Monza
Monza have won just once in their last five outings—that solitary victory came against Cagliari at home. Since then, they lost 1-2 to Bologna, 1-4 to Napoli, and 2-3 to Torino away. Their season average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.40 conceded tells the story: they are leaking chances and creating few of their own. In their last match, they managed only 40% possession and 1.8 expected goals against Bologna. Coach Juric's 3-4-2-1 shape offers defensive stability, but the midfield has struggled to control games or generate attacking momentum.
Atalanta
Atalanta's recent record is equally concerning—they lost 0-3 to Parma at home and drew 2-2 with Fiorentina and 4-4 with Frosinone. Yet their underlying metrics reveal a different picture. Against Parma, they registered 3.17 expected goals and 7 shots on goal, suggesting they created enough to win. Their season average of 1.60 goals scored masks an inconsistent attack, but Sarri's 4-2-3-1 generates possession and chances. They are missing Isak Hien to a muscle bruise, which weakens their defensive line, but their midfield—anchored by Éderson and Mario Pasalic—should dominate the ball.
Head-to-head
Atalanta have won all five of their last meetings with Monza. Most tellingly, they won 4-0 away in May 2025 and 5-2 at home in June 2023. Monza have not beaten Atalanta in this run, and their only goal in their last two away fixtures against them came in a 1-2 defeat. The historical advantage lies firmly with the visitors.
Key factors
Possession will be critical. Atalanta averaged 70% against Parma and should control the ball here; Monza's 40% possession against Bologna reflects their passive approach. Atalanta's midfield has the quality to dictate play, though their defence remains vulnerable—Hien's absence is a concern. Monza's attack has scored just 17 goals in 10 games; they cannot afford to sit deep and hope for scraps. The bookmakers price over 2.5 goals at 1.57 and both teams to score at 1.5, reflecting an expectation of an open game.
Prediction
Atalanta hold a narrow edge. They have superior recent form in terms of chance creation, a midfield that should control proceedings, and a dominant head-to-head record. Monza's defensive vulnerabilities—2.40 goals conceded per game—will be tested by Atalanta's attacking intent. However, Atalanta's own defensive frailty and Monza's occasional spark at home prevent this from being a comfortable away win. Expect Atalanta to create more and convert their chances more efficiently, but Monza should trouble them on the break.
Atalanta are marginally more likely to take the points. Their possession dominance and midfield control should prove decisive, though Monza's home support and defensive shape may keep the margin narrow. A 1-2 scoreline reflects the balance: Monza score once but cannot match Atalanta's clinical finishing.
Match info
Tournaments:
Referee:
Claudio Giuseppe Allegretta
Stadium
Stadio Brianteo, Monza
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 28 | |
| 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 25 | |
| 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 | |
| 4 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 23 | |
| 5 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 | |
| 6 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 | |
| 7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | |
| 8 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | |
| 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 16 | |
| 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | |
| 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | |
| 12 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | |
| 13 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | |
| 14 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10 | |
| 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |
| 16 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | |
| 17 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |
| 18 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | |
| 19 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 | |
| 20 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
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