This upcoming match between Monza and Verona is set to take place at the U-Power Stadium in Monza, on February 11, 2024. Both teams are looking to secure vital points as they continue to navigate through the Serie A season, making this game crucial for their respective standings.
Match analysis
Looking at the recent performances of both teams, Monza seems to have had a bit of a mixed bag with results showing some resilience at home and struggling away. Their overall form reads two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five Serie A outings. Meanwhile, Verona's form has been slightly less convincing, with a win, a draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Both teams have had their struggles but have also shown moments of promise.
Monza's recent home advantage might play a significant role in this matchup, given their capacity to pull off results at the U-Power Stadium. On the other hand, Verona has shown they can find the back of the net away from home, but consistency remains an issue.
Recent form
- **Monza** has won 2 of their last 10 Serie A matches, drawn 2, and lost 6. They've scored 8 goals and conceded 14 in this period. Monza has shown some defensive solidity in parts, notably keeping clean sheets in 3 of these matches.
- **Verona**, on the other hand, has won 2, drawn 3, and lost 5 of their last 10 Serie A games. They've scored 11 goals and conceded 15. Verona tends to both score and concede, which could indicate a vulnerability in defense but also a persistence in attack.
Head to head
- Monza won the last encounter 3-1 at Verona's home ground.
- In their previous three meetings, Monza has 2 wins, there’s been 1 draw, and Verona has failed to win.
- Verona has failed to score in 2 out of these 3 matches.
Monza wins: 67%, Draws: 33%, Verona wins: 0%
Prediction
Considering both teams' current form, Monza entering the match as the slightly more favorable side, especially with the home advantage, could be a critical factor. Both teams have displayed a tendency to concede goals, suggesting that there could be a few goals in this match.
The head-to-head record also leans in favor of Monza, who have shown they can overcome Verona in recent meetings.
**Betting Tip:** Given the recent form and the head-to-head statistics, betting on Monza to win could be a safe tip. However, considering both teams' ability to score and concede, a bet on both teams to score (BTTS) might also offer value. Predicting a full-time score is always challenging, but a 2-1 victory for Monza could be on the cards, favoring a close encounter with goals on both sides.
