Fiorentina is scheduled to take on Monza in an intriguing Serie A fixture on May 13, 2024, at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Firenze. This match presents an opportunity for both teams to secure valuable points as the season nears its conclusion. The clash is particularly significant for Fiorentina, who are looking to improve their standing in the top half of the table, while Monza aims to climb away from the middle pack.

Match analysis

The performance of Fiorentina in their last ten matches across all competitions has been somewhat inconsistent. They've managed to secure four wins, one draw, and five losses, signaling a fluctuating form. Their ability to score is evident, having netted goals in seven out of these ten matches, but defensive vulnerabilities have led to conceding in the same number of games.

On the other hand, Monza's form in their last ten appearances shows they've been struggling to find their rhythm with two wins, four draws, and four losses. Their offensive output has been modest, scoring in six matches, but defensive issues are a concern, with goals conceded in seven matches.

Recent form

Fiorentina's recent form in Serie A shows a mixed bag of results (LWWDL), suggesting inconsistency in their gameplay. Despite a strong performance against Sassuolo (5-1 win), they stumbled against Verona with a 2-1 loss. Monza, reflected by their form (DDLDL), seems to struggle even more, with recent games indicating difficulty in securing wins and an inability to keep clean sheets consistently.

- Fiorentina's recent scorelines depict a team that can be potent in attack but also susceptible at the back.
- Monza has demonstrated resilience in drawing matches but needs to convert those into wins to ascend the table.

Head to head

- Fiorentina won the most recent encounter with a narrow 1-0 victory.
- Monza secured a 3-2 win in one of the earlier matches, showing they can compete against Fiorentina.
- A total of one draw suggests tightly contested matches between the two.
- Fiorentina have won two out of the last four meetings, indicating a slight upper hand.

Fiorentina wins: 50%, Monza wins: 25%, Draws: 25%

Prediction

Considering the recent form of both teams, head-to-head statistics, and current standings, this match is likely to be closely contested. Fiorentina, playing at home, will have a slight advantage and will look to exploit Monza's defensive weaknesses. However, Monza's ability to score in crucial moments cannot be underestimated.

Given both teams' tendencies to concede, a bet on both teams to score could be promising. Coupled with Fiorentina's higher-scoring games recently, an over 2.5 goals bet might also offer value. With Fiorentina's slightly better form and home advantage, backing them for a win could be worth considering, but expect Monza to put up a strong fight, possibly leading to a high-scoring affair.

- **Betting Tip**: Both Teams to Score (Yes)
- **Additional Tip**: Over 2.5 Goals in the game
- **Score Prediction**: Fiorentina 2-1 Monza