AS Roma vs Monza Prediction

This evening will see Monza make the journey to the Stadio Olimpico to face off against AS Roma. Obtaining a brilliant home record in their last five matches, AS Roma are looking to continue their surge up the table after a poor start to their campaign. Their opponents have had a diabolical season so far, sitting rock bottom of the table with only two wins from a possible 25 league matches.

Key Stats

• Roma have won three out of the last five meetings against Monza in the Serie A
• Roma have kept back-to-back clean sheets in their last two league matches
• Monza have only managed to score two goals in their last five matches

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

It has been an impressive run of form for Claudio Ranieri’s side who are unbeaten from their last four matches. Their last game saw Roma secure their spot in the knockout stages of the Europa League after a stellar performance from Argentine midfielder Paulo Dybala sent FC Porto packing. Their start to the Serie A has been poor by their standards, sitting ninth spot in the table, Roma are in dire need to turn their form around if they are to push for a spot in European football.

Entering their third consecutive campaign in the Serie A, it is looking very likely they will not be renewed for a fourth. With only one win from their last 18 matches, it is safe to say that everything that could go wrong for Monza is in fact going wrong. A glimpse of hope came for the White and Reds as they managed a draw in their last match against Lecce.

AS Roma Preview

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Line-Up: Svilar; Celik, Hummels, Ndicka; Rensch, Cristante, Gourna-Douth, Salah-Eddine; Soule, Pellegrini; Shomurodov

Unfortunate news for manager Ranieri as his star player, Artem Dovbyk, is unable to play due to an injury. On top of this, Paulo Dybala is also in doubt and may be dropped to the bench to ensure his condition is protected. However, veteran Mats Hummels will be available to return to his starting XI spot and strengthen up the defence.

Monza Preview

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Line-Up: Turati; Lekovic, Izzo, Palacios; Kyriakopoulos, Urbanski, Bianco, Pereira; Mota, Ciurria, Ganvoula

A shakeup in defence is needed for manager Alessandro Nesta as defender Danilo D’Ambrosio is unavailable for selection for this match. It has been a lacklustre start for 28 year old striker Silvere Ganvoula. Recently acquired from Young Boys, the Congolese striker has been unable to find the back of the net and has endured two poor performances. Without a win in their last five games, Monza will be hoping for a miracle if they are to collect a win against an inform Roma side.

Head to Head Stats

AS Roma have enjoyed this fixture in recent years, going unbeaten against Monza in the five meetings between the two sides. The reverse fixture this season saw a late equaliser from Monza’s Dany Mota result in the points being shared.

Monza 1-1 Roma, October 6th 2024

Monza 1-4 Roma, March 2nd 2024

Roma 1-0 Monza, October 22nd 2023

Monza 1-1 Roma, May 3rd 2023

Roma 3-0 Monza, August 30th 2022

Betting Tips

AS Roma are a much higher quality of side and possess all the ingredients to win this game convincingly. However, Monza have proven they hold an ability to score goals away from home so while the result may not go in their favour, they should find the back of the net.

For this reason, our betting professionals suggest Roma to Win, Both Teams To Score Yes is the best value tip for this match. With odds at 21/10, a bet of £10 could see a return of up to £31

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: AS Roma vs Monza

AS Roma 3-1 Monza

Although without their top scorer, Roma’s goalscoring options are still plentiful and with the form they are in, Ranieri’s side should be in for a straightforward match. Monza have stripped points from Roma once this season but have been on a huge decline and do not have the same quality to defend this side.