Prediction: Monza vs Inter Milan

Verdict: Inter Milan win

Best Odds: 4/9

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Marking their return from September’s international break this weekend, Inter Milan will travel to the Stadio Brianteo when they meet Monza on Sunday night.

Monza

Starting with the hosts, while some in Monza’s camp might have opened up the new campaign with their sights set on mounting a shock top-half charge, the Biancorossi have drastically struggled to find any kind of stability. Opening proceedings with a sluggish 0-0 stalemate against Empoli, Alessandro Nesta’s men have failed to win any of their first three Serie A appearances. In fact, continuing on from last season, the Reds have failed to clean a single victory from any of their previous 12 consecutive top-flight showdowns – a rut that stems all the way back to March 16th. Likewise, hit with a nightmare 5-1 drumming when they welcomed Inter Milan to the Stadio Brianteo on January 13th, Nesta’s squad couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge when they mark their return from September’s international break on Sunday night.

Team News

Both still dealing with respective injury issues and yet to make a single Serie A appearance since opening up the new campaign, Monza will once again be without the duo of Patrick Ciurria and former Cagliari goalkeeper Alessio Cragno on Sunday night.

Opening his domestic account with a strike against Fiorentina prior to September’s international break, veteran striker Milan Djuric will lead Monza’s charge this weekend. Arriving from Frosinone this summer, Stefano Turati will start between the sticks here.

Inter Milan

As for the visitors, making real history last season as they stormed their way to a 20th domestic crown, Inter Milan have simply carried on from where they left off back in May. Last seen heading into the fortnight interval with another sensational display as they claimed a 4-0 romp at home against local rivals Atalanta, the defending Italian champions have continued to receive a string of plaudits from across the continent. Already putting seven points on the board from their first three Serie A appearances so far this season, the Nerazzurri will be smelling the chance to lay down another early marker this weekend. Gaining a fearsome reputation for their clinical performances in the final third and already notching eight top-flight goals, Inter Milan are rightfully pencilled in as a standout contender on Sunday night. Landing that 5-1 victory when they travelled to Monza last season, Simone Inzaghi’s side will be desperate for a repeat performance here.

Team News

Yet to make a single appearance so far this season and still dealing with a leg injury, Canada international Tajon Buchanan remains on the sidelines. However, aside from the ex-Club Brugge star, Inter Milan have reported a clean bill of health heading into Sunday’s showdown.

Bagging a brace against Atalanta prior to September’s international break and now recording three goals in as many Serie A appearances, French marksman Marcus Thuram will spearhead Inter’s charge in the final third. Despite making back-to-back appearances for Argentina over the past fortnight, Lautaro Martinez will partner Thuram in attack.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Inter Milan travelled to the Stadio Brianteo back on January 13th, Sunday’s guests stormed their way to a 5-1 victory.
• Continuing on from last season, Monza have failed to clean a single victory from any of their previous 12 consecutive top-flight showdowns.
• Inter Milan have collected seven points from their opening three Serie A appearances so far this season.
• Including a brace against Atalanta prior to September’s international break, Marcus Thuram has recorded three goals in as many Serie A appearances.
• Monza have collected just a single point from any of their previous five Serie A home fixtures.

Conclusion

Marking their return from September’s international break leading the chase at the top of the Serie A standings, Inter Milan will simply be looking to lay down another early marker here. Heading into the fortnight interval with a stellar 4-0 romp against Atalanta, the defending champions will also be excited by their most recent trip to the Stadio Brianteo. Landing a 5-1 victory when they travelled to Monza back on January 13th, Inzaghi’s side will be hoping for a repeat display.

Verdict: Inter Milan win

Best Odds: 4/9

Bookmaker: Olympusbet