Atalanta vs Monza prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2024-10-29 19:45.
[p]Unbeaten across all competitions during October (W4, D1), Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini marked his 400th game in charge with a stunning 6-1 success over Verona, leaving them just six points from the Serie A summit at this early stage. In his job for at least five years longer than all other Serie A managers, Gasperini can secure Atalanta’s first unbeaten calendar month of action since January should they avoid defeat against Monza.[/p]
[p]Anything short of a victory would be a disappointment if Gasperini’s personal record is anything to go by, as he has faced no side more often than Monza whilst winning every single meeting (W4). Combine that with the fact that Atalanta have scored 11 times across their last two Serie A home games – and as many goals across the last three home H2Hs – this could be yet another dominant showing in Bergamo. [/p]
[p]Monza can take heart from their three-game unbeaten run heading into this clash (W1, D2), although their return of just one win in league action this term leaves them fighting at the wrong end of the table. Whilst they’re certainly difficult to beat under legendary former defender Alessandro Nesta, just eight points at this stage of the season represents Monza’s worst-ever start to a Serie A campaign.[/p]
[p]Playing away doesn’t tend to faze Monza, who have only lost once on the road so far this season (W1, D2, L1), albeit one of those draws saw Monza squander a two-goal lead against Fiorentina. A lead of any description at this venue may come as a surprise, as Monza have conceded more away Serie A goals against Atalanta (8) than against any other side. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman earned a rare 10/10 Flashscore rating after directly contributing to four goals before half-time at the weekend (G2, A2), continuing a run that’s seen four of his five goals this season arrive before the break. Trying to slow him down will be the likes of Monza full-back Georgios Kyriakopoulos, who switched from his usual defensive duties to contribute to two equalising goals last time out (G1, A1). [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Atalanta have scored in both halves in five of their nine league games this season.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Matthew Billon[/i][/p]