Monza vs Sassuolo Prediction & Betting Tips (28 January)

Ambitious since its promotion to the elite last year, Monza still occupies the soft underbelly of the ranking this season. 12th in Serie A, the Lombard team is 8 points behind the European places and 8 points ahead of the first relegation place. Raffaele Palladino's men have been progressing slowly for several weeks, as evidenced by the only success acquired during the last 6 days, for 1 draw and 4 defeats. In the tough, Monza remains on 2 heavy losses suffered against Inter 1-5 and at Empoli last weekend 3-0.

Not expected to be in such difficulty this season, Sassuolo is currently 15th in Serie A and does not count, with one match less, only 2 points ahead of the first relegation. After going 5 matches without winning in the league, 1 draw and 4 defeats, Domenico Berardi's teammates surprised observers by taking the scalp of Fiorentina at home 1-0. On the last day, however, they could do nothing to avoid defeat at Juventus 3-0.

Monza remains without the excellent goalkeeper Di Gregorio and the striker absent for many weeks now Caprari, injured. Furthermore, veteran Papu Gomez continues to serve his suspension for doping while potentially starting midfielder Machin is still at the CAN with Equatorial Guinea. The good news comes from the return of defender Birindelli from suspension. Less visible these days, the team has conceded 8 goals in the last 2 days. In the offensive area, Colpani (6 goals in SA) should take his place. This winter, Monza strengthened with the loans of offensive players Daniel Maldini (AC Milan) and Zerbin (Naples). The promising full-back Carboni (18 years old, Ternana) left to look for playing time in Serie B.

On the Sassuolo side, it is necessary to highlight the withdrawals of the long-term absentee Obiang, the important defender Toljan and the usual replacements Racic and Defrel. The Italian international Berardi (9 goals and 3 assists in SA) obviously constitutes the main offensive asset of this formation. However, it is announced as uncertain this weekend. The team now has the 18th defense in the championship. This winter, Sassuolo reached an agreement with Hellas Verona to attract left back Doig, who was coveted by OM. Conversely, replacement Alvarez was loaned to Sampdoria while left back Vina (Roma) returned to his club.