Udinese vs Monza Prediction & Betting Tips (3 February)

Not expected to struggle so much this season, Udinese will have to work hard to avoid going downhill. Indeed, the Friulans are today only in 17th place in Serie A with the same number of points as the first relegated team. Victorious in the manner of Bologna just before the new year 3-0, they have fallen back into their bad ways since. Indeed, Udinese has not won any of its last 4 championship matches, 1 draw and 3 defeats, and remains on 2 losses suffered against AC Milan 2-3 and Atalanta 2-0. Well stuck in the stomach sluggish in the standings, Monza is currently 12th in Serie A and has a comfortable lead of 10 points over the relegation zone.

The Lombard team, on the other hand, should have difficulty coming back against the teams fighting for Europe. Less in the spotlight these days, Matteo Pessina's teammates have lost 4 of their last 7 league matches, for 2 wins and 1 draw. After losing to Inter 1-5 and Empoli 3-0, they responded last weekend by dominating Sassuolo 1-0.

The Udinese coach remains without starting defender Bijol and long-term absentees Ebosse and Deulofeu, all on the flank. The last day, however, was marked by the returns of the important defender Zemura and the Brazilian striker Brenner. Absent since the start of the season, the latter could be a serious reinforcement for the second half of the championship. The very promising midfielder Samardzic is available.

This winter, the experienced defender Giannetti (Velez) was recruited free. Conversely, the promising Guessand (Volendam), Semedo (Volendam) and Pafundi (Lausanne) left as did the left side Masina (Torino) and the midfielder Quina (Vizela).