Monza vs Atalanta Prediction & Betting Tips (21 April)

Monza currently occupies 11th place in Serie A and has earned the right to experience a third season in a row in the elite next year. The Lombard team is still in the race, mathematically speaking, to return to European places but the task looks almost impossible. Rather to their advantage before the international break in March, Matteo Pessina's teammates have, however, been less sovereign since. They notably lost on the lawn of Torino 1-0 and against Napoli 2-4. Last weekend, Monza managed to bring back a point from their trip to Bologna 0-0.6th in Serie A with a game less and 8 points behind 4th, Atalanta should have difficulty in qualify for the next Champions League.

On the other hand, getting a ticket for the C3 or C4 is within his reach. Unfortunately, Gian Piero Gasperini's men have only won one of their last 7 league matches, with 3 draws and 3 defeats. After a convincing success acquired in the lair of Napoli 0-3, they lost at Cagliari 2-1 before being held in check, at home, by Hellas Verona last Monday 2-2. This week, Atalanta lost to Liverpool 0-1 but that did not prevent them from qualifying for the last four of the Europa League with a 0-3 first leg victory. Always present in the Italian Cup, Dea lost its semi-final first leg played at Fiorentina 1-0.

For Monza, long-time absent striker Caprari and the usual replacements Bettella and Machin must still withdraw this weekend. In addition, veteran Papu Gomez and midfielder Akpa-Akpro are suspended while ineffective striker Ciurria and the most important Dany Mota (4 goals) have also joined the infirmary in recent times. Experienced defender Caldirola is back from suspension.

The excellent goalkeeper Di Gregorio contributes a lot to Monza's good performances. This is also the case of the former Italian international Pessina (5 goals and 2 assists in SA) and the influential Colpani (8 goals and 4 assists in SA).