Napoli vs Monza Prediction & Betting Tips (29 September)

Italian champion in 2023 but very disappointing 10th in Serie A last year, Napoli hopes to play the leading roles again this season. For this, the leaders entrusted the reins of the team to the uncompromising Antonio Conte this summer. The beginnings are promising since Khvicha Kvartaskhelia's teammates occupy 2nd place in the ranking with 10 points taken in 5 matches. Surprised on the pitch of Hellas Verona during the first day 3-0, they then reassured all the fans by dominating Bologna 3-0, Parma 2-1 and Cagliari 0-4. Last weekend, Naples brought back a point from their trip to Juventus 0-0. Promoted to the elite for the first time in its history in 2022, Monza did not tremble to ensure its maintained during the two previous exercises.

The objective is to establish itself permanently in the transalpine football landscape. Former AC Milan legend Alessandro Nesta moved to the bench this summer and his debut is worrying. Indeed, the Lombard team has still not won in the championship, 3 draws and 2 defeats, and is ranked 19th in Serie A. After the international break, Monza held off Inter 1-1 before losing to home against Bologna last weekend 1-2.

Napoli must do without its starting goalkeeper Meret, who came out during the match against Juventus. To his advantage since his arrival this summer, striker Lukaku (2 goals and 2 assists in 3 SA matches) could still be surrounded by wingers Kvaratskhelia (2 goals and 2 assists in SA) and Politano. A defector from Manchester United during the off-season, Scottish midfielder McTominay made his first start with Napoli last weekend. Several elements are missing at Monza this Sunday evening.

This is the case of the holders Birindelli and Gagliardini, the replacement goalkeeper Cragno, the piston Ciurria and the striker Vignato, all in the infirmary. Up front, we should find the experienced Djuric (34 years old, 2 goals in SA) with, in support, Daniel Maldini (1 goal in SA) and Dany Mota (1 goal in SA). The Pessina frame holds its place well in the midfield.