Match Details
The match between AC Milan and Monza is scheduled to take place on December 17, 2023, at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. This Serie A clash will see AC Milan as the home team with odds of 1.61 for a victory, while Monza has odds of 6.01 for an away win.
Head-to-Head Comparison
AC Milan and Monza have faced each other three times in the past. In their most recent encounter on February 18, 2023, AC Milan emerged victorious with a scoreline of 1-0. Overall, AC Milan has dominated this fixture with two wins out of three matches.
When these two teams meet, goals are usually expected. In their previous three meetings, there have been a total of nine goals scored, averaging three goals per game. This suggests that we can anticipate an exciting and potentially high-scoring contest between these sides.
Team Form: AC Milan
AC Milan has had a mixed run of form in recent matches across all competitions. They have won three out of their last six games, lost two matches, and drawn one. The team’s goal scoring record stands at eleven goals scored and ten conceded during this period.
In Serie A, AC Milan currently sits in third place with 29 points from fifteen matches played. They have secured nine victories so far while drawing twice and suffering four defeats. The team has found the back of the net on twenty-six occasions while conceding eighteen goals in the league.
In their most recent match against Newcastle in the UEFA Champions League on December 13th, AC Milan secured a hard-fought victory with a scoreline of 2-1 thanks to goals from Christian Pulisic and Samuel Chukwueze.
Team Form: Monza
Monza has also had an inconsistent run of form in recent matches, particularly in away games. They have won two out of their last six matches, lost one, and drawn three. During this period, Monza has scored eight goals while conceding six.
In Serie A, Monza currently sits in ninth place with 21 points from fifteen matches played. They have managed five wins, six draws, and four losses so far this season. The team has scored sixteen goals and conceded fourteen in the league.
In their most recent match against Genoa on December 10th, Monza secured a narrow 1-0 victory courtesy of a goal from Dany Mota.
Key Players
AC Milan’s standout player to watch is Olivier Giroud. The French striker has been in excellent form recently, scoring nine goals and providing three assists in seventeen appearances this season.
For Monza, Matteo Pessina has been influential. The midfielder has contributed with one goal and one assist in sixteen appearances for the team so far.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances and statistics, AC Milan seems to have an advantage over Monza. AC Milan boasts a stronger offensive record with twenty-six goals scored compared to Monza’s sixteen goals. However, both teams have struggled defensively as they have conceded eighteen and fourteen goals respectively.
AC Milan’s home record also favors them as they have won five out of seven matches played at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza this season.
Prediction: AC Milan 3 – 1 Monza
Considering AC Milan’s superior form and historical dominance over Monza, it is likely that they will come out on top in this match-up. Expect AC Milan to secure a comfortable victory with a scoreline of 3-1 against Monza.
