Match Details
The match between Napoli and Monza is scheduled to take place on December 29, 2023, at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. It is a Serie A regular season fixture and the odds favor Napoli with a winning probability of 1.68.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Napoli and Monza have faced each other twice in their history. In their most recent encounter on May 14, 2023, Monza emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-0. However, in their previous meeting on August 21, 2022, Napoli dominated the game and secured a convincing victory with a scoreline of 4-0.
Team Form: Napoli
Napoli has had an inconsistent run of form recently, winning two out of their last six matches across all competitions. Their defensive performance has been subpar as they conceded eleven goals during this period while only managing to score four goals themselves. In Serie A, they currently occupy the seventh position with 27 points and a goal difference of +7. In their most recent match against AS Roma, Napoli suffered a defeat with a scoreline of 0-2.
Team Form: Monza
Monza’s away form has been less than ideal as they have won only one out of their last six matches on the road. They have scored four goals while conceding eight during this period. In Serie A, Monza currently sits in eleventh place with 21 points and a goal difference of -2. In their previous match against Fiorentina, Monza lost by a narrow margin with a final score of 0-1.
Key Players
For Napoli, Piotr Sebastian Zieliński has been instrumental in midfield with three goals and two assists in 21 appearances across all competitions. Victor James Osimhen has been a prolific scorer, finding the back of the net eight times in 16 matches. Monza’s Andrea Colpani has impressed with six goals and one assist in 17 appearances, while Matteo Pessina has contributed with one goal and one assist.
Statistical Insights
Napoli has shown strength in their attacking prowess, scoring an average of 1.65 goals per game in Serie A this season. However, their defensive performance has been a concern as they have conceded an average of 1.24 goals per game. On the other hand, Monza’s away form has been inconsistent, scoring an average of 0.75 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Prediction: Napoli 2 – 1 Monza
Based on recent performances and statistical insights, it is expected that Napoli will come out on top in this match against Monza. The predicted outcome is Napoli 2 – 1 Monza (exact score to be determined based on current form). However, football is unpredictable, and anything can happen on match day.
