Monza take on the visitors Udinese in the round 15 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, November 9th at Brianteo (Monza).
Monza, Silvio Berlusconi's final football venture, has faced a sharp decline this season. The club’s rise to Serie A and its survival in the top flight for two consecutive seasons were attributed to former coach Raffaele Palladino, who left this summer. His replacement, Alessandro Nesta, a celebrated defender in his playing days, has yet to replicate his predecessor’s success. Monza has managed only one league victory this autumn, a narrow win over Verona, and remains entrenched in the relegation zone. Even against newly promoted Como, Monza could only muster a 1-1 draw. Adding to their woes, they suffered an embarrassing cup exit to Serie B side Brescia, losing in emphatic fashion. Monza’s home advantage might help them eke out a point, but their lack of consistency under Nesta limits their potential for a win.
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Udinese has been battling to stay in Serie A in recent years, narrowly avoiding relegation last season with 37 points. This summer, they brought in Kosta Runjaic, previously successful in Poland, to revitalize the team. Runjaic’s start was promising, with 10 points from the first four matches, including a win against Lazio. However, Udinese’s familiar pattern of faltering after a strong opening has resurfaced. Despite home victories over Lecce and Cagliari, most other matches have ended in defeat. A 1-1 draw at Empoli in the penultimate round offered some hope, but that optimism was short-lived after a subsequent loss to Genoa. Udinese’s solid start under Runjaic has faded, and they now struggle to maintain momentum, especially in away games.
In 2022, these teams exchanged away victories, and their last three encounters have all ended in draws, highlighting the even nature of this matchup. This match could be a critical opportunity for both sides to gain a morale-boosting result, which might lead to cautious, low-risk tactics from both managers. Expect a tightly contested game with minimal goal-scoring opportunities as both teams aim to avoid further setbacks.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.0 scored goals.
