Cagliari will look to maintain their impressive away form when they travel to the U-Power Stadium to face Monza in Serie A on Monday evening.
Monza have won just once in their last six Serie A matches and currently sit 16th in the league table.
The Sardinian side, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last four Serie A outings, having recorded three wins and a draw.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Monza vs Cagliari key stats
- Cagliari have won their last three away matches in the Serie A.
- Monza have failed to win their last three matches.
- Each of Monza's last five matches has produced Over 2.5 goals.
Monza vs Cagliari preview: Another victory for the away side?
Monza vs Cagliari — Tale of the Tape
| Monza | vs | Cagliari |
|---|---|---|
| 16th | Position | 5th |
| 4 | Points | 13 |
| 9 | Goals For | 6 |
| 15 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 14th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 2nd (A) |
The newly promoted side began the campaign with a 4-1 defeat to Inter Milan and have won just once so far.
Ivan Juric's side went winless in their opening four matches, losing three of them, before securing a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo.
They have one of the worst defensive records in the league, having already conceded 15 goals, although Monza have found the net in each of their last six matches, scoring nine times during that run.
For the home side, Lorenzo Lucchesi is suspended after receiving a red card against Lazio, while Matteo Pessina and Jan Ziolkowski are both sidelined with injuries.
Cagliari have surprised many with an impressive start to the season, having lost only to Inter Milan in Serie A so far.
They bounced back from a 2-1 defeat to Verona in the Coppa Italia by securing three consecutive victories.
Fabio Pisacane's side have won all their away matches in the league this season and head into this fixture on the back of a 1-1 draw with Juventus.
Cagliari boast the joint-best defensive record in the league alongside AS Roma, having conceded just three goals, and secured a 3-0 victory over Monza in their last meeting.
Monza vs Cagliari form guide & betting tips
| Monza | vs | Cagliari |
|---|---|---|
LDLWL |
Form | LWWWD |
| 4 | Points | 10 |
| 14th | Form Table | 6th |
| 8 | Goals For | 5 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 3 |
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Form (All Comps) | LWWWD |
Whispers predicts: Monza 1-2 Cagliari
Cagliari have won their last two meetings with Monza and have also claimed victory in each of their last three away matches this season, making odds of 3.10 to secure all three points an appealing option.
The Islanders have scored the opening goal in four of their last five matches and are backed to break the deadlock again at 2.25 against Monza.
Monza have seen goals at both ends in each of their last six matches, making BTTS – Yes at 1.85 a tempting offer.
Each of Monza's last five matches has produced at least three goals, making Over 2.5 goals at 2.10 an appealing betting option.
> Both teams to score at 1.85 | Likelihood: High
> Over 2.5 goals at 2.10 | Likelihood: Medium
> Cagliari to score first at 2.25 | Likelihood: Medium