Three points will be at stake as Monza and Genoa go toe-to-toe with each other at U-Power Stadium this weekend. View our free Monza vs Genoa predictions below.
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Monza vs Genoa predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Genoa opened the scoring in seven of their last eight matches across all competitions.
- In contrast, Monza failed to register the first goal in any of their last four games.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Genoa's last seven matches.
- Monza came out on top the last two times these teams clashed.
Correct score prediction: Monza 2-1 Genoa
Although Monza played in the Serie A for the first time last season, they defeated Genoa on the two occasions that these teams met.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Monza are bookies’ favourites
- HOME:29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW:21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY:2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Genoa were impressive in their season opener last weekend, holding their own against defending champions Inter Milan in a 2-2 draw. On the other hand, Monza played out a goalless draw with Empoli in their Serie A opener.
Given their home advantage, Monza are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds usually have a 40.8% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to point out that five of Genoa's last seven games went above the 2.5-goal threshold. Taking into account that the most recent encounter between these teams was a five-goal thriller, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 23/20 (2.15). That one has a 46.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Monza make it three wins from three?
This will be the third encounter between Genoa and Monza. As we previously mentioned, Monza won their previous two skirmishes.
Italy Serie A 09/03/24
Genoa
Monza
Italy Serie A 10/12/23
Monza
Genoa
Monza preview: Hoping to get back to winning ways
Monza have a few absentees ahead of this weekend's encounter with Genoa. These are: Milan Djuric, Jose Machin, Alessio Cragno & Patrick Ciurria. Just like their upcoming opponent, Monza drew at the start of Serie A when they managed to keep a clean sheet away at Empoli, so they're looking for their first win of the season in their first match at home in the league.
Predicted lineup: Pizzignacco (GK), Caldirola, Mari, Izzo, Kyriakopoulos, Bondo, Pessina, Birindelli, Maldini, Vignato & Petagna.
Italy Serie A 01/09/24
D
Fiorentina
2
Monza
2
Italy Serie A 24/08/24
L
Genoa
1
Monza
0
Italy Serie A 17/08/24
D
Empoli
0
Monza
0
Elite Club Friendlies 13/08/24
L
AC Milan
3
Monza
1
Coppa Italia 09/08/24
W
Sudtirol
0 (8)
Monza
0 (9)
Genoa preview: Sights set on their first victory of the season
After securing a draw against the defending champions Inter Milan, Genoa are certainly confident about taking on Monza, even if it is away from home. On the other hand, Alessandro Marcandalli (muscle) and Alan Matturro (shoulder) are both sidelined for the visiting team ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Gollini (GK), Vasquez, Bani, De Winter, Zanoli, Malinovskyi, Badelj, Frendrup, Martin, Messias & Vitinha.
Italy Serie A 01/09/24
L
Verona
2
Genoa
0
Italy Serie A 24/08/24
W
Monza
0
Genoa
1
Italy Serie A 17/08/24
D
Inter Milan
2
Genoa
2
Coppa Italia 09/08/24
W
AC Reggiana
0
Genoa
1
Elite Club Friendlies 04/08/24
W
Monaco
1
Genoa
2
Player to watch: Dany Mota
We mentioned that Monza defeated Genoa twice last season. Interestingly, Dany Mota was on the scoresheet in both clashes. The Portuguese forward has struggled to find his stride lately, scoring in just one of his last six appearances for Monza. It will be interesting to see if he can extend his scoring run against Genoa to three games.
