While things for Monza look to be stable in the mid-table, Cagliari have shown recent improvement that has gotten them out of the relegation zone. For sure a sign of relief for Claudio Ranieri’s boys, but there is quite a lot of football left to be played with the first obstacle being a solid Monza outfit that can give anybody a run for their money as hosts.
Monza Team News
A thrilling 2-3 win over Genoa last time out has moved Monza into the top half of the table. This is the result of a recent patch of good form for Raffaele Palladin’s boys as they have just 1 loss in their last 7 Serie A fixtures. More impressively, Monza has managed to secure 4 wins and 2 draws in these games, with some of their victories coming against high-profile opposition such as Milan. Despite the only loss coming during their last home game, Monza have proven throughout the season that they are a tough nut to crack at the Brianteo Stadium. In addition to this solid form, the team has not lost a home fixture against opponents from the bottom half of the table. And Cagliari fits perfectly into the description of a team from the bottom half of the table.
Cagliari Team News
Claudio Ranieri’s men are in good form of their own as well, as they have not tasted defeat in their last 4 league games. This is a cause for optimism, but injury woes in the attacking department can be a cause for concern. Away games, however, are without a doubt the thing in which Cagliari experiences a lot of troubles, even if their last 2 such fixtures brought them more than half of their away points won this season. But the issues with attacking personnel and the fact that the team has scored just 9 away goals this season (which is the least scored by any team in the league) paint a worrying picture for both Claudio Ranieri and the fans as well.
Head-to-Head-Games
Monza and Cagliari have just 1 recent game between them and that was the reverse leg that was played earlier during this season. That game ended in a 1-1 draw and was quite close with both sides having good chances to take all the three points for themselves. Before that, the two teams last met more than 20 years ago in 2001.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | AC Monza | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -12 | 45 | DDLLL |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 8 | 12 | 18 | -26 | 36 | LDLWL |
Monza – Cagliari Betting Prediction
I do not expect this to be a high-scoring affair, but rather a close match in which Monza will take the win and the three points. They are in a better recent form in comparison to Cagliari and have the added benefit of playing at home where they are quite tough for any visiting team. Monza also have a good record at the Brianteo Stadium against a team from the lower part of the table such as Cagliari. Hence why my pick here would be for Monza to win this game.
Betting Tip: Monza To Win
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Odds: 2.08
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