Monza, yet to taste victory in Serie A this season, is set to face Hellas Verona at Stadio Bentegodi on Monday. This match holds immense significance for Monza, as they are currently battling to stay afloat in the league, having accumulated four points from seven matches. On the other hand, Verona, currently in 12th position with nine points, will be a formidable opponent.
Verona, after breaking a three-match losing streak with a 2-1 victory against Venezia, is in a position of unpredictability. They have won two of their first four home matches and have scored the most goals (nine) during the second half this season. Verona has a history of dominance over Monza, being undefeated in six encounters at Stadio Bentegodi until their defeat in the last match last November, adding an element of unpredictability to the upcoming match.
Monza concluded their last match against Roma with a 1-1 tie, extending their losing streak to seven games this season. They have had difficulties generating goalscoring chances and have yet to score in 12 away matches since the commencement of the previous season.
Verona will be without defenders Martin Frese and Pawel Dawidowicz while midfielder Suat Serdar makes his comeback. On the other hand, Stefano Turati, Andrea Petagna, Stefano Sensi, and Patrick Ciurria of Monza may return, potentially boosting their performance. However, Roberto Gagliardini and Alessio Cragno remain unavailable.
Considering Verona’s enhanced scoring efficiency and Monza’s difficulties in away matches, the optimal bet is Verona with an Asian handicap of -0.25.