Monza v AC Milan

Although Alessandro Nesta was best known for his time as a defensive great with AC Milan, he has since migrated to the world of management and this weekend sees his Monza outfit welcome the Rossoneri to the U-Power Stadium.

⭐ Monza v AC Milan Best Bets

Before Saturday’s meeting between Monza and AC Milan, the hosts have seen at least three total goals scored in two of their last three home matches – a 2-1 defeat to fellow strugglers Bologna and also a 2-2 draw with Venezia.

In addition to this, at least three goals have been scored in all of Milan’s four away league outings this season. With Saturday’s visitors conceding an average of 1.75 goals against per game on the road, coupled with Monza’s own defensive deficiencies puts at least three goals in the spotlight.

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👕 Monza v AC Milan Predicted XI

🔍 Monza v AC Milan Players to Watch

🔴 Armando Izzo

As Monza have struggled towards the foot of the Serie A table, Armando Izzo has appeared in nine of their first 10 games of the season. The defender has also had plenty of discussions with match referees since the opening weekend, and this is highlighted by an average of 2.22 fouls per game.

An average that will likely be placed under strain if visitors Milan can return to their best. If Izzo and his team-mates are to stop the away side, they may have to use some ill-discipline to do so. With that in mind, Izzo committing at least two fouls on Saturday looks within range.

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Armando Izzo to Commit 2+ Fouls

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⚪ Christian Pulisic

Although Christian Pulisic drew a blank at home to Napoli on Tuesday, the lack of output from the American international was a case of the exception rather than the rule and with five league goals to his name this season, he will be poised to return to the scoresheet against Monza on Saturday.

Not only does the former Chelsea attacker have plenty of prowess when it comes to scoring but he is just as capable when it comes to creating. Pulisic has also made three league goals this season and with him priced at evens to net or assist against Monza, his previous numbers confirm it’s a value bet.

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Christian Pulisic to Score or Assist

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⚪ Rafael Leao

Leao has made eight Serie A appearances this season and scored just a single goal back in August but that does not mean he is shy when it comes to attempts between the sticks. With an average of 1.83 shots on target per 90 in Serie A this season, Leao is a bet to land another at Monza. 

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Rafael Leao to have 1+ Shots on Target

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📂 Monza v AC Milan Cheat Sheet

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💻 Monza v AC Milan Form and Tactics

Monza’s run of three Serie A games unbeaten was ended last weekend after their 2-0 defeat at Atalanta. Only goal difference keeps Alessandro Nesta’s men out of the bottom three before the weekend’s action begins.

As for manager Nesta, he prefers to set Monza up in a 3-4-2-1 with Armando Izzo returning after last week’s absence. Their main goal threat is likely to come from the forward pairing of Dany Mota and Milan Djuric who have scored seven league goals between them (70% of Monza’s league goals).

Visitors Milan suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Napoli, their second defeat in three league outings. Although they do have a game in hand on the seven teams above them, they are already 11 points off the pace set by Antonio Conte’s league leaders.

Manager Paulo Fonseca opted to go with a 4-3-3 formation against Napoli, largely due to Christian Pulisic’s absence through illness. With the American set to be back in the fold, do not be surprised if the formation reverts to the 4-2-3-1 that was deployed recently against Udinese.

🏁 Monza v AC Milan Ref Watch

• Referee: Ermanno Feliciani
• Feliciani has officiated 4 Serie A games this season, awarding 2.50 yellow cards per game
• Feliciani has awarded 23.25 fouls per game, which puts him amongst the most lenient referees in the league
• Despite the low foul count, Feliciani has now awarded a penalty in 3 of his 4 Serie A appearances this season

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