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Upcoming Match: Milan vs Monza on December 17th, 16th Serie A Round
It's time for a clash at the "Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro)" stadium, Milan, as Milan and Monza go head-to-head in the 16th round of Italian Serie A. Here's a closer look at both teams and some intriguing facts.
Milan
Strengths: Finishing, wing attackWeaknesses: Aerial combat, defense against set pieces
The Rossoneri, led by Stefano Pioli, have shown some mixed results, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 games. Milan last lost to Atalanta in their last Serie A match, scoring 2 goals through Giroud and Ibra. The team currently stands in 3rd place with 29 points, boasting a goal ratio of 26:18. Giroud leads the scoring race for Milan with 8 goals and 3 assists.
In their home games in Serie A, Milan has won 5 out of 7 matches.
Monza
Strengths: Long shots, ball interceptionWeaknesses: Aerial combat, finishing, defense against long shots, defense against set pieces
Monza has been managing to stay afloat, with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 games. In their last league match at home, they secured a 1:0 victory over Genoa. Colpani leads the scoring race for Monza with 6 goals and 1 assist. Away from home, Monza has won 4 out of 8 matches.
Midweek, Milan secured a 2:1 win against Newcastle in the Champions League, finishing 3rd in their group and qualifying for the knockout stage.
Interesting Facts
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in 8 out of the last 10 Milan matches this season.
- Both teams scored in 7 out of the last 10 Milan matches this season.
Bookmaker Coefficients
Bookmakers consider Milan as favorites for this match. The odds for a Milan victory are set at -1.55. A draw can be bet on at a coefficient of -4.30. The odds for a Monza win are at -5.80. The bookmakers expect a high-scoring game, offering a coefficient of -2.04 for "Total under 2.5" and -1.76 for "Total over 2.5."
Prediction
Though Milan's performance has been inconsistent, they've managed to pick up points at home, showcasing decent quality. Monza struggles to get points away from home. Given this, it's likely that Milan will delight their fans with a home win: Milan victory with a handicap - F1(-1) - 1.87.
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- In the upcoming midweek football match on December 17th at the "Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro)" stadium, Milan's strengths of finishing and wing attack will be tested against Monza's ball interception.
- Betting enthusiasts may consider backing Milan, given the bookmakers' favorable odds of -1.55 for a Milan victory, despite Milan's weak areas in aerial combat and defense against set pieces.
- Interestingly, Milan has won 5 out of 7 home games in Serie A this season, with over 2.5 goals being scored in 8 out of the last 10 Milan matches.
- Meanwhile, Monza, with its focus on long shots and ball interception, has faced difficulties in aerial combat, finishing, and defending against long shots and set pieces, highlighted by their 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in the last 10 games.
