As Monza and Torino gear up for a Serie A clash, the stakes are high. Dive into predictions, team news, and potential lineups for this intense battle at the U-Power Stadium.
Match Preview:
Monza, fresh from a victory over Hellas Verona, aims to secure a top-half position. However, Torino, riding high with consecutive wins, poses a tough challenge. Can Monza defend their home turf?
Team Form:
Monza Serie A Form: D, W, W, L, D, W
Torino Serie A Form: L, D, L, L, W, W
Torino All Competitions Form: D, L, L, W, L, W
Head-to-Head:
Torino looks to extend their unbeaten streak against Monza to three games. With Monza lacking a win against Torino since gaining promotion, the clash promises intensity and a quest for redemption.
Team News:
Monza faces uncertainties with Giorgio Cittadini and Armando Izzo doubtful, while Gianluca Caprari is ruled out.
Torino’s long-term absentee Perr Schuurs (ACL) remains sidelined, but Nikola Vlasic eyes a starting role after an impressive display.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Monza:
- Di Grigorio;
- D’Ambrosio, Mari, Caldirola;
- Ciurria, Pessina, Gagliardini, Kyriakopoulos;
- Vignato, Colpani;
- Colombo
Torino:
- Milinkovic-Savic;
- Vojvoda, Buongiorno, Tameze;
- Bellanova, Ilic, Linetty, Rodriguez;
- Vlasic;
- Zapata, Sanabria
Prediction: Monza 1-1 Torino
Anticipate an evenly matched battle at the U-Power Stadium, with both Monza and Torino striving for supremacy. A 1-1 draw seems likely in this Serie A showdown.