Juventus is looking to steal the top spot of the league table, with a win over AC Monza, and eye to secure the top spot with all the possible maximum points. In the league table, these two teams are quite far from each other. Juventus is currently at the second of the league table with 30 points, and a win in this match is huge for them. On the other hand, Monza is at the ninth of the league table with 18 points across their names. Coming into this match, Juventus and Monza are from the same results, as both are from a 1-1 draw during their previous match. In all contests, these two teams have met seven times already, and two of which are from the Serie A. The meeting between these two teams is on December 2, 2023, at 3:45 AM (GMT+8).
Juventus
Juventus have responded well to the chaos of 2022-23, securing a brilliant start and becoming Inter Milan’s closest challenger at the top. The draw keeps them within two points of Inter Milan. Additionally, Juventus’ only one defeat from their opening 13 games suggests they will be tough to beat. Moreover, Inter manager Simone Inzaghi believes their lack of European football will give them a significant advantage. The Bianconeri have the advantage of playing first across their next three gameweeks, playing in the Friday night slot, and their closest rivals face a tough test against Napoli. Last season, Juventus defeated Monza, becoming the second side to win their first two top-flight league games against them.
Juve’s right-back position is uncertain due to injury issues with Danilo and Mattia De Sciglio, with Andrea Cambiaso remaining. Weston McKennie has been used in the position, while Timothy Weah is out with a thigh injury. Hans Nicolussi Caviglia returns after injury issues.
AS Monza
Monza, despite being one of the league’s lowest scorers, have managed to maintain their position in the top half of the table despite being one of the league’s lowest scorers. Their defensive record has been superb this season, with Juventus being one of three teams to have let in fewer goals. Monza has not conceded more than one goal in a game since a matchday three defeat at Atalanta BC. Despite a difficult start to the season, Monza’s ability to continue picking up points has kept them in the mix for the European places. They sit ninth and are just three points adrift of Roma in fifth. Raffaele Palladino, known for his pragmatic approach, gives Monza a run for his money.
Gianluca Caprari and Armando Izzo are sidelined due to injuries, while Andrea Colpani is a rising Italian midfielder in Monza’s senior Italy squad. Colpani is one of nine or 10 domestic players in the starting XI.
Prediction:
Juventus (2.0)
Odds: -0.82
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