Inter Milan vs Monza
Serie A
Saturday
19th August 2023
Giuseppe Meazza
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 1 of the Serie A fixture between Inter Milan and Monza.
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Inter Milan form analysis
Internazionale’s recent league form has been generally positive, with 4 wins and 1 loss from their last 5 Serie A matches. They secured wins against top half opposition Roma (0-2 away) and Sassuolo (4-2 at home), highlighting their ability to pick up results against strong teams. However, their 3-1 loss away to title rivals Napoli was disappointing and dented their Scudetto hopes. Dropping points in big direct clashes is a concern. In their last two games, Inter bounced back with a 3-2 win over Atalanta and 1-0 victory away to Torino.
Defensively there have been some issues, as they’ve conceded in 4 of the last 5 matches. Tightening up at the back will be key. But their attack has impressed, scoring 11 goals in total over the 5 games, with Lukaku finding form. Overall, Inter’s form has oscillated recently but remains positive. Addressing their defensive lapses and maintaining potency upfront will be critical.
Monza form analysis
Monza’s recent form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 Serie A matches. The wins came in excellent results against Roma (1-1 home draw) and Napoli (2-0 home victory), showing they can get results against strong teams. However, Monza have struggled to back up these performances, with narrow defeats to Sassuolo (1-2 away) and Lecce (0-1 away). In their last 3 games, it’s been 2 losses against Lecce and Atalanta (2-5) and a creditable 1-1 home draw with Roma. Defensively, Monza have conceded 12 goals across these 6 games, highlighting vulnerabilities at the back.
In attack, they’ve scored 7 times, but need more consistency in their finishing. Their home and away splits are identical – 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 3 home and away matches each.
In summary, while Monza have shown promise, they need to find more consistency in performances to maintain their survival bid.
