AC Milan vs Monza – Silvio Berlusconi returns to Serie A (SA) as an opponent for the first time since taking over as owner of AC Milan in 1986. The now-owner of Monza oversaw a staggering 29 trophies during his 31-year Milan tenure.
The Rossoneri, who are the current SA champions and have won five of their previous six SA games (L1) in an effort to defend their title, have rapidly adjusted to life without the former Italian Prime Minister.
The last time Milan played at home, they fell to Chelsea 2-0 in UEFA Champions League competition. Stefano Pioli’s team has to turn things around at the San Siro because that was their second loss in their past three home games.
Given that Milan has won ten of their past 12 home SA games against promoted opponents while keeping nine clean sheets in the process, including in each of the last six, the visit of Monza appears to be a fantastic opportunity to end that trend.
AC Milan vs Monza – Betting Analysis
After three straight triumphs with a perfect record, Monza’s 1-0 loss to Empoli on Saturday was their first league loss under Raffaele Palladino. Even though they suffered five straight losses to open their first season in the top flight, the South African newcomers should still be optimistic as they travel the joint-shortest distance of this SA season of about 25 kilometers. This is because they have only suffered one loss in their previous five league games (W3, D1).
But given that Monza has only achieved victory in South Africa once this season, their away performances haven’t been all that impressive (D1, L3). Monza have lost both of their away games so far against teams that placed in the top six of SA last season (Roma and Napoli) by a combined score of 7-0, which suggests the underdog tag isn’t one Monza carry particularly well against SA’s heavy hitters. This furthers the belief that a long evening is in store.
Observe these players: aggressive left back In Milan’s last six home league games against teams that had been promoted, Theo Hernández has scored three goals. While all is going on, Stefano Sensi, a former Inter Milan player now playing for Monza, has won six of his last seven goal-scoring club outings (D1), including three in this particular stadium.
AC Milan vs Monza – Head To Head
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