Atalanta Hosts Monza in Midweek Serie A Clash
High-Flying Atalanta Welcomes Newly Promoted Monza
Serie A action returns in midweek as high-flying Atalanta welcomes newly promoted Monza to the Gewiss Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts, who have impressed with their attacking prowess this season, will be looking to continue their climb up the table, while the visitors will be eager to cause an upset and extend their unbeaten run.
Atalanta's Impressive Start
Atalanta have made a strong start to the season, winning four of their opening seven matches and scoring a league-high 22 goals. Their attacking trio of Ademola Lookman, Duvan Zapata, and Luis Muriel has been in scintillating form, and they will be confident of adding to their tally against a Monza defense that has conceded six goals in their last two outings.
Monza's Unbeaten Run
Monza, who secured promotion to Serie A for the first time in their history last season, have made a creditable start to life in the top flight. They are unbeaten in their last four matches, including a 1-1 draw with Juventus and a 2-1 victory over Sampdoria. Raffaele Palladino's side will be full of confidence heading into the match and will be keen to add Atalanta to their list of scalps.
Key Players to Watch
Ademola Lookman has been in sensational form for Atalanta this season, scoring four goals in his last three matches. The Nigerian forward is quick, skillful, and clinical, and he will be a handful for the Monza defense.
Kevin-Prince Boateng is Monza's talisman and leader. The Ghanaian midfielder has a wealth of experience at the highest level and will be key to their hopes of upsetting Atalanta. Boateng is a powerful and creative player, and he will be looking to make a statement against his former club.
Prediction
Atalanta will be the strong favorites for this match, but Monza have shown that they are no pushovers. The hosts' attacking quality should prove too much for the visitors, but Monza will be determined to make life difficult for them. I predict a 3-1 victory for Atalanta.
