Atalanta vs Monza Prediction: Preview, Team News, and Lineups
Preview
Atalanta and Monza face off in Serie A on Sunday, August 13th, 2023. Both teams will be looking to start the season with a win. Atalanta finished eighth last season and will be looking to improve on that this year. Monza, on the other hand, is a newly promoted team and will be looking to make a good impression in their first season in Serie A.
Atalanta has a strong squad and will be confident of beating Monza. However, Monza has a number of good players and will be no pushovers. This should be a close match, but Atalanta should be able to win.
Team News
Atalanta
- Hans Hateboer is out with a long-term injury.
- Marten de Roon is doubtful with a knock.
- All other players are fit and available.
Monza
- Andrea Carboni is out with a long-term injury.
- Pablo Marí is suspended.
- All other players are fit and available.
Lineups
Atalanta (3-4-1-2)
- Juan Musso (GK)
- Rafael Tolói (CB)
- Giorgio Scalvini (CB)
- Berat Djimsiti (CB)
- Davide Zappacosta (RWB)
- Teun Koopmeiners (CM)
- Ederson (CM)
- Jérémie Boga (LWB)
- Aleksey Miranchuk (AM)
- Rasmus Højlund (ST)
- Duván Zapata (ST)
Monza (3-5-2)
- Alessio Cragno (GK)
- Marlon (CB)
- Luca Caldirola (CB)
- Valentin Antov (CB)
- Samuele Birindelli (RWB)
- Stefano Sensi (CM)
- Nicolò Rovella (CM)
- Mattia Valoti (CM)
- Patrick Ciurria (LWB)
- Gianluca Caprari (ST)
- Andrea Petagna (ST)
Prediction
Atalanta is the favorite to win this match. They have a better squad and more experience in Serie A. However, Monza is a dangerous team and could cause an upset. I predict that Atalanta will win 2-1.
