Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
Fresh off a 2:0 away win over Feyenoord Rotterdam in the Champions League, Inter Milan can now shift their full focus to domestic action. With goal difference potentially playing a crucial role in the title race, they will look to pile the pressure on relegation-threatened Monza.
Inter Milan
A 1:1 draw against Napoli last weekend was a solid result for Inter Milan, considering the hosts dominated late on. The Milan side managed only one shot on target, yet still escaped with a point. Four days later, they delivered a much sharper performance in the Champions League, registering 2.25 xG and 13 shots in Rotterdam. With Federico Dimarco unavailable, Alessandro Bastoni has stepped into the left-wing-back role effectively, offering support in attack. At home, Inter Milan have been nearly flawless in Serie A, scoring 29 goals in 13 matches at the Giuseppe Meazza.
Monza
Monza’s winter transfer window exodus suggested the club had already conceded its fate. Back-to-back heavy defeats against AS Roma (0:4) and Torino (0:2) left them bottom of the table, now nine points adrift of safety. Away from home, Monza have conceded 26 goals—joint-worst in the league alongside Hellas Verona and Venezia. Their defensive frailties will be severely tested against the Milan side looking to build momentum.
Inter Milan vs Monza Prediction
Inter Milan have scored eight goals in their last three meetings against Monza. A comfortable home victory with at least three goals scored by Inter Milan looks like the most logical outcome.
