Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Club Friendly match.
For Paolo Bianco, this is a valuable chance to measure Monza’s squad against elite opposition. For Cristian Chivu and his staff, the game offers another opportunity to fine-tune Inter’s attacking patterns and high pressing before competitive action resumes.
Monza
Monza come into this fixture in good spirits, having won four of their last five games, albeit largely against lower-tier sides. In their recent 2:1 defeat to Atalanta, they showed disciplined pressing and a solid defensive shape but were undone by errors after the break. Quick, mobile forwards remain a threat on the counter, though their end product can falter against top-class defences. Paolo Bianco’s 4-4-2 system prioritises compactness and fast transitions.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan arrive in excellent form, winning all their matches in the past month, including a 2:1 victory over Monaco. Under Cristian Chivu’s 3-5-2 setup, they dominate possession, apply sustained high pressing, and utilise aggressive wing-back runs. Lautaro Martínez leads a mobile front line. Despite a recent 2:0 loss to Fluminense, Inter Milan have been consistently creating chances and controlling games. The back line remains robust, though not flawless.
Monza vs Inter Milan Prediction
Inter Milan have the technical quality, tactical structure and squad depth to control this game. Monza can offer spells of resistance and hit on the counter, but over 90 minutes Inter Milan’s superiority should tell — particularly in the second half as Monza’s intensity drops. Expect Inter to dictate the tempo, create the bulk of the chances, and convert enough to win comfortably.
