Monza vs Napoli prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, Monza will face Napoli in Matchday 9 of Italy’s Serie A. The visitors simply have to take maximum points here.
Monza vs Napoli: team news and expert analysis
The club from the Milan suburbs ended their first spell in Serie A in 2025 with a dismal relegation. However, they returned from the second tier immediately, albeit via the playoffs. That said, their results have been impressive only in the cup, where they followed up a win over Avellino by knocking out Torino as well. In Serie A, defeats have been the dominant theme. Still, they did manage a 4-0 thrashing of Cagliari. Against Torino, though, they went down 2-3.
The Naples giants failed to retain the Scudetto, surrendering top spot to Inter, but they did win the Super Cup. Allegri is now in charge, although not everything has gone according to plan for him. In the Champions League, the Italians began with a home defeat to Arsenal and in October also lost away to Villarreal, although they at least finished with a 4-3 victory over Bodø/Glimt. They have also dropped points in half of their Serie A matches. Venezia even managed to beat the runners-up. However, Napoli produced an entertaining 3-3 draw with Roma.
The newcomers score quite freely, averaging 1.88 goals per match. However, they concede even more, at 2.25 per game. The former champions play a more pragmatic brand of football: while scoring 1.63 goals per match, they concede 1.25.
Previous matches: Monza vs Napoli
The last three meetings were all won by the runners-up.
The visitors simply have to extend this streak. They will win again (odds – 1.8).
Monza vs Napoli: key stats and trends
- Monza have lost two of their last four matches
- 88% of Monza’s matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 4.13
- Napoli have won one of their last four matches
- 50% of Napoli’s matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.88
Monza vs Napoli: possible starting lineups
Monza play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Törnkqvist — Kuadio, Lucchesi, Carboni — Birindelli, Akinsanmiro, FOLORUNSHO, Ricardo Mangas — Cutrone, Robinson — Gustavo Varela
Napoli play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Meret — Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Marin, Spinazzola — Gilmour, Lobotka — Neres, De Bruyne, Lang — Højlund
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