Monza vs Udinese prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 29, 2026
In the 2nd round of the Italian Serie A on August 29, 2026, Monza will face Udinese. The visitors will attempt to prove that they are the stronger side.
Monza vs Udinese team news and expert analysis
The club from the outskirts of Milan were relegated in 2025 after a couple of seasons in the top flight. However, they managed to return immediately, albeit through the playoffs after finishing third in Serie B. Ivan Juric was appointed as their new head coach in the summer. The Croatian made his debut with a convincing 3-0 victory over Avellino in the cup. In the opening league round against Inter, however, they suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat, although that result was hardly surprising.
The Friuli-based side confirmed their status as a solid mid-table team last season. With 50 points, they finished in the top 10. They began the new campaign with a narrow cup victory over Padova. In Serie A, they shared the points with Como after a 1-1 draw.
The newcomers scored 1.6 goals per game in the second division last season while conceding almost twice as few, at 0.88. Runjaic's side had a negative but not critical goal ratio, scoring 1.18 goals and conceding 1.26 per match.
Head to Head matches: Monza vs Udinese
The sides last met two seasons ago and exchanged away victories, with both matches ending 2-1.
The considerably more experienced visitors are the favorites here. However, it is worth backing them to win with the safety net of a draw-no-bet handicap (odds – 1.60).
Monza vs Udinese: key statistics and trends
- Monza have won two of their last four matches
- Udinese have won three of their last four matches
Monza vs Udinese: Possible starting lineups
Monza play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Pizzignacco - Carboni, Lucchesi, Kouadio - Birindelli, Mout, Phoe-Ondoa, Bakoun - Ricardo Mangas, Colpani, Gustavo Varela
Udinese play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Okoye - Sole, Palma, Abankwah - Kamara, Petrovsky, Vojvoda, Karlstrom - Ekkelenkamp, Zaniolo - Davis
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