Juventus to win
On this 17th matchday of Serie A, two teams in less-than-stellar form face off. Monza sits in 19th place with 10 points, hosting Juventus, who are sixth in the standings with 28 points.
Following Juventus' draw against Venezia, fan dissatisfaction has grown, towards Thiago Motta's side, which has drawn five of its last seven matches, leaving them nine points off the top of the table.
However, several factors have convinced me to bet on an away win.
Firstly, the clear difference in quality between the two teams. Additionally, it's worth noting that Juventus' injury list is shrinking, with key players making their return.
For instance, Gonzalez scored a spectacular goal in the Coppa Italia match against Cagliari, where Juventus won 4-0, showing clear signs of improvement and reconnecting with their fanbase.
On the other hand, Monza's form is concerning, with two draws and three losses in their last five matches. The team is struggling, with their coach at serious risk of being sacked. Monza hasn’t won a game in nearly two months, with their last victory coming on October 21st away to Verona.
Juventus cannot afford any more mistakes. I believe they are in better shape than Nesta's side and have what it takes to secure three points and stay within reach of the Scudetto race.