Juventus vs. Monza Prediction, Match Preview and Betting Tips, 27 April 2025 - bettingexpert

A crucial Serie A clash is set as Juventus host Monza at the Allianz Stadium on 27 April 2025 at 17:00. Juventus, currently 5th in the league standings with 59 points, look to solidify their position for European competition. Monza, rooted at the bottom with just 15 points, faces a tough battle to avoid relegation.

Despite a recent 1-0 loss to Parma, Juventus remain the bookmakers’ favourite at 1.19 odds. Their top scorer, Dusan Vlahovic, is sidelined with an injury, making this a tricky fixture. Monza, winless in their last five matches, have struggled defensively, frequently conceding early on.

Referee Daniele Perenzoni will officiate the match. Given the teams’ form and standings, our betting tip is Juventus to lead by -1.50 at halftime, reflecting their strong early performances.

Tune in at 19:00 on COSMOTE SPORT 2 or stream it live to catch the action.

Juventus vs Monza Prediction & Betting Tip

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  The recommended bet for this match is to back Juventus at -1.50 in the 1st half Asian Handicap. Juventus has consistently shown strong early performances, typically scoring and leading at halftime. Conversely, Monza has struggled defensively in the first half, frequently conceding early goals.

• Reasons for this prediction:

1. Juventus has a history of strong early performances, often taking the lead in the first half and maintaining pressure.
2. Monza has consistently struggled with their defense in the opening halves of their recent matches, conceding early goals.
3. With Juventus needing a strong finish to secure European competition, they are likely to come out aggressively and capitalize on Monza’s weak defense early on.

Juventus vs Monza Odds

Juventus is the clear favourite going into this Serie A match against Monza. Let’s take a look at the odds for different outcomes for this clash:

Juventus, with their strong performances throughout the season, are heavily favoured to secure a win. The odds reflect their superior position and form, particularly when playing at Allianz Stadium.

Monza, on the other hand, faces a daunting challenge, and their odds reflect a significant underdog status, emphasizing the tough task ahead for them. Betting on a draw or a Monza win could be a bold but risky move.

Juventus Team Analysis

Juventus Recent Performance

Here’s a look at Juventus’ last 5 matches:

Juventus has had a mixed recent run, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. This inconsistency has put a strain on their push for a higher league position. Despite this, they remain in the hunt for a Champions League spot.

• Average Goals Scored in the last 5 games: 0.80
• Clean Sheets in the last 5 games: 1

Their recent 1-0 loss to Parma was a blow to their Champions League aspirations. Coach Igor Tudor will look to tighten up the defense and generate more scoring opportunities as they strive to secure important points.

Expect Juventus to aim for a strong finish to the season, starting with their next fixture against struggling Monza.

Juventus Key Players

Juventus have several key players to watch in their home clash against Monza. Their top scorer, Dusan Vlahovic, who has netted 9 goals this season, will be sorely missed as he is sidelined with a muscle injury. This places an even greater burden on other attacking players, such as Randal Kolo Muani, who is expected to lead the line.
In midfield, Manuel Locatelli and Khéphren Thuram will be pivotal in dictating play and maintaining balance. Defensively, the experienced Pierre Kalulu will be crucial in a backline that needs to tighten up given their recent shaky performances.

Expected lineup for Juventus:

• Goalkeeper: Michele Di Gregorio
• Defenders: Pierre Kalulu, Renato Veiga, Lloyd Kelly
• Midfielders: Weston McKennie, Manuel Locatelli, Khéphren Thuram, Andrea Cambiaso
• Attackers: Nicolas Gonzalez, Kenan Yildiz, Randal Kolo Muani

Juventus Suspensions & Injuries

Juventus is dealing with a significant injury crisis that could impact their performance against Monza. Key players, including their top scorer Dušan Vlahović, are sidelined, putting additional pressure on the squad. Here’s the list of injured players:

These absences could force Juventus to rely more heavily on their depth and adapt their strategy to cope with the missing players.

Juventus Tactics and Formation

Juventus Tactical Breakdown:

• Formation: 3-4-2-1
• Key Forward: Randal Kolo Muani
• Midfield Quartet: Weston McKennie, Manuel Locatelli, Khéphren Thuram, Andrea Cambiaso
• Defensive Setup: Three centre-backs – Pierre Kalulu, Renato Veiga, Lloyd Kelly
• Notable Strategy: Strong attack, especially in the final 15 minutes, as shown by their goal-scoring pattern in the 76-90-minute interval.

Juventus tend to dominate possession through their midfield while employing a high-pressing style, which has been effective in recovering the ball quickly. Despite recent injuries, they have maintained a steady defensive setup, but their goal-scoring has been less prolific without key players. Igor Tudor might have to adapt by leaning on the dynamism of Kolo Muani up front and the creativity of their midfielders to secure an early lead against Monza.

Monza Team Analysis

Monza Recent Performance

Monza’s recent form has been troublesome, marked by five consecutive matches without a win. This poor run places them at the bottom of the league and in desperate need of points to avoid relegation. Their average goals scored in the last five games is a modest 0.40, while their defense has struggled, keeping no clean sheets in this period.

Monza’s defensive issues are highlighted by the 1.7 goals they concede on average per match this season. Their inability to secure a victory recently has left them vulnerable, and they will need to rectify this to stand any chance against a strong Juventus side.

Monza Key Players

Monza’s efforts to avoid relegation largely rest on a few key players, including their top scorer, Dany Mota, who has netted 5 goals this season. His partnership with Gianluca Caprari in the attack could be pivotal.

Expected lineup for Monza:

• Goalkeeper: Stefano Turati
• Defenders: Pedro Pereira, Luca Caldirola, Andrea Carboni
• Midfielders: Samuele Birindelli, Gaetano Castrovilli, Alessandro Bianco, Jean Daniel Akpa Akpro, Georgios Kyriakopoulos
• Attackers: Gianluca Caprari, Dany Mota

Key individual battles include Caprari and Mota against Juventus defenders Pierre Kalulu and Lloyd Kelly. Monza will rely on Gaetano Castrovilli to control the midfield against Juventus’ powerful lineup.

Monza Suspensions & Injuries

Monza will be significantly impacted by the absence of key players due to injuries. Matteo Pessina, Keita Baldé, and Armando Izzo are all sidelined with muscle injuries, while Danilo D’Ambrosio is out with a thigh injury. All are expected to return in early May 2025, but their absence for this crucial match against Juventus will make an already challenging task even tougher.
These injury woes mean Monza will be relying heavily on their bench to step up, particularly in defense and midfield, where the absence of D’Ambrosio and Pessina may be felt most keenly.

Monza Tactics and Formation

Monza’s Tactical Breakdown:

• Formation: 3-5-2
• Key Forwards: Gianluca Caprari and Dany Mota
• Midfield Lineup: Samuele Birindelli, Gaetano Castrovilli, Alessandro Bianco, Jean Daniel Akpa Akpro, Georgios Kyriakopoulos
• Defensive Setup: Three central defenders, including Pedro Pereira, Luca Caldirola, and Andrea Carboni

Monza’s formation relies heavily on a robust midfield lineup to support both defense and attack. They employ wing-backs Birindelli and Kyriakopoulos, who are crucial for providing width and support in both defensive and offensive phases.

However, with injuries sidelining key players like Matteo Pessina and Danilo D’Ambrosio, Monza will need to rely on the grit and determination of their bench to hold firm against Juventus.

Expect Monza to focus on maintaining a compact shape and looking for opportunities to counter-attack through their forward duo, Caprari and Mota.

Juventus vs Monza Head-to-Head Statistics

Juventus and Monza have faced each other five times in recent history, with Juventus prevailing in four of those encounters. Monza’s sole victory came in a 2-0 win during a Serie A match in January 2023.
Juventus has consistently managed to score against Monza, which places them as favourites for the upcoming clash. Keep an eye on the team’s form and previous performance trends as they look to maintain their dominant record.

Odds accurate as of 25/04/2025 17:02, and are subject to change. Please always check the odds before placing your bets with any bookmaker.