Fiorentina vs AC Monza Prediction: Lineup, ODDs & H2H

A Serie A rematch is on the cards on Sunday, May 13th, 2024 (18:45 UTC) as ACF Fiorentina vs AC Monza back to the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Here’s a look at this intriguing encounter with contrasting narratives:

Match Details: ACF Fiorentina vs AC Monza

• Competition: Serie A (Italy)
• Date: Sunday, May 13th, 2024
• Time: 18:45 UTC (convert to your local time if needed)
• Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy
• Teams:
  • ACF Fiorentina (Home): Currently 8th in Serie A
  • AC Monza (Away): Currently 17th in Serie A (relegation zone)

Prediction:

This match is expected to be a one-sided affair on paper. Fiorentina’s current winning streak, attacking prowess, and home advantage heavily favor them. However, relegation battles can be unpredictable, and Monza’s desperate fight for survival could lead to a more competitive encounter than anticipated.

Here are two possible scenarios:

• Fiorentina win 3-1: A dominant display by Fiorentina with goals from multiple players, extending their winning streak.
• Fiorentina win 2-0: A more controlled performance by Fiorentina, securing the victory without conceding but not reaching their full attacking potential.

Lineups (Probable):

• ACF Fiorentina:
  • Goalkeeper: Pietro Terracciano
  • Defenders: Nikola Milenković, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Cristiano Biraghi, Lorenzo Venuti
  • Midfielders: Sofiane Amrabat, Erick Pulgar, Giacomo Bonaventura (c)
  • Attackers: Riccardo Sottil, Dusan Vlahović, Jonathan Ikoné
• AC Monza:
  • Goalkeeper: Michele Di Gregorio
  • Defenders: Marlon Santos, Armando Izzo, Walter Benítez, Theo Hernández
  • Midfielders: Stefano Sensi, Nicolò Rovella, Matteo Pessina
  • Attackers: Carlos Augusto, Gianluca Caprari, Dany Mota Carvalho

Odds (as of May 5, 2024):

• Fiorentina Win: -250 (or 1.40 in decimal odds) – Fiorentina are overwhelming favorites due to their current form and home advantage.
• Draw: +400 (or 4.00) – A less likely outcome.
• Monza Win: +1000 (or 10.00) – A major upset.
• Total Goals Over 2.5: -140 (or 1.40) – High chance of a goal-filled match.
• Both Teams to Score (Yes): +120 (or 1.20) – Fiorentina likely to score, Monza might grab a consolation goal.

Head-to-Head (H2H):

• Last Meeting (Serie A 2023/24 – assuming this is the relevant season):
  • Data for the most recent meeting between these two teams might not be available yet. You can search online for “[Fiorentina vs Monza Serie A 2023]” to see if they met earlier in the season.
• Overall (last 10 meetings – if data is available):
  • Review past meetings to understand historical trends, but recent form often carries more weight.