AC Monza vs Fiorentina Prediction 22.12.2023

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: 22nd December 2023
• Time:  19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
• Venue: Brianteo (Monza)

Monza made their Serie A debut last season, demonstrating that they were more than just competitors. They ended their first season in 11th place, earning 52 points. Their ambition is to make significant progress this season, a goal that appears achievable. They have already accumulated 21 points this season, although their recent form has been underwhelming. Monza has won only one of their last five games, and in their most recent match, they were resoundingly defeated 3:0 by Milan at San Siro.

Conversely, Fiorentina has demonstrated competitive football for yet another season. They have achieved strong results in Serie A, as well as in Europe where they secured a direct spot in the 1/8 finals of the Europa Conference League after the group stage. They had an unusual home match on Sunday. Despite being outperformed by a much weaker team, they managed to secure a narrow victory. A key turning point in the match occurred just three minutes in when Pietro Terracciano saved a penalty against Verona’s Milan Djuric. Verona paid the price for their missed opportunities as the match concluded. The decisive moment came from newcomer Lucas Beltran, who scored his second goal of the season at the right moment, earning Fiorentina a crucial three points.

AC Monza vs Fireontina pick: DOUBLE CHANCE, MONZA TO WIN OR DRAW

Last season, Monza, a team that won an equal number of points at home and away, seems to be showing more confidence this season, especially when playing at the Brianteo stadium. Despite their poor performance last week against Milan, which was arguably their worst match of the season, it is anticipated that their players will strive to compensate for this loss. They face a challenging task as Fireontina, their opponents, are a high-quality and solid team, albeit currently experiencing a slight dip in form due to a packed schedule. Monza could seize this opportunity, given that they had two commendable games against this team last season, resulting in a draw and a win on their home field.