Atalanta vs Monza
Serie A this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
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| 1 | 17 | 40 | 23 | |
| 20 | 17 | 10 | -8 |
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Atalanta eye top-four places in midweek round against lowly Monza.
As Atalanta, buoyed by their record-setting home attack and recent thrashing of Hellas Verona, prepare to host Monza, who are eager to climb the Serie A standings despite their struggles against Lombard sides, all eyes will be on a clash that promises goals galore at the Gewiss Stadium.
Atalanta
Atalanta continued their impressive home form by thrashing Hellas Verona 6-1 at the Gewiss Stadium. Despite a goalless outing in the Champions League against Celtic, Gian Piero Gasperini's team scored five times in the first half against Verona, with goals from Marten de Roon, Mateo Retegui, Charles De Ketelaere, and a brace from Ademola Lookman. Retegui completed the rout with a second-half strike, marking a memorable win in Gasperini's 400th game in charge.
"I thank the fans for their chants, and especially for a particular banner that acknowledged not just my 400 games," an emotional Gasperini said after the game. The victory, their third consecutive league win, moved Atalanta up to fifth in the Serie A standings, tied on points with fourth-placed Fiorentina but with a lesser goal difference.
Atalanta now prepare to host Monza, hoping to extend their winning streak. They enter the game with Serie A's best attacking record, having scored 24 goals overall, with 16 at home. A decisive victory against Monza could strengthen their bid for a top-four finish, especially since Monza have conceded two goals in two of their last three away games.
Furthermore, Gasperini will be confident given Atalanta's perfect record against Monza in Serie A, having won all four previous encounters. Matteo Retegui, leading the Serie A scoring charts with 10 goals, is expected to spearhead the attack in Gasperini’s 3-4-2-1 formation.
Monza
Monza, with a recent form of LLDWD, are coming off a 2-2 draw against Venezia. The first half was action-packed, with Monza coming from behind twice. Giorgos Kyriakopoulos scored in the 23rd minute, and Milan Đurić added another in the 44th minute, securing a hard-fought point for Alessandro Nesta's team.
After the match, Nesta commented, 'We wanted to win, but given how the game unfolded, this result is acceptable.' Currently sitting 16th in the standings, Monza will travel to face Atalanta, looking to improve their league position.
However, Monza's record against Lombard sides is challenging. They have lost five of their last seven Serie A encounters with these teams, managing only two wins. Đurić is expected to lead the attack in Nesta's 3-4-2-1 formation, while Warren Bondo will miss out after receiving a red card in the 80th minute against Venezia.
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