Competitive action is set in Serie A on Friday, as two of the surprise packages in the Italian top-flight locks horns. While neither Sassuolo nor Monza ranks high in the odds to win Serie A, both have exceeded expectations this term.
Monza were topped by many to be relegated in their first season in the top flight, but a victory on Friday could put them on the verge of finishing eighth. Meanwhile, Sassuolo will be looking to end a three-game winless run. You can find the latest soccer odds and our Sassuolo vs Monza picks here.
Sassuolo vs. Monza Odds
Moneyline: These have been two of the most competitive soccer teams in the Serie A standings this term, but it is a slight surprise to see Sassuolo as short +120 favorites to land victory. Monza is the outsider of the two teams at +225, while the draw is available at +250.
Over/Under Total: Over 2.5 match goals will be one of the most prominent Sassuolo vs Monza picks this weekend at -125, while both teams to score at -150 is another of the popular soccer picks.
Sassuolo vs. Monza Information
Sassuolo vs. Monza
Location of the Game: Stadio Citta del Tricolore, Sassuolo, Italy
Date and Time: Friday, May 19, 2023. 2:45 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Sassuolo vs. Monza Betting Preview
Sassuolo
The hosts come into the penultimate weekend of the Serie A season with little to play for, as they already sit clear of the drop zone. At present, they sit 13th in the overall standings, but a victory could lift them up to 12th and within reach of an unlikely top-half finish. But, they will need to bounce back to form in one of the most competition soccer leagues, as they have gone three without a win.
However, the soccer stats show that they have an impressive record in home fixtures over recent weeks. Sassuolo comes into this match after going six without defeat at Stadio Citta del Tricolore. Over that period, they have registered four wins and two draws.
A victory or a tie this week would see them equal their best-ever unbeaten home streak in top-flight history, as they previously went seven matches without a defeat between February and May 2021. They do boast an impressive record against newly-promoted sides, having avoided defeat in each of their last eight.
Monza
There have been few more impressive sides around Europe this term than Monza, as they have shown throughout the campaign that they belong in Italy’s top-flight. They were tipped up for relegation by almost every expert before a ball was kicked, but they currently sit ninth in the standings, and could move up to eighth with a success on the road this weekend.
Monza comes into the fixture in excellent recent form, as they have gone five without defeat. Over that period, they have registered three wins, including a shock 2-0 home win over recently crowned Italian champions Napoli last weekend. Monza has been a surprise package this term, and their tally of 49 points is already the third-best of any side playing for the first time in Serie A.
Only two previous sides have eclipsed the 50-point mark, and a victory on Friday could see them join Parma in second in those standings. But, they come into this clash after going two without a win against Sassuolo, with the previous clash ending in a 1-1 draw.
Sassuolo vs. Monza Betting Picks
Both of these sides have been encouraging in the second half of the campaign, but few can overlook the strides made by the visitors since the conclusion of the World Cup. Therefore, we will be siding with the valuable angle when making our Sassuolo vs Monza picks this weekend, as we could see the away side claiming maximum points.
- Pick: Monza (+225)
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