Monza
- Monza are 18th with seven points from ten games in Serie A 2026/2027 while Atalanta are 13th with 11 points from 10 games.
- Gustavo Varela is their big threat and will be on the shoulder of every defender on Sunday as the top scorer in Serie A 2026/2027 with four in four.
- His side have won just once and lost four in their last five.
Atalanta
- Atalanta's opening 5 games under Maurizio Sarri, who took over as head coach on 15 June 2026, have been mixed with no wins, three draws and two defeats.
- It has been a little too controlled at times, leaving the team to earn two points from their three most recent games, but they are still a class act and can win this game.
- Dea drew 2-2 at Fiorentina, lost 0-3 at home to Parma and drew 1-1 with Kairat Almaty, with Ederson on one goal in five games to lead their Serie A scoring chart.
- Nikola Krstovic has provided the best finishing ability up front, delivering three of the team's last seven goals in the five most recent contests.
- Atalanta have scored 1.25 goals per away game in Serie A 2026/2027, but are yet to win on the road.
Head-to-Head
- Atalanta have won the last five meetings in all competitions, including the last two at Monza.
- Atalanta's recent dominance leaves Dea in the ascendancy ahead of Sunday's clash at Stadio Brianteo.
Key Players
- Gustavo Varela
- He is described as Monza's big threat and the team's top scorer in Serie A 2026/2027 with four in four.
- Ederson
- He has one goal in five games and is leading Atalanta's Serie A scoring chart.
- Nikola Krstovic
- He has provided finishing quality up front, delivering three of the team's last seven goals in recent contests.
Betting Insights
- The preview recommends the win-draw-win market rather than backing the away side outright because the odds on the away team are considered too short at 2.05.
- The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.6 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.5 are highlighted as attractive given the teams' styles and the expectation of a lively game.
Prediction
- We expect Sarri's men to have just a little more quality and his pressing system to be slightly more sophisticated.
- Krstovic's finishing touch should also ensure Dea have that little bit more of an edge up top and that can be the difference between them in this game.
