Get the best Inter Milan vs Monza prediction, betting tips, lineups, and odds. Read our expert match preview and bet builder insights for this clash.
Inter Milan vs Monza Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 22 August 2026 |
Match Time | 17:30 (UK time) |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Milan, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
Inter Milan open their Serie A title defence against newly promoted Monza at the San Siro on 22 August 2026, and this looks a mismatch from the first whistle.
The hosts landed their 21st Serie A title last season under Cristian Chivu, finishing 11 points clear at the top of the table, and they arrive as heavy favourites for this opener.
Monza return to the top flight via the Serie B play-offs and travel to one of the toughest venues in Italy for their first outing back among the elite.
This fixture finds Inter undefeated in their last five meetings with Monza in all competitions, and the pressure sits squarely on the visitors from the first whistle.
Inter Milan vs Monza Form
Inter are undefeated in their last 10 Serie A matches and have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight in the league. They completed a domestic double last season, adding the Coppa Italia to the title, and won 14 of their 19 home league games. Lautaro Martínez leads the line and remains the standout threat.
Monza arrive in far tougher shape, having lost eight of their last nine Serie A matches. Fresh from a play-off promotion, they sit down in the form table and carry real questions in attack, with Patrick Cutrone asked to lead the line against a settled, high-quality Inter side on the road.
Inter Milan vs Monza Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Inter Milan: Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Suspended)
Monza: Matteo Pessina (Injured/out), Dany Mota (Suspended), Demba Thiam (Suspended)
Inter Milan
Inter are close to full strength for their campaign opener, with Mkhitaryan serving a one-match suspension carried over from last season as the only forced absence. Josep Martínez is set to start in goal behind Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni, with Hakan Çalhanoğlu anchoring a strong engine room.
Monza
Monza have plenty to sort out. Captain Pessina remains sidelined through injury, while Mota and first-choice goalkeeper Thiam both sit out suspensions carried over from last season's play-offs. Semuel Pizzignacco deputises in goal, with Patrick Cutrone leading the line and Andrea Colpani in support.
Inter Milan vs Monza Predicted Lineup
Inter Milan
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Martínez; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Zieliński, Dimarco; F. P. Esposito, L. Martínez
Monza
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Pizzignacco; Kouadio, Delli Carri, Carboni; Birindelli, Akinsanmiro, Colombo, Mangas; Colpani, Forson; Cutrone
Inter Milan vs Monza Key Stats & Match Facts
Inter are undefeated in their last 10 matches in Serie A.
Inter have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight matches in Serie A.
Monza have lost eight of their last nine matches in Serie A.
Inter are undefeated in their last five matches against Monza in all competitions.
Inter scored a league-high 89 goals during the 2025/26 Serie A campaign.
Inter Milan vs Monza Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Inter are heavy favourites at 2/11 with Bet365, and with Monza missing key men and sitting in dreadful form, a comfortable Inter win looks the clear call. We make it 2-0 to the hosts.
Best Bets
Andy Diouf to score anytime for Inter Milan. Diouf starts in an attacking role for Inter's Serie A opener and, with the hosts projected to score around two and a half goals as heavy home favourites, he offers real value in a game his side should dominate.
Both Teams To Score - No. Monza are projected to muster just 0.63 goals here, and with Inter such strong favourites at the San Siro, an Inter clean sheet against a misfiring, understrength visiting attack looks the sensible call.
Inter Milan vs Monza Bet Builder
Our four-leg Inter Milan vs Monza bet builder tips lean on the hosts' attacking output, pairing Lautaro Martínez and Hakan Çalhanoğlu shot lines with a Monza forward's threat for a tasty combined price.
Lautaro Martínez Over 3.5 shots is the anchor. He has attempted four or more shots in five of his last six appearances versus Monza in Serie A, so the volume is there.
Hakan Çalhanoğlu Over 2.5 shots follows. The midfielder has attempted three or more shots in each of his last three outings versus Monza in Serie A, firing from range regularly.
Lautaro Martínez Over 1.5 shots on target adds another leg. He has recorded two or more shots on target in four of his last six appearances versus Monza in Serie A.
Andrea Petagna Over 2.5 shots completes it, with the striker fancied to lead the Monza line and carry his side's attacking workload.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 22/1 and is as short as 11/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £110 from best to worst price.
Make sure to get the best odds on your Bet Builder with Oddschecker's Exclusive Bet Builder Comparison Tool.
Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.
Inter Milan vs Monza Talking Points
Inter go into this one as the team to beat, and Cristian Chivu said as much in his pre-match press conference, acknowledging that last season's Scudetto has painted a target on their backs. Chivu became only the fifth head coach in Serie A history to win the title in his debut season, and the challenge now is repeating it. Monza, by contrast, arrive in wretched form having lost eight of their last nine in the league, and with Pessina injured plus Mota and Thiam suspended, the promoted side face a brutal opener at the San Siro. Everything points to a routine home win, and the value lies in Inter's attacking output rather than the result itself.
Inter Milan vs Monza Predictions FAQs
What is the prediction for Inter Milan vs Monza?
Check our full match preview for the latest Inter Milan vs Monza prediction, team news, and analysis before kickoff.
Where is Inter Milan vs Monza being played?
The match between Inter Milan and Monza will be played at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan.
What are the latest betting odds for Inter Milan vs Monza?
Match odds for Inter Milan vs Monza are available across top bookmakers, featuring markets for match result, total goals, and bet builders.
Where can I find Inter Milan vs Monza predicted lineups?
Predicted lineups and team news for Inter Milan vs Monza are updated in our preview as official team announcements are made.
Disclaimer
Important information: This article may contain links to betting offers or promotions for Inter Milan vs Monza that were available at the time of publication. These offers may have since expired, changed, or no longer be available.
Oddschecker offers are selected from operators that our football experts work with regularly and have first-hand experience of. If you open an account via one of these links, Oddschecker may earn commission. This helps support our coverage and allows us to continue producing expert analysis and football content across Italian Serie A.
Please gamble responsibly. 18+.
