Monza vs Napoli prediction, lineups, bet builder tips and odds for Wednesday's Serie A clash. Check the betting angles and standout odds before kick-off.
Monza vs Napoli Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 (UK time) |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Monza, U-Power Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sports 1 (UK) |
Monza vs Napoli brings Serie A football to the U-Power Stadium on Wednesday night, and it has all the makings of a fixture with goals at both ends.
Monza sit 15th, but Ivan Jurić's side have won their last two at home and Gustavo Varela currently leads the league's scoring charts.
Napoli sit 10th after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Roma, and an injury-ravaged back line hardly screams control for Massimiliano Allegri's side.
History leans towards the visitors. Napoli have won their last three matches against Monza in all competitions, so the hosts' recent home bounce faces a proper test here.
Monza vs Napoli Form
Monza come in off a 3-2 defeat to Torino, but they don't do quiet evenings and they have won each of their last two at home. Varela is the man carrying the attack, scoring in three of his last four Serie A appearances, with Jay Robinson buzzing in the pockets behind him.
Napoli's form is messier than their status suggests. The 3-3 draw with Roma capped a sluggish start to the Serie A campaign, and they are winless in their last four away outings across all competitions. Rasmus Højlund remains the focal point up top, while De Bruyne and McTominay give the engine room genuine quality.
Monza vs Napoli Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Monza: M. Pessina (Injured/out), J. Ziólkowski (Injured/out), I. Touré (Injured/doubtful), Y. Maye (Injured/doubtful)
Napoli: A. Santos (Injured/out), D. Neres (Injured/out), B. Badiashile (Injured/out), L. Spinazzola (Injured/out), A. Buongiorno (Injured/out), C. Favasuli (Injured/out)
Monza
On the Monza vs Napoli lineups front, Jurić is set to go 3-4-2-1 with Törnqvist in goal. Goglichidze and Lucchesi are fighting for the final spot alongside Carboni and Kouadio, while Folorunsho and Akinsanmiro form the midfield pivot with Birindelli and Mangas wide. Robinson and Mota, who holds an edge over Colpani, support Varela. Pessina and Ziółkowski are out, with Maye and Touré facing late fitness tests.
Napoli
Allegri's injury crisis rolls on after fresh setbacks to Badiashile and Spinazzola, with Buongiorno, Neres, Alisson Santos and Favasuli also unavailable. Meret starts in a 4-3-3, and Marianucci could be a surprise starter alongside Marín, with Di Lorenzo and Olivera at full-back. Rrahmani has shaken off flu but starts on the bench. Lobotka returns to anchor the midfield as Anguissa is rested, flanked by De Bruyne and McTominay, while Politano and Lang supply Højlund.
Monza vs Napoli Predicted Lineup
Monza
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Törnqvist; Kouadio, Goglichidze, Carboni; Birindelli, Folorunsho, Akinsanmiro, Mangas; Robinson, Mota; Varela (probable)
Napoli
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Marianucci, Marín, Olivera; McTominay, Lobotka, De Bruyne; Politano, Højlund, Lang (probable)
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Monza vs Napoli Key Stats & Match Facts
Napoli have had 16+ shots in 5 out of 6 matches vs Monza (Serie A).
Monza have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 matches vs Napoli (Serie A).
There have been 10+ shots on target in 5 of Monza's last 5 matches (Serie A).
There have been 29+ shots taken in 4 of Napoli's last 4 matches (Serie A).
Matteo Politano has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances vs Monza (Serie A).
Monza vs Napoli Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Monza 1-2 Napoli. The visitors are 8/11 (Betfair Sportsbook) favourites and have more quality across the pitch, but a patched-up defence leaves them open to Monza's wide, shot-heavy approach. Napoli edge it, though they won't keep the hosts quiet.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Monza's last five Serie A games have all gone over 2.5 goals. This is the standout among our Monza vs Napoli best bets. The goals projection sits at 3.7 for this fixture, well clear of the line, and Napoli's injury-hit defence only strengthens the case.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Napoli are the favourites, but Monza's shot-heavy, wide attacking style should get them on the scoresheet. Monza take plenty of shots and play with real width, and with Buongiorno, Badiashile and Spinazzola all missing, Napoli's back four looks there for the taking. A projected 1.36 goals for the hosts backs up the view that they find the net at least once.
Monza vs Napoli Bet Builder
Our Monza vs Napoli bet builder tips combine Varela to score, Robinson to hit the target, Lucca to rack up shots and a goal-heavy evening overall.
Gustavo Varela anytime goalscorer. He has scored in three of his last four Serie A appearances and leads the line on his own for Monza.
Jay Robinson over 0.5 shots on target. He has done it in five of his last five Serie A appearances, operating from that attacking midfield pocket.
Lorenzo Lucca over 3.5 shots. He has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Monza in Serie A, but he isn't in the probable XI, so minutes matter.
Over 3.5 goals in the match. Monza's last three outings have all cleared this line, and it stretches beyond our scoreline, which is exactly where the bigger price comes from.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 16/1 and is as short as 12/1 elsewhere.
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Monza vs Napoli Talking Points
Allegri will watch from the stands after choosing not to appeal his touchline ban, and Jurić has already pointed out that this Napoli side plays far more offensively than Allegri's old Milan and Juventus teams. That suits a messy, open game. The Monza vs Napoli betting odds make the hosts 4/1 (Bet365) outsiders, which feels fair given Napoli have won four of the last six meetings. Even so, a visiting defence leaning on Marianucci as a surprise starter is exactly what Varela and the Monza wide men will go after.
Monza vs Napoli Predictions FAQs
When is the Monza vs Napoli Italian Serie A game?
The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Where is Monza vs Napoli being played?
Monza vs Napoli is being played at the U-Power Stadium in Monza.
Where can I watch Monza vs Napoli?
Monza vs Napoli is broadcast in the UK on TNT Sports 1.
What competition is Monza vs Napoli in?
Monza vs Napoli is a Serie A match in the 2026/2027 season.
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