- Head-to-head: The head-to-head between these two is closely balanced, with 1 win each and 3 draws in the last 5 games.
- Table positions: Monza are 20th in the Serie A 2026/2027 with 0 points from 1 game, while Udinese sit 5th with 1 point from 1 game.
- Form: Udinese have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, whereas Monza have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5.
Solidity will be key at Stadio Brianteo
Udinese outlook
Udinese can have a little more confidence than Monza coming into this Serie A 2026/2027 encounter at Stadio Brianteo, with Kosta Runjaic's side seemingly better balanced and more solid than their hosts. The Bianconeri have stayed solid in their opening two games, beating Padova 1-0 at home in the Coppa Italia 2026/2027 before earning a 1-1 draw at home against Como in Serie A 2026/2027.
Runjaic has been at Udinese's helm since June 2024 and in that time, it has appeared as though he has built a side on structure, compactness and counter-punching rather than flair and creativity. And that should suit them in this game as they face an intense press and should get the ball back against a team that can be turned over.
Monza approach
The Biancorossi are led by the high-octane Ivan Juric, who is sure to deploy a 3-man defence, wing-back thrust and press men and who will attempt to pin Udinese back and create turnovers that will be looking to exploit space behind the defence. His Monza side have been sharp in their two outings so far, thrashing Avellino 3-0 in a home game in the Coppa Italia 2026/2027 before losing 4-1 in an away match against Inter in Serie A 2026/2027.
Gustavo Varela has been the main man in attack with 3 goals, but Mathis Mout has given the team a creative spark with 1 assist in 1 game. In contrast, Udinese have been more balanced in terms of contributions with Keinan Davis on 3 goals in 5 games, Hassane Kamara on 1 as the leading Serie A 2026/2027 goalscorer and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp already showing an eye for the final pass with 1 assist in 1.
Odds and tips
The market has Udinese at 2.4, Monza at 3.0 and a draw at 3.1, which is all very tight and suggests the outcome is anyone's game. We feel Udinese have that little bit of extra form and table position to just edge this one, but 2.4 seems a bit short considering how the odds are set out.
- A draw or a narrow Udinese edge looks the sharpest bet for Saturday's Serie A 2026/2027 clash, while under 2.5 goals at 1.62 and Both Teams to Score – Yes at 1.9 also look good.
