Monza host Napoli on 28 October 2026 at 22:45 in Serie A's ninth round. Monza have conceded 18 goals in eight league matches, an average of 2.25 per game. They score regularly—1.88 goals per match—which produces high-scoring affairs: Over 2.5 has landed in 7 of 8 outings, with an average of 4.13 total goals. The problem is defensive fragility costs them. In their last match against Torino, Monza came back from 0-1 down but then shipped two more to lose 2-3. Napoli, by contrast, have conceded only 10 goals in eight matches. They rank third in Serie A for expected goals with 1.88 xG and have scored two or more in 4 of 8 league games, including a 3-0 win over Frosinone and a 3-0 victory against Roma. Napoli's away form is mixed: one win in four road matches, and they surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 3-3 at Roma last time out. Under 3.5 has landed in 6 of 8 Napoli matches overall and 3 of 4 on the road, suggesting they do not sustain constant pressure. Napoli need not orchestrate a shootout to beat Monza's leaky defence; better finishing and avoiding Roma-style lapses should suffice.
Form and H2H
Monza's last ten Serie A matches show three wins, two draws, and five losses, averaging 1.90 goals for and 1.90 against. Napoli's last ten away games in the league produced three wins, two draws, and five losses, with 1.60 goals for and 1.70 against. Head-to-head since 2022 favours Napoli: they won 4-0 in August 2022, drew 0-0 in December 2023, and won 2-4 in April 2024 and 2-0 in September 2024 and April 2025. Monza's only win came 2-0 in May 2023. At Stadio Brianteo, Monza opponents have registered more than 11.5 shot attempts and at least 5 on target in 9 of 10 recent home matches. Napoli away have fired more than 3.5 shots on target in 9 of 10 recent road games and have provoked fewer than 4.5 cards shown in 9 of 10 outings.
Best bet
Napoli win. Monza's defensive record at home invites punishment from a Napoli attack ranked third in the league for quality. Napoli's away defence has also tightened: opponents scored fewer than 1.5 goals in 8 of 10 recent road matches. The gap in defensive solidity—10 conceded versus 18—is decisive. Napoli win is priced at 1.76 on 1Win, 1.77 on Mostbet, 1.78 on Mostbet, and 1.82 on 1xBet.
Odds to watch
Monza win sits at 4.36 on Melbet, 4.41 on 1Win, 4.53 on 1xBet, and 4.1 on Mostbet. A draw is available at 3.9 on Melbet, 3.91 on 1Win, 4.06 on 1xBet, and 3.9 on Mostbet. Over 2.5 goals reflects Monza's attacking output and defensive leaks; the market prices it at 1.72, suggesting high probability of a multi-goal affair. Napoli's attacking threat and Monza's vulnerability make the away win the sharpest angle at current odds.

















