Venezia vs. Monza Tips and Odds – 12/04/2025

• Fixture: Venezia vs Monza
• Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
• Venue: Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, Venice, Italy

Match Preview

This Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo in Venice will host a critical Serie A clash between two struggling sides, Venezia and Monza. Both teams are at the bottom of the table, with Venezia sitting 19th on 20 points and Monza rooted to the bottom with 15 points. With relegation looming large for both clubs, this match could prove decisive in their fight for survival.

Venezia’s Recent Form:
Venezia has shown a slight improvement in resilience recently, managing five draws in their last six matches. These included credible performances against higher-ranked teams like Lazio and Napoli. However, their inability to convert draws into wins has left them in a precarious position. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw against Lecce, where they squandered an early lead. Despite their defensive improvements, Venezia has struggled offensively, failing to score in their last four home matches—a worrying trend under head coach Eusebio Di Francesco.

Monza’s Struggles:
Monza’s form has been even more dismal. They have lost six of their last seven matches and are winless in eight consecutive away games. Their last match ended in a heavy 3-0 defeat to Cagliari, highlighting their defensive frailties and lack of attacking threat. With only two wins all season and the league’s second-worst defensive record (55 goals conceded), Monza’s campaign has been a nightmare. Injuries to key players like Matteo Pessina and the suspension of Georgios Kyriakopoulos further complicate their task.

Head-to-Head Record:
The historical record between these teams is evenly balanced, with two wins each and one draw in their last five encounters. Venezia has had some success against Monza recently, scoring two or more goals in 67% of those matches. However, given both sides’ current struggles, this game is likely to be a cagey affair.

Key Players to Watch

Venezia:

• Gianluca Busio: The creative midfielder has contributed with goals and assists this season and will be key to breaking down Monza’s defense.
• Hans Nicolussi Caviglia: The midfielder has been one of Venezia’s more consistent performers this season with four goals and two assists. His ability to control the tempo could be decisive.

Monza:

• Dany Mota: The Portuguese striker has been one of Monza’s few bright spots with four goals this season. He will need to step up if Monza is to find the back of the net.
• Armando Izzo: The experienced defender must organize Monza’s backline effectively to avoid another defensive collapse.

Prediction

Given both teams’ poor form and struggles in front of goal, this match is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair. Venezia’s recent defensive solidity gives them a slight edge over Monza, who have been particularly poor on the road. With home advantage and marginally better form, Venezia is expected to eke out a narrow victory.

Predicted Score: Venezia 1-0 Monza

Betting Markets & Odds

With relegation on the line, expect a scrappy but intense battle as both teams try desperately to keep their Serie A hopes alive!