Monza vs Cagliari prediction, odds and how to watch

Daniel Maldini's second-half strike settled a Serie A contest that Cagliari dominated from start to finish, leaving Udinese with serious questions about their ability to compete at this level.

Monza ground out a 2-1 victory over a Sassuolo side that dominated possession and created more but could not convert when it mattered. Gustavo Varela scored twice to hand a fragile home side three points they will not forget in a hurry.

Lecce won 3-2 against Monza at home, with Lassana Coulibaly scoring twice in a chaotic first half that effectively settled the contest. Monza created plenty but wasted big chances, and a Zeballos free kick in the 89th minute was too little, too late.

Cagliari produced a controlled, dominant display to beat Atalanta 2-1 in Serie A, with Gianluca Scamacca's first-half equaliser and a second-half penalty miss from Daniel Maldini proving the turning point. Atalanta were second best for most of this match, and the numbers tell you exactly why.

Udinese claimed a 3-2 victory at Monza in Serie A, with goals from Jakub Piotrowski, Hassane Kamara, and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp doing the damage before Gustavo Varela sealed it after the break. Monza showed plenty in terms of chances created but lacked the basics when it mattered most.

Monza have conceded twelve goals in five Serie A matches and kept zero clean sheets. Cagliari have won four of their last five. This one writes itself.

Cagliari arrive at this fixture in genuinely surprising form, but Juventus have built something quietly stubborn on the road. Sunday night in Sardinia will not be pretty. It will be a test of character.

Lazio arrive at the Stadio Olimpico in fine fettle, having won four of their last five Serie A matches. Monza, battered by injuries and without a win in three, look like the wrong team to be visiting right now.