Sun May 11 10:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Udinese Favored to Defeat Relegated Monza in Serie A Clash

**Udine, Italy** – Udinese, aiming for a top-ten Serie A finish, will host the already-relegated Monza on Sunday in a lunchtime kickoff. While Udinese comes into the match on a high after a 2-1 victory over Cagliari, Monza faces the match in disarray following their relegation confirmation last week.

Udinese’s recent form has seen them pick up four points from their last two games, boosting their chances of a top-half finish. However, their home form has been less impressive, with two losses and no goals scored in their last three home matches. They will look to end this drought against a Monza side that has struggled significantly.

Monza, currently rock bottom of the table with only 15 points from 35 matches, is set to finish with one of the lowest points totals in Serie A history. Their recent struggles include a 4-0 home defeat to Atalanta and a four-game scoreless streak. They have also lost their last ten away matches, conceding over two goals per game on average. Adding to their woes, many players are out of contract this summer.

Despite two previous draws between the teams in Udine, Udinese is heavily favored to win. Monza has never beaten Udinese in their five previous Serie A meetings. Udinese will be boosted by the return of top scorer Lorenzo Lucca from injury, while Monza will be without several key players due to injury and suspension.

Udinese’s likely starting lineup includes Lucca and Bijol, both of whom scored in the reverse fixture. Monza, meanwhile, will field a relatively settled side under manager Alessandro Nesta, but key absences will weaken their chances.

The match is expected to be a straightforward victory for Udinese, who should be able to capitalize on Monza’s defensive vulnerabilities. The Friulani may not be prolific scorers, but they possess sufficient attacking talent to overcome a struggling Monza team.

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