Football Result

Scott McTominay 72'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
25.4%
26.3%
48.3%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.38
0.685
Game Stats
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots
8
16
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Fouls
18
11
Yellow Cards
4
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
7
7
Offsides
0
2
Saves
4
0
Team Formations
3-5-2
4-3-3


Location
U-Power Stadium, Monza, Italy
2025-04-20 | Game Summary

In a tightly contested Italian Serie A match held at the U-Power Stadium on April 19, 2025, Napoli secured a 1-0 victory against Monza. The lone goal came in the 72nd minute, scored by Scott McTominay. Napoli dominated possession with 59.5% compared to Monza's 40.5%, reflecting their control over the game's tempo. However, Monza's defense held firm for much of the match, frustrating Napoli's attacking efforts. Napoli registered 16 total shots, with 5 on target, while Monza managed only 8 shots with no shots on target, highlighting Napoli's superior attacking threat but Monza's solid defense.
Monza committed 18 fouls and received 4 yellow cards, indicating a more aggressive approach, while Napoli committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards. Despite the disparity in possession and shots, Monza's goalkeeper made 4 saves, keeping his team in the game until the late goal. The game was played with Monza in a 3-5-2 formation and Napoli in a 4-3-3. The AI's pre-game prediction of a Napoli win proved accurate. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, aligning with Napoli's higher team rate of 0.685 compared to Monza's 0.38.
Analyzing both teams' recent form, Monza has struggled recently, losing four of their last five matches, including a 1-0 defeat to Venezia in their previous game. Their upcoming match against Juventus will be a tough test. Juventus has been inconsistent, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games, making them a formidable opponent for the struggling Monza. Napoli, on the other hand, has shown better form with three wins and two draws in their last five matches, including a 3-0 victory over Empoli before this game. Their next game against Torino at home looks promising, considering their recent form and Torino's own inconsistent results.
Looking at the head-to-head record between Monza and Juventus, Juventus have won the majority of recent encounters. Napoli's head-to-head record against Torino shows a similar dominance. Considering the recent form and head-to-head records, Monza faces a challenging game against Juventus. In contrast, Napoli will be hopeful of securing another victory. Monza's previous games show a struggle to score goals, a problem they need to solve before facing Juventus. Napoli's recent defensive record will give them confidence against Torino.

2025-04-18 | Pre-game insights

On April 19, 2025, Monza will face Napoli at the U-Power Stadium in a highly anticipated Italian Serie A clash. AI predictions heavily favor a Napoli victory, with a 48.3% win probability compared to Monza's 25.4%. The draw probability sits at 26.3%. Monza's recent form has been poor, with a string of losses hindering their progress in the league. In contrast, Napoli, led by their star striker, Victor Osimhen, and creative midfielder, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, boasts a stronger team rating (0.685) and has shown resilience in recent matches. Osimhen's goal-scoring prowess and Kvaratskhelia's playmaking abilities could prove too much for Monza's defense to handle. Historically, Napoli has dominated the head-to-head record, further supporting the AI's prediction. While Monza will undoubtedly fight hard on their home turf, overcoming Napoli's superior quality and recent form will be a significant challenge. Recent games suggest Monza is struggling to score, making an upset even less likely. All eyes will be on U-Power Stadium to see if Monza can defy the odds.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
Recent Matches before the game
Monza
L L L D L
Napoli
W D W D W