Monza – Atalanta

Recent form · Written before the match

Monza's recent results are Torino-Monza 3-2 on 23 October, Monza-Napoli 1-4 on 28 October and Bologna-Monza 2-1 on 31 October; the Lega described this last defeat as the third consecutive one. Monza had scored first at Bologna, through Varela, who had scored nine goals in nine matches as of 31 October.

Atalanta recorded Juventus-Atalanta 2-0 on 20 September, Atalanta-Venezia 3-1 on 12 October, Milan-Atalanta 3-2 on 18 October, Atalanta-Frosinone 4-4 on 25 October and Fiorentina-Atalanta 2-2 on 29 October. The 4-4 against Frosinone illustrates a very open match, but no consistent comparison of xG, shots or pressing is established.

The standings consulted on 1 November showed Monza 16th with 10 matches, 2 wins and 17 goals, against Atalanta 12th with 9 matches, 3 wins and 16 goals; the full gaps were not stabilized.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

The recent documented head-to-head meetings are Atalanta-Monza 2-0 on 30 October 2024, Monza-Atalanta 1-2 on 21 April 2024, Atalanta-Monza 3-0 on 2 September 2023 and Atalanta-Monza 5-2 on 4 June 2023. The official schedule at the time indicated four Atalanta wins in four Serie A meetings, but that mention predated the May 2025 match.

These results remain of limited relevance for November 2026, because squads and coaches have changed.

Absences and returns

For Monza, Pessina and Ziolkowski are announced as long-term absentees; Maye and Folorunsho are to be assessed. No Monza player is indicated as suspended by the secondary source consulted.

For Atalanta, Kossounou, Kolasinac and Bellanova are announced as unavailable or highly doubtful, while Gaetano and Kristensen are to be assessed; Scamacca, Raspadori and Kessié are described as likely to return in early November, without confirmation for this match. These statuses come from a secondary source and the suspensions remain contradictory; the disciplinary bulletin and the squad call-ups are needed.

Context & news

The favorable scenario for Monza relies on a fast home attack, with Varela confirmed and a stabilized défense, to exploit the spaces behind an Atalanta side that conceded four goals against Frosinone. The opposite scenario favors Atalanta: their offensive output against Venezia, Frosinone and in Florence can target Monza's defensive uncertainties, especially with several scorers capable of contributing.

Their defensive balance and the continuity of their pressing remain fragile, however, particularly if the possible absences in défense and midfield are confirmed. The likely stakes are a climb in the standings for two teams in the bottom half of the table, with no qualification already determined.

Lineups and squad

Monza hosts Atalanta on matchday 11 of Serie A Enilive, Sunday 8 November 2026 at 15:00 in Italy, i.e. 14:00 UTC, at the Stadio Brianteo; no neutral venue is indicated. No starting goalkeeper, starting eleven or official lineup was announced within the scope consulted.

The time and venue are announced, but the official teamsheet is still to be awaited.