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Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
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Match Events
6' H. Calhanoglu (A. Diouf)
G. Varela (M. Mout) 29'
34' L. Martinez
45'+1 H. Calhanoglu
HT
48' P. Zielinski
54' ↓ L. Martinez ↑A. Bonny
54' ↓ H. Calhanoglu ↑P. Sucic
55' F. Esposito (A. Diouf)
63' Y. Bisseck (F. Esposito)
E. Kouadio 69'
↓ A. Bakoune ↑P. Cutrone 70'
↓ M. Mout ↑N. Galazzi 70'
↓ A. Colpani ↑O. Forson 70'
75' ↓ M. Akanji ↑J. Stones
75' ↓ A. Diouf ↑Luis Henrique
83' ↓ P. Zielinski ↑A. Stankovic
↓ G. Varela ↑J. Robinson 83'
L. Lucchesi 84'
↓ L. Lucchesi ↑F. Delli Carri 88'
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter
Goalkeepers
Josep Martínez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yann Bisseck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Akanji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
75
Entry
Alessandro Bastoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Andy Diouf 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Nicolò Barella 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hakan Çalhanoğlu 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Piotr Zieliński
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Federico Dimarco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Francesco Pio Esposito
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lautaro Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
BENCH
Raffaele Di Gennaro 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ivan Provedel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
John Stones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Bovio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Pavard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Stanković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamal Iddrissou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monza
Goalkeepers
Semuel Pizzignacco 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Eddy Kouadio 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Lorenzo Lucchesi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Andrea Carboni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Adam Bakoune
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Manga Foe Ondoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathis Mout 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Samuele Birindelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Andrea Colpani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
70
Entry
Gustavo Varela 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
Ricardo Mangas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Aljaž Strajnar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Filippo Delli Carri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentin Antov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Galazzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Cutrone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omari Forson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jay Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Solomon Loubao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2025 | Monza | 2 - 2 (PEN 3-5) | Inter | Friendlies Clubs | Brianteo |
| 03/08/2025 | Inter | 3 - 2 | Monza | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 09/15/2024 | Monza | 1 - 1 | Inter | Serie A | U-Power Stadium |
| 01/13/2024 | Monza | 1 - 5 | Inter | Serie A | U-Power Stadium |
| 08/19/2023 | Inter | 2 - 0 | Monza | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 04/15/2023 | Inter | 0 - 1 | Monza | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 01/07/2023 | Monza | 2 - 2 | Inter | Serie A | U-Power Stadium |
Inter Win
Monza Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -6
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Inter
Monza
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Second-Half Blitz Dismantles Monza at San Siro
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A ruthless 15-minute second-half barrage proved exactly why the Nerazzurri are setting the early standard in Italian football.
The Early Exchange
Inter wasted zero time asserting their home authority. Under the towering stands of San Siro, H. Calhanoglu set the tone with a sensational sixth-minute opener, finishing a slick move orchestrated by A. Diouf. The hosts looked ready to run riot, but Monza refused to fold immediately. Despite being starved of the ball, the visitors clawed their way back when G. Varela stunned the home crowd with a 29th-minute equalizer. The Intensity in the opening half was palpable. Inter dominated possession with a suffocating 72 percent share, passing the ball 475 times, yet the stubborn visitors managed to keep the scores level going into the tunnel. The tactical chess match suggested a long, frustrating afternoon might be brewing for the heavyweight hosts.
The Fifteen-Minute Storm
Any hopes of a monumental result evaporated completely once the second half kicked off. The fragile Balance of the match was shattered in a devastating 15-minute spell where Inter’s superior firepower overwhelmed a fatiguing defense. First, P. Zielinski took matters into his own hands, firing the hosts back into the lead just three minutes after the restart. Monza barely had time to reset their defensive lines before F. Esposito added a third in the 55th minute, once again supplied by the tireless A. Diouf. The tactical floodgates were officially open, transforming a tense tactical duel into a relentless shooting gallery. Inter’s sharp, incisive passing cut through the middle, suffocating the life out of the opposing midfield.
A Statement of Intent
The final nail in the coffin arrived in the 63rd minute courtesy of Y. Bisseck. Set up perfectly by F. Esposito, the defender’s goal killed off whatever minimal Upset Factor remained on the pitch. Inter spent the final half-hour comfortably dictating the tempo, turning the closing stages into an exhibition of total control. Monza ended the day with a dismal 28 percent possession and zero points, facing a steep climb out of the relegation spots. For the home side, the Stakes of opening day were handled flawlessly. This emphatic 4-1 victory sends an immediate message to title rivals across the division—San Siro remains an absolute fortress, and the Nerazzurri are firing on all cylinders right from the jump.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Inter commanded 72 percent possession, but Monza's stubborn equalizer forced the hosts to unleash an explosive 15-minute blitz after the break to secure the rout.
What does this mean for Inter's season?
This dominant opening-day victory instantly places Inter at the summit of the table, generating massive early momentum for their Serie A title defense.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Inter Kick Off Campaign With Heavy Advantage Over Monza
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. Opening day offers a stark mismatch as the hosts are overwhelmingly expected to dispatch their regional neighbors with relative ease.
The Setup
August 22, 2026, marks the much-anticipated return of Serie A action. Inter step onto their home pitch heavily favored by the odds to secure all three points right out of the gate. This highly one-sided nature drives a modest Balance rating, reflecting a fixture where the outcome feels almost predetermined. Opening day inherently means a low Stakes metric—there is no immediate title race pressure yet—but the hosts will be fiercely eager to set a commanding tone for the grueling months ahead. With a relatively low Stars rating across the pitch, the burden falls heavily on familiar elite faces to provide the offensive entertainment. Lautaro Martínez and M. Thuram are primed to test the visitors relentlessly from minute one, looking to start their domestic campaigns with a bang. Monza, meanwhile, carry a quiet Form expectation into this daunting away fixture, well aware they are massive underdogs.
Key Battle
With no visiting standouts grabbing the pre-match headlines, the true test lies between Inter's relentless attacking trident and Monza's deep defensive block. The visitors will inevitably park bodies behind the ball, forcing the hosts to meticulously break down a rigid, organized structure. Expect A. Bastoni to aggressively step into midfield, helping to overload the flanks and create the necessary width to dismantle the stubborn away backline.
Our Prediction
We expect a highly comfortable home victory, likely finishing 2-0. The hosts will completely dominate possession from kickoff, probing patiently until the inevitable breakthrough occurs. Once that first crucial goal falls, the visitors' tight defensive resistance will crumble, forcing them out of their shell and allowing the favorites to easily dictate the tempo.