SS Lazio vs AC Monza

Lazio welcome Monza to the Olimpico in a fixture that looks straightforward on paper but matters plenty for both sides. Lazio sit third in Serie A under new coach Gennaro Gattuso and will want to stay within range of the league's front-runners. Monza, back in the top flight after promotion, are fighting to climb off the bottom of the table. Form clearly favours the hosts. Lazio are unbeaten through five rounds, with Davide Frattesi among the league's top scorers and Mattia Zaccagni supplying the chances, highlighted by a comeback win at Udinese. Monza have just one victory so far, though they did beat Sassuolo at home last time out, with Gustavo Varela their main attacking threat. The history is lopsided too: Lazio haven't lost to Monza in eight meetings, including a 5-1 win last season. It's still too early to speculate about lineups, but Lazio go in as clear favourites at home. Our prediction: 3-0