While many of Europe’s elite might have entered their respective festive breaks, we still have a handful of contests on the cards throughout Monday night.
As Italian giants Inter Milan welcome Como to the San Siro, League One high-flyers Birmingham will also hope to open 2025 sat at the top of the table.
For those of you looking to stick on a festive flutter, we have taken a look at a couple of Monday’s most appealing betting tips.
19:45 Inter Milan vs Como
Making real history last season as the recaptured their Serie A crown, Inter Milan have cemented their spot as Italy’s ultimate poster boys. Storming their way to a sensational 6-0 romp away at historic rivals Lazio earlier in the month, the Nerazzurri are enjoying a real domestic purple patch. Extending on their Coppa Italia adventure on Thursday night as they claimed a routine 2-0 win against Udinese, Simone Inzaghi’s side have won each of their previous three domestic appearances by an aggregate score of 11-1. Marking their return from November’s international break with a 5-0 victory against Verona, Inter Milan have also gained a reputation for their continued success on home soil. Opening December with a 3-1 win against Parma, Inzaghi’s side have suffered just a single defeat at the San Siro so far this calendar year. It should also be noted, the Nerazzurri have registered 17 goals since returning from November’s fortnight interval.
Springing a famous upset last week as they claimed a 2-0 victory against Roma, Como will be desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. However, despite making an iconic Serie A return for this season, Cesc Fabregas’ men have a real battle on their hands. Marking their return from November’s international break with a 2-0 defeat at home against Fiorentina, Monday’s guests have recorded just a sole win from any of their 10 appearances. With that run stemming all the way back to the end of September, the former Arsenal skipper couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge here. Likewise, crashing out of the Coppa Italia back in August after suffering penalties heartbreak at the hands of Serie B outfit Sampdoria, Como have shown some extended issues on the road. In fact, Fabregas’ side have recorded just a single win outside of Lombardy so far this season.
Inter Milan vs Como Betting Tip: Marcus Thuram to score anytime @ 5/4 with Pribet
20:00 Crawley vs Birmingham
While Birmingham might have lost their Championship status last season, the Blues are pencilled in as a landslide contender to book an immediate second-tier return. Extending on their EFL Trophy adventure earlier in the week as they claimed a 2-1 win away at Exeter, Monday’s guests are enjoying a stellar flurry. Looking to open the New Year sat at the top of the League One table, Chris Davies’ men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Making a statement earlier in the month as they collected another 2-1 victory against Barnsley, the Blues have won each of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Opening December with a 2-1 win against Blackpool, Birmingham will also be excited by their extended success away from St. Andrew’s. In fact, Davies’ side have won their previous four consecutive showdowns outside of the Midlands by an aggregate score of 8-3. Holding the second-best attacking return, Monday’s guests should be smelling another opportunity here.
Making an immediate return to losing ways last week as they eventually fell to a 4-3 defeat against Peterborough, Crawley find themselves at the heart of a real struggle. Scrapping it out at the foot of the League One table and in the midst of a relegation scrap, Monday’s hosts will be bracing themselves for another heavyweight challenge here. Crashing out of the FA Cup on November 30th following another 4-3 defeat against Lincoln, Rob Elliot’s side have also shown some continued issues in Sussex. Including an action-packed 5-3 loss against Shrewsbury, Crawly have won just a pair of their previous 10 showdowns at Broadfield Stadium. It should also be noted, the Red Devils have recorded just two clean sheets in front of their own supporters so far this season. Likewise, hit with a 5-1 drumming when they met Birmingham for their only historic contest back in 2017, Elliot’s are rightfully pencilled in as a real underdog on Monday night.
Crawley vs Birmingham Betting Tip: Birmingham win & Both teams to score @ 2/1 with Luckster
Monday’s Daily Double
- Inter Milan vs Como – Marcus Thuram to score anytime @ 5/4
- Crawley vs Birmingham – Birmingham win & Both teams to score @ 2/1
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