Serie A: Inter vs. Monza – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV
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Football Italia previews the Serie A fixture between Inter and Monza, including probable line-ups and TV broadcast details.
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Attributed to original sourceDefending Serie A champions Inter take on newly promoted Monza in the first match of the 2026-27 Serie A season with Lautaro Martinez expected to start up front.
It kicks off at 18:30 CET [17:30 GMT] at the Stadio Meazza in San Siro, Milan.
Football Italia will be among the accredited media and will examine the match and other Round 1 results during a LIVE YouTube show this evening.
Inter must cope without the suspended Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while new summer signings Djed Spence and John Stones are expected to start on the bench.
Curtis Jones was announced as a new signing on Friday and will watch the game from the stands.
Lautaro Martínez is expected to start up front, according to Sky Sport, Gazzetta, and other reputable Italian sources, partnering with Francesco Pio Esposito up front.
Monza are without their injured captain Matteo Pessina, as well as Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Leonardo Colombo, Idrissa Touré and Patrick Ciurria, as well as the suspended Dany Mota and Demba Thiam.
Udinese-Como will be played at the same time as Inter-Monza, with Genoa-Napoli and Parma-Cagliari to follow at 20:45 CET.
Inter vs. Monza – where to watch on TV The game will be broadcast live on DAZN in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a live blog.
Inter vs. Monza – probable line-ups Inter (3-5-2): J. Martinez; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Esposito, Lautaro Martinez.
Monza (3-4-2-1): Pizzignacco; Kouadio, Delli Carri, Carboni; Birindelli, Foe Ondoa, Mout, Chaby Mangas; Forson, Cutrone; Varela.
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A standard match preview for the Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Monza, outlining the probable starting line-ups for both sides and detailing where fans can watch the game on television. The article serves as a practical guide for supporters following the fixture, typical of Football Italia's pre-match coverage format.
Chance analysis
Previews like this one are part of the weekly rhythm of Serie A coverage, giving supporters a snapshot of expected team selections and broadcast options before kickoff. For Inter, the focus tends to be on whether key attacking players retain their places, while Monza's line-up reflects the tactical choices of their coach against a title-contending opponent. These routine previews rarely move the needle on their own, but they help fans and analysts calibrate expectations heading into the match.
Routine fixture preview with no confirmed changes to either squad, offering only expected line-up information for Inter and Monza.