Krstović’s 49' goal gives Atalanta a 1-0 win

Atalanta beat Monza 1-0 in Serie A, with Nikola Krstović scoring the decisive goal in the 49th minute. The result came despite Monza having more shots and a slightly higher expected-goals figure.

Krstović breaks the deadlock

After a goalless first half, Krstović put Atalanta ahead at 49' for a 0-1 scoreline. It was the only goal listed, and the Atalanta forward finished with two shots on target in 83 minutes.

Monza created more volume, recording 22 total shots to Atalanta’s 13, including 15 shots inside the box compared with nine. The hosts also had seven corners to Atalanta’s two. However, Atalanta held 51% possession, completed 448 accurate passes to Monza’s 401, and both teams registered seven shots on goal.

Carnesecchi decisive as Monza press

M. Carnesecchi was the standout performer, receiving a 9.2 rating after making seven saves for Atalanta. N. Törnqvist also made six saves for Monza. Ivan Juric was shown a yellow card and then a red card at 90', while Andrea Carboni and Andrea Colpani were also booked for Monza.

Atalanta widen the points gap

Atalanta moved from 11 points before the match to 14 and are now seven points ahead of Monza, who remain on seven points and provisionally #18. Atalanta went into the match ranked #13. Lazio lead Serie A with 29 points; Atalanta trail by 15 and Monza by 22. Monza followed a pre-match sequence whose most recent result was a loss, while Atalanta followed two listed most-recent wins with victory.