In an exciting showdown, Torino hosts Udinese in the 19th round of Serie A on Wednesday, aiming to extend their winning form. The match will be held at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, where Udinese has struggled in recent visits, going winless in their last four encounters.
Match Preview
Currently, Torino sits 12th in the Serie A standings, potentially widening the gap between them and 13th-placed Udinese. Torino has been in remarkable form, securing nine points from their last four games. They recently defeated Cremonese and Sassuolo 1-0 and sealed a resounding 3-0 victory against Hellas Verona.
Recent Performances
- Torino’s last match saw them turn a 1-0 lead into a 3-0 victory against Hellas Verona, with late goals from Cesare Casadei and Alieu Njie.
- Udinese’s only win in their last five matches was a surprising 1-0 victory over defending champions Napoli.
- Udinese has lost two out of three matches since that win, including a significant 5-1 defeat against Fiorentina.
Team News
- Torino: Adam Masina is away for AFCON. Cyril Ngonge, Perr Schuurs, Niels Nkounkou, Zanos Savva, Marcus Pedersen, and Ivan Ilic are unavailable due to injuries. Zakaria Aboukhlal is a game-time decision.
- Udinese: Vakoun Bayo is also participating in AFCON. Adam Buksa, Jordan Zemura, Arthur Atta, and Saba Goglichidze are ruled out with injuries.
Key Players
Torino’s Nikola Vlasic has been instrumental, contributing to seven goals in his last five matches, whereas Giovanni Simeone has found the net five times this season. For Udinese, Keinan Davis leads the scoring with five goals and two assists, while Nicolo Zaniolo adds further attacking support.
Prediction
Given the current form and statistics, Torino is favored to secure points at home. However, Udinese’s resilience should not be underestimated, especially with their ability to find the net away from home. A scoreline of 1-1 seems likely, as both teams aim to exploit their opponent’s defensive vulnerabilities.
As the match approaches, both teams will be keen to secure a vital win to enhance their standings in Serie A. With the visitors yet to find success in Turin in recent years, Torino hopes to leverage their home advantage effectively.
