The upcoming Serie A match between Torino and Napoli promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams aim to secure crucial points. Napoli, the reigning champions, are seeking their third consecutive victory following the international break. In contrast, Torino has struggled this season, winning only once so far.
Match Preview: Torino vs Napoli
Napoli arrives at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino currently level on points with Roma at the top of the table. Their recent form has seen them perform strongly, including a notable comeback victory against Genoa, where they turned a one-goal deficit into a 2-1 win. This match followed their first Champions League victory in 2023, where Rasmus Hojlund’s impressive performance helped secure a win over Sporting Lisbon.
Historical Context
Historically, Napoli has dominated their encounters with Torino, particularly in Turin. The Azzurri have won eight of their last ten league games against Torino, conceding goals in only one of their last six meetings. Since a goalless draw six years ago, Torino has only managed one win and four losses against the champions in Serie A.
Current Form and Team News
Torino is facing challenges this season, currently positioned 16th in the Serie A standings with just five points from their matches, which leads to concerns about their relegation battle. Their recent performance includes an eventful 3-3 draw with Lazio, where they scored three goals – a notable achievement given their recent struggles. Nonetheless, they possess the worst defensive record in Italy’s top league.
- Torino’s current Serie A form: L D W L L D.
- Napoli’s current Serie A form: W W W W L W.
Injury Updates
Napoli will miss Stanislav Lobotka and Matteo Politano due to muscular injuries sustained during the match against Genoa. However, there is hope Politano could return in time. Former Torino defender Alessandro Buongiorno is also back in training but may not start. Key striker Rasmus Hojlund continues to lead the attack despite the absence of Romelu Lukaku.
Torino will be without Tino Anjorin and long-term injury absence Perr Schuurs. They face further challenges with Zakaria Aboukhlal also unavailable and Ardian Ismajli undergoing a late fitness test.
Predictions
Given the historical data, Napoli should emerge victorious in this matchup. Torino’s struggles to score against them, coupled with their current form, suggest a 1-0 win for the visitors is likely. This victory would set the stage for Napoli’s upcoming Champions League trip to PSV Eindhoven and their Serie A clash with Inter Milan in just a week.
| Team | Position | Points | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torino | 16th | 5 | L D W L L D |
| Napoli | 1st | Equal on points with Roma | W W W W L W |
