Torino is set to face Genoa in a crucial Serie A encounter at the Stadio Olimpico Grande on Sunday. Torino, fresh off a notable victory against Napoli, aims to continue their positive momentum. Meanwhile, Genoa is still searching for their first win of the season, which hasn’t occurred since 2017.
Match Preview
The last match saw Torino triumph over Napoli with a 1-0 scoreline. Giovanni Simeone, on loan from Napoli, scored the winning goal. This victory propelled Torino further away from the relegation zone, establishing their defensive strength with four clean sheets in five home matches this season.
Historically, Torino has an upper hand against Genoa, having lost only once in their last 14 Serie A encounters. In home matches, Torino has been particularly dominant, with Genoa’s only away victory in this fixture dating back to May 2009. This trend could dampen the spirits of the visiting fans.
Current Form
Torino’s Recent Performance
- Serie A form: D W L L D W
- Overall performance: W L W L D W
Genoa’s Recent Struggles
- Serie A form: L D L L L D
- Overall performance: D L W L L D
Genoa has managed to secure only three points from seven matches this season, placing them second-bottom in the league table. Their struggles are evident as they have not won in their last 14 league games, reflecting a need for improvement ahead of this weekend’s match.
Team News
Torino welcomes back defender Ardian Ismajli to their lineup, who will likely restore a three-man defense. However, they will still miss key players such as Tino Anjorin, Zakaria Aboukhlal, and Perr Schuurs, along with wing-back Niels Nkounkou, who is sidelined due to injury.
On the other side, Genoa is evaluating their attacking options. Caleb Ekuban is currently in the starting position, but 18-year-old Jeff Ekhator and AC Milan loanee Lorenzo Colombo are also in contention. Junior Messias has returned from injury, while Nicolae Stanciu is being assessed following a thigh issue.
Possible Lineups
| Torino | Genoa |
|---|---|
| Israel | Leali |
| Ismajli | Norton-Cuffy |
| Maripan | Ostigard |
| Coco | Vasquez |
| Pedersen | Martin |
| Casadei | Frendrup |
| Asllani | Masini |
| Biraghi | Ellertsson |
| Vlasic | Malinovskyi |
| Adams | Vitinha |
| Simeone | Ekhator |
Match Prediction
Given Torino’s recent form and historical dominance over Genoa, they are the favorites to win this match. Both teams struggle to score, averaging under one goal per game. Thus, a narrow victory, possibly 1-0 in favor of Torino, is likely.
