Torino is gearing up to host Lecce in what promises to be an intriguing Serie A matchup at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Friday.
Torino enters the fixture with an undefeated streak in 2024, having secured three draws in their last five league matches. Their most recent outing saw them split points with Sassuolo in a 1-1 draw, with Duván Zapata leveling the score in the ninth minute after Andrea Pinamonti had given Sassuolo the lead in the fifth minute.
On the other hand, Lecce’s form has dipped recently, with only one win in their last eight league games. Following a 3-2 victory over Fiorentina at home earlier this month, they suffered a 4-0 defeat against Bologna in their most recent away fixture.
In terms of their head-to-head encounters, Torino holds the advantage over Lecce, with 15 wins compared to Lecce’s 8 victories in their 31 meetings across all competitions. Torino completed a league double over Lecce last season, winning both fixtures with an aggregate score of 3-0. In their previous encounter this season, Torino clinched a 1-0 away victory.
Lecce has struggled on the road this Serie A campaign, failing to secure a win in their away matches, with seven losses out of ten. Conversely, Torino has been resilient at home, suffering only one defeat against league leaders Inter Milan back in October.
Torino boasts a solid defensive record, conceding just 20 goals in 23 Serie A matches this season, although their attacking prowess has been less impressive, netting only 21 goals.
Predictions for the upcoming match favor Torino due to their recent good form and Lecce’s struggles away from home. Torino is expected to secure a comfortable victory, potentially keeping a clean sheet.
Key players to watch include Torino’s Adrien Tameze, who will miss the match due to suspension after accumulating five yellow cards, and Lecce’s captain Ricardo Rodriguez, who sustained an injury in their previous fixture against Sassuolo.
Given Torino’s recent performances, a 2-0 victory for the hosts is the likely outcome according to predictions.
In terms of betting tips:
- Result: Bet on Torino to win.
- Goals: Consider betting on under 2.5 goals.
- Second-Half Goals: Expect at least one goal to be scored in the second half.
- Player Performance: Consider betting on Duván Zapata to score or assist at any time.
Overall, Torino holds the upper hand going into the match, and fans can anticipate an exciting clash between the two sides.
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