Match Overview

The second round of Serie A action will feature an exciting clash between Torino and Fiorentina on August 31, hosted at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. This preview provides an in-depth analysis, expert prediction, and key statistics for the upcoming encounter.

Torino’s Form and Team News

Recent Performance

Torino endured a difficult start to their Serie A campaign, suffering a heavy 0-5 away defeat against Inter in the opening round. This marked their fourth consecutive loss in the league, a concerning streak during which they failed to find the net. This thrashing was also their most significant defeat in Serie A since the 2020-21 season, leaving the Turin club at the bottom of the league table.

Squad Update

On a more positive note, Torino strengthened their midfield with the acquisition of Kristjan Asllani from Inter ahead of this fixture.

Key Statistics for Torino

• Torino has shown resilience at home, avoiding defeat in 9 of their last 11 Serie A matches at their stadium (4 wins, 5 draws).
• A consistent pattern of exactly two goals has been observed in 8 of their last 10 home league encounters.
• The Turin-based team has struggled to score more than one goal in 13 of their last 16 home Serie A fixtures.

Torino’s Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)*

Franco Israel – Valentino Lazaro, Saul Coco, Adam Masina, Cristiano Biraghi – Gvidas Gineitis, Cesare Casadei, Nikola Vlasic, Emirhan Ilkhan, Cyril Ngonge – Giovanni Simeone.

Injury Update

Defender Ardian Ismajli is sidelined for this match due to injury.

Fiorentina’s Campaign Start and Team News

Recent Performance

Under Stefano Pioli, Fiorentina commenced their season with a 1-1 away draw against Cagliari. They were moments away from securing a victory but conceded a late equalizer in second-half stoppage time, costing them two crucial points. Despite this setback, the team has now avoided defeat in nine of their last eleven Serie A outings (6 wins, 3 draws). A persistent issue, however, is their inability to keep a clean sheet, a feat they haven’t achieved in their last seven league matches. With a single point, the Viola currently occupy a mid-table position.

Squad Update

Ahead of this match, Fiorentina reinforced their attacking options by signing forward Roberto Piccoli.

Key Statistics for Fiorentina

• Fiorentina’s away form has been a concern, as they have failed to win in 7 of their last 9 Serie A road games (2 draws, 5 defeats).
• Both teams have managed to score in 6 of their previous 7 away league fixtures.
• In their last 13 away Serie A matches, Fiorentina has consistently conceded either 1 or 2 goals.

Fiorentina’s Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)*

David De Gea – Pietro Comuzzo, Marin Pongracic, Luca Ranieri – Dodo, Nicolo Fagioli, Cher Ndour, Simon Zom, Robin Gosens – Albert Gudmundsson, Moise Kean.

Match Official

Referee Profile: Rosario Abisso (Italy)

The official for this fixture will be Rosario Abisso from Italy. His recent statistics for the 2024/25 Serie A season include:

• Matches officiated: 12
• Total yellow cards (including second yellows): 47
• Average yellow cards per match: 3.9
• Red cards shown: 2
• Average fouls per match: 24
• Penalty awards percentage: 42%

Match Prediction: Torino vs Fiorentina

Torino’s Home Advantage

Despite a disappointing start to their current campaign, I anticipate that the initial defeat will motivate Torino’s players to seek redemption against Inter in the opening round. Their home record provides a strong basis for this belief, as the club rarely suffers losses on their own turf. In their last 11 Serie A home matches, the Turin outfit has only been defeated twice (4 wins, 5 draws), with both losses coming against top-five teams from the previous season: Inter and Roma.

Fiorentina’s Away Struggles

Conversely, Fiorentina’s away performances are notably weaker compared to their home displays. Last season, the club managed only seven victories on the road in Serie A, in stark contrast to their twelve home wins. Moreover, in their nine most recent away league fixtures, the Florentines have secured maximum points on just two occasions (2 draws, 5 defeats). It’s also worth highlighting their poor head-to-head record at Torino’s stadium, where they have failed to win in 6 of their last 7 Serie A encounters (4 draws, 2 losses).

Final Verdict

Considering these factors, I expect the home side to secure points in this match. My prediction is for “Torino to Win or Draw” with odds of 1.57 .

Disclaimer

* For each team, the indicated starting lineup is from their previous match in this tournament.