Preview: Torino vs. Sassuolo – prediction, team news, lineups

Torino and Sassuolo are separated by just two places in the Serie A table as they prepare to face off at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.

The previous round saw Torino end their winless streak with a victory against Lecce, while Sassuolo continued their sequence without a win against Bologna.

Match preview

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Torino secured a much-needed 1-0 victory over Lecce in their last league game, with Alessandro Buongiorno scoring the only goal in the 41st minute.

However, Torino has struggled in recent matches, losing to Lazio, Juventus, and Inter Milan, and playing a goalless draw against Hellas Verona. The tough opponents they faced make their underwhelming run somewhat forgivable.

Torino will be looking to improve their home record in front of their supporters and turn their draws into wins. The team has only suffered one defeat at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino this season.

On the other hand, Sassuolo’s performance has been inconsistent. They clinched impressive victories against Juventus and Inter Milan but have failed to secure maximum points since then. They currently sit four points clear of the relegation zone.

Sassuolo’s defensive vulnerability has been a major concern, as they have been unable to keep a clean sheet in the ongoing season. However, their recent Coppa Italia triumph over Spezia on penalties may have boosted their confidence.

Historically, Torino has had the upper hand when hosting Sassuolo, winning four consecutive matches at home until last year’s 1-0 loss. However, the outcome of this match is uncertain, given the current form of both teams.

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Team News

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Torino will be without Koffi Djidji and Brandon Soppy due to injuries. Perr Schuurs is also sidelined until 2024 after suffering an ACL injury against Inter Milan.

Despite Juric’s suspension, Torino is expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation for this match.

Agustin Alvarez is still recovering from an ACL injury and is unlikely to feature until early 2024. The participation of Pedro Obiang and Matheus Henrique is uncertain due to their current fitness doubts.

Domenico Berardi has been a key contributor to Sassuolo’s success this season, but he has experienced a dip in form recently, which might have affected the team’s performance.

Torino possible starting lineup:
Milinkovic-Savic; Vojvoda, Buongiorno, Rodriguez; Bellanova, Ricci, Linetty, Gineitis, Lazaro; Sanabria, Pellegri

Sassuolo possible starting lineup:
Consigli; Toljan, Erlic, Ferrari, Vina; Boloca, Thorstvedt; Berardi, Bajrami, Lauriente; Pinamonti

We predict a 1-1 draw between Torino and Sassuolo

Considering Torino’s struggle to secure victories at home and Sassuolo’s defensive vulnerability, a draw seems likely for this match. Historically, these teams have often ended up with a stalemate in their recent encounters.

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