Torino vs Napoli Match Preview: Predictions, Team Updates, and Lineups
Saturday’s Serie A clash features Torino hosting Napoli, who are chasing their third consecutive win this season. The reigning champions aim to maintain their strong position at the top of the table, currently tied on points with Roma, while Torino struggles in 16th place.
Match Overview
Napoli’s recent performance under coach Antonio Conte has shown resilience. In their last game, they came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Genoa. Frank Anguissa scored an equalizer, followed by Rasmus Hojlund’s winner. This match came after Napoli’s first Champions League win of the season against Sporting Lisbon.
Despite earlier setbacks, including losses to Manchester City and AC Milan, Napoli has not suffered three consecutive away losses since the 2021-2022 season. Their historical dominance against Torino adds confidence, having won eight of the last ten league encounters in Turin.
Torino’s Struggles
In contrast, Torino has had a difficult season. They achieved only one win and now face a daunting challenge against a formidable opponent. The team has the league’s worst defensive record, conceding over two goals per game. Their last league outing ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw with Lazio, marking the first time they scored three goals in a Serie A match in over a year.
- Torino Serie A Form: L D W L L D
- Torino Form (All Competitions): D W L W L D
- Napoli Serie A Form: W W W W L W
- Napoli Form (All Competitions): W L W L W W
Team News and Lineups
Napoli faces some injury concerns. Stanislav Lobotka and Matteo Politano are doubtful, while Alessandro Buongiorno may return after recovery. Billy Gilmour is expected to replace Lobotka, with Hojlund continuing to spearhead the attack.
On the other hand, Torino will miss Tino Anjorin and Perr Schuurs, with Zakaria Aboukhlal also sidelined. Giovanni Simeone is likely to start up front, given Adams’ limited appearances.
Possible Starting Lineups
| Torino | Napoli |
|---|---|
| Israel | Meret |
| Tameze | Di Lorenzo |
| Maripan | Beukema |
| Coco | Jesus |
| Pedersen | Spinazzola |
| Casadei | Gilmour |
| Asllani | Neres |
| Nkounkou | Anguissa |
| Ngonge | De Bruyne |
| Vlasic | McTominay |
| Simeone | Hojlund |
Prediction
Given Torino’s ongoing struggles and historical performance against Napoli, the hosts face an uphill battle. Predictions lean towards a narrow Napoli victory, likely with a scoreline of 1-0. This win would keep Napoli’s momentum going into their upcoming Champions League fixture and Serie A showdown with Inter Milan.
