Match Overview

Torino will welcome Lazio to Stadio Olimpico di Torino for the highly anticipated Serie A fixture. Torino is in good form, winning its last game against Verona by the mark of 3-2. Although Schuurs and Vlasic could not play due to injuries, Che Adams returned to the starting eleven will boost the attack of Torino. Lazio suffered a defeat against Fiorentina in the previous game 2-1 and will probably play defensively in the upcoming match. Moreover, Lazio and Torino have a history of low-scoring games, and considering that both teams might need points, under 2.5 goals is very likely.

Match Detail

• Date: September 29, 2024
• Time: 4:00 pm IST
• Venue: Stadio Olimpico di Torino

Pitch Report

The pitch at Stadio Olimpico di Torino is usually good, providing a balanced playing surface. Both the defensive and attacking ways of play are possible to apply successfully here. The ball may move rather quickly so that Lazio’s counter-attacking tactic may become more advantageous. The weather is expected to be dry, but a little clouded that cannot spoil the enjoyment of football.

Points Table

Team A Analysis (Torino)

• Key Players: Che Adams, Perr Schuurs, Nikola Vlasic
• Injuries: Schuurs, Savva, Ilkhan, Vlasic, Vojvoda
• Probable Playing XI: Milinkovic-Savic (GK), Rodriguez, Zima, Buongiorno, Bellanova, Ricci, Ilic, Tameze, Karamoh, Che Adams, Radonjic

Torino is in reasonable form, with a win versus Verona in the last game. Their defence might be weakened since Schuurs and Vlasic are injured. As for a strong point, Che Adams, who has just scored in the last game he played, can be highlighted.

Team B Analysis (Lazio)

• Key Players: Manuel Lazzari, Ciro Immobile, Felipe Anderson
• Injuries: Samuel Gigot (doubtful)
• Probable Playing XI: Provedel (GK), Lazzari, Romagnoli, Patric, Marusic, Vecino, Kamada, Luis Alberto, Felipe Anderson, Zaccagni, Immobile

Lazio might try and be more solid in defence, having lost to Fiorentina in the encounter. Immobile is still on point in what he is best at, which is scoring goals, and Lazzari will be powering forward from the right.

Head-to-Head Record

Last 5 Meetings:

• • Torino: 1 win
  • Lazio: 2 wins
  • Draws: 2

Dream11 Picks

• Top Picks: Ciro Immobile, Che Adams, Luis Alberto
• Captain Choice: Ciro Immobile
• Vice-Captain Choice: Che Adams

Public Opinion

Public opinion is mixed before the Torino vs Lazio match but slightly favours a draw with a low score on one side. Torino’s fans think that their club’s ability to play at home along with a 3-2 victory over Verona in the last match might give them some advantage in the match against Lazio, despite some injuries, including Schuurs’ and Vlasic’s. In addition, the fans consider the return of Che Adams, and without him, Torino would have little opportunity to demonstrate a good counterplay. At the same time, Lazio’s fans trust the club’s ability not to let the leading teams feel at ease, although they lost 0-1 to Fiorentina in the club’s last official match. Moreover, with the probability that Lazio will focus on defence in this game, few goals should be scored, and the common predictions are connected with under 2.5 goals and a draw.

SWOT Analysis

Torino

• Strengths: Torino have been strong at home, with their tendency to dominate possession and run games based around Ricci and Ilic in central midfield a key feature. The return of Che Adams will add extra quality in the final third.
• Weaknesses: Any injury to free-scoring Schuurs would reduce their ability to out-score problems at the back and against quick opposition in wide areas could expose the lack of defensive depth. On a side note, Torino can struggle to see out a game, as shown by the five goals they have conceded after the 75th minute in their ten games so far.
• Opportunities: Lazio should pose less of a threat on Sunday as they will not commit as many bodies forward, as such, the home side should look to press high and win the ball back in the visitors’ half. The fresh Schuurs will be key at breaking play up high on the pitch.
• Threats: Simón Immobile is one of the most lethal strikers in the league and with the Torino defence potentially exposed in behind him they will struggle to cope with his pace on the break.

Lazio

• Strengths: Lazio is exceptional at quick counter-attacks and has the excellent acquisition of Ciro Immobile, who can score from limited chances. In addition, their defence, led by Romagnoli, is usually well-organised when they are forced to sit back. Lazio has such talented players as Luis Alberto so they can always break teams down even when they sit back.
• Weaknesses: Lazio has shown that they are highly inconsistent, particularly away, and their defence usually struggles when under pressure, which cost them points under unclear circumstances when draws or even wins were expected. In addition, Lazio usually struggles against high-pressing teams.
• Opportunities: Lazio will look to get at the injury-hit defence of Torino and will threaten them with quick counter-attacks and Immobile’s finishing, who should enjoy space. Anderson’s speed off the flanks will come into play as Lazio will often catch their opponents off guard.
• Threats: In central midfield, Torino should have control and will disrupt Lazio’s rhythm, which might allow them to overrun their opponents and exploit their defensive lapses.

Prediction

This preview is expecting a close game and it has been boosted by the recent win of Torino’s 3-2 win against Verona, which has expected their advantage of fielding the contest in their home ground. However, the potential weakness of Torino is Schure’s injury and the likely absence of Vlasic could be a temporary headache, Lazio’s 2-1 loss to Fiorentina last afternoon would probably consider a higher level of the defensive game and rely more on counterattacks between Immobile and Anderson. Hence, low scoring has been recorded with an example of the last game and also the current form of the two teams would be 1-1 or 1-0 in favour of either side, as well as under 2.5 goals.