Series A
5:00 p.mMarch 1, 2026
Regular season – 27
Gran Torino Olympic Stadium
Referee: Rosario Abisso, Italy
Turin
Lacius
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0.69
Expected Goals (xG)
0.94
Passing by
392 (86%)
Accurate passes
518 (88%)
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1
G
Alberto Paleari
7.5
77
d
Enzo Ebosse
7.5
44
d
Ardian Ismajli
7.2
23
d
Saúl Coco
7.7
m
Rafael Obrador
53′ m
Nikola Vlasic
79′ rough
4
m
Matteo Prati
6.9
m
Guidas Gineitis
45+1′ Holding
20
m
Valentino Lazaro
6.9
F
Duván Zapata (C)
53′
F
Joan Simeó
21′
94
G
Ivan Provedel
6.0
3
d
Luca Pellegrini
5.9
25
d
Oliver Provstgaard
6.3
13
d
Alessio Romagnoli
7.0
77
d
Adam Marušić
6.6
24
m
Kenneth Taylor
6.7
32
m
Danilo Cataldi
6.6
21
m
Reda Bellahayane
6.3
10
F
Mattia Zaccagni (C)
6.3
20
F
Petar Ratkov
6.7
22
F
Matteo Cancellieri
6.3
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Torino secured a vital 2-0 win at home to Lazio in Serie A, with goals from Giovanni Simeone and Duván Zapata sealing a dominant performance.
Torino produced a commanding performance to defeat Lazio 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on March 1, 2026. Giovanni Simeone and Duván Zapata were the heroes, each finding the net for the Granata. His clinical finishing proved the difference in a crucial Serie A clash.
In this game, Torino were 15th in the league with 27 points, struggling with inconsistency. Lazio, 10th with 34 points, wanted to reactivate their push for the European places. Both teams were looking for a decisive result to improve their respective Serie A campaigns.
The home side started strongly, pressing Lazio high up the pitch. Their early efforts paid off in the 21st minute when Giovanni Simeone broke the deadlock. He latched on to a pass, firing a clean shot past the keeper to thrill the home crowd.
Torino maintained their defensive shape effectively after the goal. They limited Lazio’s attacking threat, forcing them to make speculative efforts from distance. Lazio struggled to turn their slight advantage in possession into meaningful opportunities.
Despite Lazio’s attempts to find an equaliser, Torino’s backline remained resolute. The part ended with a yellow card for Torino’s Gvidas Gineitis in the 45+1 minute. Shortly after, the referee blew the break, with Torino with a deserved 1-0.
At the break, Lazio coach Igor Tudor faced a challenge. His team needed a major tactical adjustment to overcome Torino’s solid organisation. More offensive drive and creativity were essential for a potential comeback.
Lazio made the first changes to start the second half, bringing on P. Ratkov and R. Belahyane in the 46th minute. These substitutions were intended to inject fresh energy and dynamism into the midfield and attack. However, the impact was not immediate.
Torino quickly doubled their lead in the 53rd minute. Duván Zapata was the man on goal, able to guide the ball home with an assist from Rafael Obrador. That goal gave Torino a comfortable two-goal cushion, silencing Lazio’s traveling support.
The two-goal lead allowed Torino to manage the game effectively. They made strategic substitutions, while Lazio continued their unsuccessful attempts to find a way back. As the match concluded, several yellow cards were shown, including to Nikola Vlašić, A. Tameze, S. Kulenovic for Torino and N. Tavares for Lazio, reflecting a physical finish.
Torino proved efficient, scoring twice with 5 shots on goal from 13 total shots, despite an xG of just 0.69. Lazio, with 56% possession and an xG of 0.94, had 12 shots but only 3 on target, underscoring their wastefulness in the final. Torino goalkeeper Alberto Paleari made two crucial saves.
This crucial 2-0 victory earns Torino valuable points in their quest for Serie A safety. For Lazio, the defeat is a setback, emphasizing the need for greater attacking prowess. Granata celebrated a well-deserved home win.
