Explore My Football Facts’ detailed preview for Torino vs Sassuolo in Serie A. Stats, odds, predictions and line-ups for the 19:45 BST match.
Torino come to this with a mixed but fairly steady run, and the home draw with Inter suggests they can make life uncomfortable for stronger teams at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. Sassuolo have the most striking recent result, beating AC Milan 2-0, but have also shown they can hold their own, as evidenced by the goalless draw at Fiorentina. With no xG data available, the best guide is recent results, and both teams have been involved in a decent spread of tight games.
The head-to-head also points towards a competitive rather than one-sided game, with three of the last five meetings ending in draws or a single goal. Torino won the last game 1-0 away from home, which gives them a useful benchmark, but Sassuolo’s attacking form means they still pose a threat. A narrow home win or draw looks the most likely angle, with both sides capable of keeping it close. Match prediction: Torino 1-1 Sassuolo
Forms guide and team overview
Turin
Torino’s recent form in the league has been solid rather than spectacular, with one loss, two draws and two wins in their last five. The 2-0 defeat at Udinese was a setback, but the draw at home to Inter and the clean sheet at Cremonese show they have been competitive against different types of opposition.
At home, Torino at least managed to find results, beating Hellas Verona 2-1 and drawing 2-2 with Inter. This suggests that they are not easy to beat on their own turf, even if the scoring output has not been particularly high.
Torino Last 5 results
Sassuolo
Sassuolo come in with a slightly stronger return of points recently, with three wins, a draw and a loss in their last five league games. The most notable result is the 2-0 home win against AC Milan, which is accompanied by 2-1 wins against Como and Cagliari.
They have also shown they can handle away games, drawing 0-0 at Fiorentina. The only recent setback was a 1-2 defeat at Genoa, so their form suggests they are capable of both controlling games and causing problems in attack.
Sassuolo Last 5 results
Team news and injury report
Turin
- Ardian Ismajli (Hamstring muscle injury)
- Ché Adams (hamstring injury)
- Duván Zapata (Adductor Injury)
Sassuolo
- Darryl Bakola (Unknown Injury)
Alignments and tactical configuration
Turin (3-5-1-1)
Expected lineup: Alberto Paleari (Goalkeeper), Enzo Ebosse (Defender), Luca Marianucci (Defender), Saúl Coco (Defender), Cesare Casadei (Midfielder), Emirhan İlkhan (Midfielder), Gvidas Gineitis (Midfielder), Rafa Obrador (Midfielder), Valentino Lazaro (Midfielder), Valentino Lazaro (Midfielder), Giovanni Attacca (Midfielder), Giovanni Sittame (Midfielder)
Torino’s predicted 3-5-1-1 should give them a compact base, with the extra numbers in midfield helping them stay organized and compete for second balls. Giovanni Simeone can work from central areas while Nikola Vlašić provides support between the lines.
Sassuolo (4-3-3)
Expected lineup: Stefano Turati (Goalkeeper), Jay Idzes (Defender), Sebastian Walukiewicz (Defender), Tarik Muharemović (Defender), Ulisses Garcia (Defender), Ismaël Koné (Midfielder), Kristian Thorstvedt (Midfielder), Nemanja Matic (Midfielder), Armand Laurienté (Midfielder), Domenico (Midfielder), Armand Laurienté (Midfielder), N. (Forward)
Sassuolo’s predicted 4-3-3 gives them width and enough central support to move the ball quickly into attacking areas. Armand Laurienté should be able to stretch the pitch from the left, while the midfield three looks set to provide the platform behind the front line.
