Verdict: Over 4.5 cards
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
Two camps who are desperately searching for a Serie A boost this weekend, Torino will welcome Lazio to Turin on Sunday evening.
Torino
Starting with the hosts, while Torino might have got February underway with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Lecce, it appears that result was just a minor boost for the Bulls. Last seen putting in a nightmare performance as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Genoa, Roberto D’Aversa’s side have come free-falling down the Serie A standings and they are suddenly at the heart of a top-flight relegation scraps. Opening this weekend’s fixtures holding just a three-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, Torino have recorded just a single win from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Signing off January with an infamous 6-0 drumming away at Como, Sunday’s hosts have gained a reputation for their glaring struggles on home soil. In fact, D’Aversa’s men have lost four of their last five showdowns in Turin.
Torino Team News
Shown a first-half red card away at Genoa last weekend, Turkish youngster Emirhan Ilkhan will miss out through suspension on Sunday evening. Missing out last week with a reported calf issue, Torino are once again expected to be without Scottish international Che Adams.
Recently returning from a muscle injury, former Empoli defender Adrian Ismajli could make a first Serie A start since January 18th. Despite notching just a single Serie A strike so far this season, former Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata could be handed a full recall in the final third.
Lazio
As for the visitors, while Maurizio Sarri might still remain in the Stadio Olimpico dugout, the former Chelsea boss has a tremendous amount of pressure on his shoulders. Putting in another toothless performance last time out as they had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at Cagliari, the Eagles are only just clinging onto their spot in the top-half of the Serie A standings. Including a 2-0 loss at home against Atalanta on February 14th, Sunday’s guests have recorded just a single win from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes. Travelling to Turin this weekend sat nine points adrift of finding a route into the European spots, Lazio have also drawn consecutive Serie A blanks. Likewise, Sarri’s inconsistent squad have recorded just a sole strike in over 300 minutes of domestic action.
Lazio Team News
Yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season, French defender Samuel Gigot remains on the sidelines with a long-term ankle issue. Dealing with his own respective ankle injury over the past fortnight, Lazio will be unable to call upon former Barcelona superstar Pedro here.
Despite struggling to find his feet at the Stadio Olimpico this season, ex-Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares could be handed a full recall. Seeking a clinical edge in the final third, Senegal international Boulaye Dia could be handed a rare start on Sunday evening.
Torino vs Lazio Key Factors to Consider
- When Torino and Lazio met for their reverse Serie A showdown on October 4th, Sunday’s opponents played out a thrilling 3-3 stalemate at the Stadio Olimpico.
- Lazio have recorded just a single win from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
- Sarri’s side have bagged just a sole strike in over 300 minutes of domestic action.
- Torino have lost four of their previous five domestic appearances in Turin.
- The Bulls have failed to record more than a single strike in any of their previous seven straight battles in front of their own supporters.
Conclusion
While Torino and Lazio might have played out a thrilling 3-3 stalemate when they met at the Stadio Olimpico for their reverse Serie A battle on October 4th, we could be set for a nervy affair this weekend. With the pressure on Sarri’s shoulders still firmly at a boiling point, Sunday’s guests have also drawn consecutive blanks for the second time since opening 2026. Likewise, with Torino losing four of their last five domestic showdowns in Turin, we could be set for a nail-biting affair here.
Verdict: Over 4.5 goals
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Luckster