Torino vs Verona prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2023-01-03 13:30.
Serie A (SA) action returns to Stadio Olimpico in Turin after the World Cup break which didn’t come at the most convenient time for Torino, as they were on a run of one competitive defeat in six outings (W4, D1). Ivan Jurić’s men seemed to continue in good heart over the hiatus by going unbeaten across their four friendlies, including a 4-1 victory over fellow top-half contenders Monza in their last outing, meaning they should enter this clash in high spirits.
Torino will end the day inside the top ten should they secure a result here against Hellas Verona and their fans will be confident of doing just that as the Maroons last lost a home H2H back in 2014 (W1, D4 since). After beating Cittadella, Milan and Sampdoria across their last three games at Stadio Olimpico di Torino, the hosts now go in search of their first run of four competitive home victories since July-August 2019.
In contrast to their hosts, Verona certainly welcomed the arrival of the World Cup as they were on a disastrous run of ten consecutive SA defeats. With only five teams in history losing more top-flight SA matches in row during a single season, it’s hardly a surprise that Verona have spent the break propping up the SA table with a league-high 29 goals conceded!
The visitors will have to do without their fans in Turin after they were banned from travelling to this game following crowd trouble during their friendly match with Croatian side Istra, when more than 30 people were arrested. Showing fighting spirit on the pitch is what the club wants and Verona haven’t given up yet, naming their third coach of the season in Marco Zaffaroni, who will take charge of his first match aiming to guide his side to a first victory over Torino in since 2018 (D4, L2).
Players to watch: Nikola Vlašić has registered an assist in three consecutive home matches for Torino, also scoring in the last one. Verona’s last SA goal was scored by former Torino player Simone Verdi, who has netted four of his last six top-flight goals at this stadium.
Hot stat: Verona have lost each of their five SA matches to see them score first!