Torino vs Lazio prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2024-09-28 10:30.
[p]Heading into matchday six, it’s Torino who have surprised the rest of Serie A to claim top spot thanks to an unbeaten start (W3, D2). Victory in a five-goal thriller against Hellas Verona kept up that impressive record (3-2) to hand them the outright lead of the Italian top-flight for the first time since 1976/77.[/p]
[p]Coppa Italia disappointment may have followed in midweek, but even after their 2-1 defeat to Empoli in that competition, Torino will still be full of confidence as they look to remain unbeaten across their first six matches in a Serie A campaign for the first time since 1992/93. With just one loss to their name across their prior 16 home league outings (W8, D7), manager Paolo Vanoli and his side look set to continue their rich vein of form, although that lone defeat did come against upcoming opponents Lazio. [/p]
[p]The visitors, who have enjoyed a solid, if unspectacular start to their own campaign, arrive in Turin looking to spoil the party. A return of seven points from their five matches thus far (W2, D1, L2) leaves Marco Baroni’s side four points adrift of their hosts, but their confidence was boosted by an impressive 3-0 away victory over Dynamo Kyiv in midweek UEFA Europa League action that saw both teams reduced to ten men. [/p]
[p]Lazio have enjoyed playing against Torino over recent seasons, losing just one of their last ten Serie A H2Hs (W5, D4). That run includes a five-match unbeaten run on this ground (W3, D2), and with Lazio keeping clean sheets in each of those last two such matches, defence could be their best form of attack here as they hunt for another positive result. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Duván Zapata’s towering presence continues to be a major threat for Torino, especially as his last eight Serie A goals – including two this season – have all been scored with his head. Meanwhile, Lazio’s Nuno Tavares is looking to make some personal history here by becoming the first Serie A player on Opta record (since 2004/05) to record four assists across his first four appearances in the competition. [/p]
[p]Hot streak: Lazio’s last seven Serie A matches all saw both teams score (W2, D3, L2). [/p]
[p][i]Written by Nathan Evans[/i] Â [/p]