There are several high-profile games scheduled for this round but Torino vs Fiorentina may turn out to be the most entertaining clash this weekend.
Torino were undefeated after the first five rounds in Serie A but the last five were a complete disaster. Il Toro’s 1-0 defeat in Rome last week was their fourth in the last five rounds. The only excuse that can be given is the fact that Torino faced primarily teams like Lazio and Inter Milan.
But the next task is no less difficult as Fiorentina have played their best football in years. You really have to appreciate what Fiorentina have achieved lately. Six wins in a row in all competitions, a single defeat in their last 10 games, and they won the last few with their two main scorers on the sidelines.
Raffaele Palladino turned La Viola into a Top 4 team and their wins over Lazio, AC Milan, and Roma prove that Serie A has a new contender this season. A win over Torino could send them as high as second place in the league, and given that Il Toro lost four of their last five, Fiorentina’s fans should be excited about this trip.
How the bookies view it: Odds look risky
While Fiorentina’s reputation precedes them, bookmakers do not expect them to have an easy match. Betano gave the hosts 12/5 to win on Sunday, while the visitors sit at 5/4 to win away. You can opt for the draw at 43/20.
Recent head-to-head: Tight and unpredictable
Torino and Fiorentina rarely produced wonders between them, with only one of their last five H2Hs ending with over 2.5 goals. In that short period, La Viola won twice, Torino won once, and two games ended level.
Players to watch: Too many goalscorers in one team
Raffaele Palladino has been blessed with a proactive squad, as their 21 Serie A goals this season were scored by 11 different scorers. And with Albert Gudmundsson out and Moise Kean likely to sit this one out again, it is difficult to pick the best alternative.
Christian Kouame has served as a replacement so far but the striker is yet to celebrate his first Serie A goal of the season. If Kean gets confirmed out, Kouame could get the full 90 minutes again and potentially make the difference.
Probable line-ups
Torino: Milinkovic-Savic, Coco, Maripan, Masina, Pedersen, Ricci, Linetty, Vlasic, Lazaro, Adams, Sanabria
Fiorentina: De Gea, Dodo, Comuzzo, Ranieri, Gosens, Adli, Richardson, Ikone, Beltran, Sottil, Kouame
Anything else catch the eye?
While Torino found themselves on the losing end in the majority of their recent games, the team only lost once at home in Serie A so far. Fiorentina’s schedule is packed and Palladino will make rotations, which further supports our prediction that this fixture will not be as one-sided.
Torino will not go down without a fight and their braces against Lazio, Inter, Atalanta, and Milan prove that the team is capable of scoring goals against the best. Both teams to score is the top pick ahead of this fixture, while we also like the Draw No Bet option for La Viola.
This Serie A match between Torino and Fiorentina will be played on Nov 3, 2024 and kick off at 14:00. Check below for our tipsters best Torino vs Fiorentina prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
