These Torino vs. Spezia predictions see two sides in need of a win face off in Saturday Serie A action. Both clubs are safely mid-table but will want to improve their standing as the run-in to the season approaches.
Torino vs. Spezia odds
1 – Torino to win – 7/10
2 – Pietro Pellegrini to score anytime – 11/2
3 – Under 2.5 goals scored – 4/6
4 – Torino to keep a clean sheet – 6/5
5 – 0-0 draw – 9/1
Torino’s record shows just one win out of their last 11 games. However, this does not tell the true story of the Granata’s form. Ivan Juric’s side have earned draws against Inter, Milan and Lazio over their last five matches courtesy of impressive defensive performances.
Going forward, Torino look less effective, as evidenced in their defeat to a 10-man Genoa side, but nothing should be taken away from the Granata’s showing over the last month. As a result, a bet on the home team to beat Spezia on Sunday is very much worth a look.
Fans will be hoping that having scored his first goal as a substitute last weekend, that Pietro Pellegrini could kick-start his career in Piedmonte. The young Italian forward came on as a half-time substitute against Lazio to replace Belotti and succeeded in doing what his stalwart captain could not, scoring from a corner.
Should Il Gallo not return for this weekend’s games, the on-loan Milan striker could once again be at the head of the Torino trident and favourite to score against Spezia.
Much like their hosts, Spezia have been far from prolific going forward this season, scoring just twice in their last six games. Thiago Motta’s top scorer, Simone Verde, has struggled to make it into the team in recent weeks, starting the last three matches from the bench.
The Aquilotti have averaged just over one goal per game, with Torino only slightly better, meaning a bet on under 2.5 goals scored on Sunday looks promising.
To further add to Motta’s attacking woes, the Granata have one of the most impressive defences in the league. Juric’s side have conceded fewer than any side out of the top four, meaning the odds are good for the hosts to secure another clean sheet on Saturday afternoon.
Given the two sides’ offensive struggles and the fact that Torino have drawn as many games as they have won this season, a correct score bet of a goalless draw could well end up paying out.
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Torino vs. Spezia last five matches
Torino last five matches
Spezia last five matches
Torino top goalscorers
| Player | Goal |
|---|---|
| 7 | |
| 7 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 |
Spezia top goalscorers
| Player | Goal |
|---|---|
| 7 | |
| 6 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 |
Torino vs. Spezia line-ups
Torino (3-4-3): Berisha; Buongiorno, Bremer, Rodriguez; Aina, Ricci, Pobega, Vojvoda; Lukic, Belotti, Brekalo.
Spezia (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Amian, Erlic, Nikolaou, Ferrer; Kiwior, Maggiore; Gyasi, Agudelo, Bastoni; Manaj.
Torino team news
Andrea Belotti went off injured against Lazio and it is unclear whether the Granata captain will return for Saturday’s game. Ivan Juric’s centre-back shortage increased as Armando Izzo suffered a hamstring injury, joining Koffi Djidji on the sidelines. Dennis Praet, Mohamed Fares and Simone Zaza are also out injured.
Spezia team news
Thiago Motta has the vast majority of his squad available, as both Arkadiusz Reca and Leo Sena could return from injury at the weekend. Viktor Kovalenko disappointed against Inter and may well be dropped for Kevin Agudelo, while Daniele Verde will also hope to start.