The 208th Derby della Mole will captivate Turin this weekend as Torino and Juventus seek redemption from recent disappointments. The Serie A’s 32nd matchday unfolds at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Saturday. Torino, currently ninth with 44 points, faces Juventus, sitting third with 62 points. Torino’s narrow 3-2 defeat against Empoli in their last outing pushed them six points adrift from the top six, intensifying the urgency for a strong defensive comeback. Despite their setback, Torino boasts a solid home record, losing just once in their last ten league games at home and securing seven clean sheets.
Meanwhile, Juventus, trailing six points behind AC Milan and leading Bologna by four points, seeks to maintain their momentum following consecutive victories against Fiorentina and Lazio. However, Juventus faces scoring challenges, having won only two of their last ten league matches and failing to score in four games during this period. With mounting pressure and a recent poor away form, Juventus aims to elevate their performance for the derby clash against Torino.
Turin vs Juventus Lineups: Last Starting 11
Key Points:
- In four of the last five Serie A derbies between these sides, there have been two or fewer goals
- In seven of Torino’s last eight league games at this venue, there have been fewer than three goals
- Torino have seen under 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten Serie A matches
- Juventus have seen the total goals end up being fewer than three in their last four league games
- Juventus haven’t won any of their last four away league games
Our prediction:
In the previous encounter, Juventus secured a 2-0 victory, but circumstances have evolved since then. Torino’s determined pursuit for a top-six position continues despite setbacks. Their resilient defense is expected to rise to the occasion, potentially limiting goal-scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Juventus has struggled away from home, failing to clinch a win in their last four league matches on the road. This suggests a closely contested match, leading us to predict that the upcoming Torino vs Juventus fixture will witness under 2.5 goals.
