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Serie A: Torino vs Lazio
Kickoff
Time: 2024-02-23 03:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/GUGLIELMO
MANGIAPANE
In last
weekend’s Serie A match, Torino secured a 2-0 victory over Lecce at home. They
have been performing well recently, maintaining an unbeaten record of three
wins and three draws in the last six league rounds. Currently, Torino sit at
10th place in the Serie A standings with a record of nine wins, nine draws, and
six losses. They are only five points behind sixth-placed Roma, which presents
an opportunity for them to qualify for European competition. Torino have always
placed significant importance on their defensive capabilities. This season,
their defensive performance is notably
stable. They have scored a total of 23 goals while conceding 20 so far in the
league. Their style of play is characterized by a strong defense and a
relatively weaker offense, making them one of the teams with the fewest goals
scored in Serie A. Torino primarily employ a defensive-oriented 3-4-3
formation. Their midfield excels in interceptions and assisting defensive
efforts, which serves as their key survival strategy.
Lazio
achieved a significant victory by defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 at home, in the
first leg of round of 16 in the Champions League. This win undoubtedly provided
a major morale boost for them. However, in their subsequent Serie A match at
home against Bologna, Lazio suffered a 1-2 defeat. Playing two matches within a
week seemed to have taken a toll on them, and they appeared fatigued during the
game. Currently, Lazio occupy the eighth position in the Serie A standings,
with a record of 11 wins, four draws, and nine losses. They are seven points
behind the top four in the league, making it challenging to compete for a
Champions League qualification spot. In terms of statistical performance, Lazio
have scored 29 goals and conceded 26 in the league so far. This suggests that
they have maintained a balanced performance in both offense and defense. Lazio
predominantly employ a 4-3-3 formation. Their strength lies in gaining midfield
control through dynamic running, which enables them to create passing
opportunities and launch offensive attacks.
Lazio hold a
stronger overall strength and reputation compared to Torino. In their previous
10 encounters, Lazio have enjoyed a favorable record with four wins, four
draws, and two losses. This track record suggests that Lazio have often come
out on top when facing Torino. Considering their superior history, it is
reasonable to be optimistic that Lazio can perform well and potentially secure
a positive result in this upcoming match against Torino.
Torino’s
Last 5 Games: WDDWD
24-02-17
Torino 2-0 Lecce
24-02-11
Sassuolo 1-1 Torino
24-02-04
Torino 0-0 Salernitana
24-01-27
Cagliari 1-2 Torino
24-01-13
Genoa 0-0 Torino
Lazio’s Last
5 Games: LWWLD
24-02-18
Lazio 1-2 Bologna
24-02-15
Lazio 1-0 Bayern Munich
24-02-10
Cagliari 1-3 Lazio
24-02-05
Atalanta 3-1 Lazio
24-01-29
Lazio 0-0 Napoli
Head To Head
Record:
23-09-28
Lazio 2-0 Torino
23-04-23
Lazio 0-1 Torino
22-08-21
Torino 0-0 Lazio
22-04-17
Lazio 1-1 Torino
21-09-24
Torino 1-1 Lazio
Prediction: Lazio to win or Draw