Fiorentina vs Torino

Fiorentina

<p>Following a 2-1 loss to Napoli last time out, Fiorentina, 18th in Serie A, hosts Torino at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. The fixture carries significance for both sides as they seek to stabilise inconsistent campaigns. The match is framed as an opportunity to reset for a team that has had defensive issues but occasional attacking flashes.</p> <p>Both sides have shown defensive vulnerabilities and moments of attacking promise. The encounter could be open and competitive, depending on how the defenses hold.</p> <p>Fiorentina's season has been inconsistent. They have defeats in 50 percent of their league matches so far. In their broader run, they have won just three of their last 20 Serie A games, underscoring the urgency to improve.</p> <p>Defensive frailties remain a feature, with Fiorentina conceding 1.55 goals per home match on average.</p> <p>Historically, Fiorentina carry a psychological edge. They are unbeaten in their last six Serie A meetings with Torino and have avoided defeat in 28 of the last 33 clashes. Four of the previous six encounters ended level, suggesting they often avoid losing but struggle to convert advantage into victories.</p> <p>Ending back-to-back defeats [DDWLL] remains one objective ahead of the match. The fixture could offer a chance to stem the slide.</p> <p>A 4—2—3—1 formation with Roberto Piccoli in attack is expected against II Toro.</p>

Torino

<p>Torino sit 13th in the table as they return to Serie A after a Coppa Italia exit, a 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan on Wednesday.</p> <p>Their recent form has yielded only three points from the last 15 available, reflected in the sequence [LLLLW].</p> <p>Away from home, they have three wins in their last 16 away league fixtures, underscoring long-term inconsistency on travels.</p> <p>Defensive issues remain a concern for Torino, who are conceding an average of 1.74 goals per game in Serie A. That rate could prove problematic against Fiorentina, a side that tends to create chances at home.</p> <p>Tactically, the contest may hinge on which defence can hold its structure under pressure.</p> <p>Both teams have shown they can score, and recent matches have trended toward higher goal totals; an open contest again is a possibility.</p> <p>A 3-4-2-1 formation with Sandro Kulenović in attack is anticipated against Fiorentina, the Purples.</p>