Torino will face off against Cremonese at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in Serie A this Saturday. Cremonese, currently in ninth place with 20 points, have won five out of their 14 league games. On the other hand, Torino, also with 14 points, are struggling with just three wins and are placed 13th, tied with Cagliari.
The hosts have been on a poor run of form, failing to secure a win in their last six games across all competitions. In their recent match, they suffered a 3-2 defeat at home against AC Milan, with Christian Pulisic scoring a brace to seal the victory for the visitors.
Meanwhile, Cremonese has been showing signs of improvement, winning their last two games, including a 2-0 victory over Lecce. The team will be looking to maintain their winning streak in this upcoming fixture.
Head-to-head, Torino holds the advantage with 16 wins in their 30 meetings against Cremonese. However, the last encounter between the two teams ended in a 2-2 draw. Both teams have a history of high-scoring games, with five of their last seven meetings producing over 2.5 goals.
Torino has struggled defensively, conceding eight goals in their last two home games. On the other hand, Cremonese has been clinical in front of goal, scoring five goals in their last three away matches. With Torino having the worst defensive record in Serie A this season, Cremonese will look to capitalize on their vulnerabilities.
In terms of player availability, Torino is expected to have Ivan IliÄ, Ardian Ismajli, and Giovanni Simeone back in the lineup. However, Perr Schuurs remains sidelined, while Alberto Paleari and Adrien Tameze face late fitness tests. Cremonese, on the other hand, will welcome back Giuseppe Pezzella to the starting XI.
Considering Torino’s defensive struggles and Cremonese’s recent form in front of goal, we predict a 2-1 victory for Cremonese in this fixture. Our betting tips include Cremonese to win, over 2.5 goals, both teams to score, and at least one goal in the second half.
In conclusion, Torino will have a tough challenge against an in-form Cremonese side, and it will be interesting to see how both teams perform on the day.
