Torino are on a three-match undefeated run in Serie A. On Sunday, Il Toro will visit Udinese at the Stadio Friuli in a mid-table Serie A fixture.
Udinese are 15th in the Serie A standings and are winless in three straight matches in the division. The Zebrette are struggling for points currently. Seven points currently separate Udinese from the relegation zone in Serie A.
The Zebrette need a win to improve their chances of securing Serie A survival this season. Torino won’t be an easy team for Udinese to play. Ivan Juric’s team is playing well and 10 points off of the top five.
Torino aren’t likely to finish in the top five of Serie A this season. However, Il Toro could still qualify for Europe with a strong second half of the Serie A season.
Il Toro are Serie A’s third-most in-form team going into the weekend. Torino picked up 13 points from the last 18 points available.
The defence has been excellent with four goals conceded and 10 goals scored across the team’s last six matches in Serie A.
Udinese took eight points from the last 18 points available in the Serie A. The Zebrette scored 10 goals and conceded nine times in their last six games.
Torino are on a two-match winning streak in Serie A versus Udinese. Earlier this season, Torino claimed a 2-1 win over Udinese.
Il Toro scored in the eighth minute through Josip Brekalo and again in the 48th minute through Gleison Bremer. Udinese scored in the final 13 minutes thanks to Fernando Forestieri.
Il Torino have a great head-to-head record against Udinese over the course of the teams’ last 10 matches in Serie A.
Torino posted a record of 6W-2D-2L in Serie A. Udinese have a strong home record and are unbeaten in five of their last six matches at home.
Juric’s team has been poor on the road this season. Torino have picked up a mere eight points from 30 on possible this season. Five of their last six matches away from Turin ended without a victory.
Udinese caretaker coach Gabriele Cioffi will be without Gerard Deulofeu is ruled out with a red card. Juric will be without Breme due to a red card suspension as well. Midfielder Mohamed Fares is ruled out with a ligament injury.
Defender Ola Aina is a doubt following a positive COVID-19 test. Forwards Pietro Pellegri and Andrea Belotti are both doubts due to leg injuries.
Torino are in great form but are poor on the road. Sunday’s game should see both teams find the back of the net as the game finishes as a draw.