In the Coppa Italia semifinals but with Serie A in serious jeopardy. Empoli, in dire straits, pulled off a huge upset in Turin by beating Juventus and earning a historic spot in the next round, but right now they also need points in the league to somehow climb out of the relegation zone.
However, this will not be the case, because against this Torino side, which has only lost in Bologna in the last three months and, moreover, with an own goal, it is not easy for anyone. Even against Parma, Paolo Vanoli’s team showed that they are in good shape, enjoying a period of maximum confidence and, above all, capable of doing things that were unthinkable in previous years. That said, it is clear that in this match there is a team that is well ahead and could repeat the same result as in the first leg. In essence, in this case, and not in form.
In Tuscany, in fact, a goal from Adams from midfield was enough to give the Granata the three points. This time, the match will be much easier, partly because of the huge emergency that is currently forcing D’Aversa to play almost the same players all the time. Without substitutes, in a team that is also paying too much mentally, it is difficult to recover. Even against Roma, after conceding a goal after 20 seconds, Empoli never managed to create anything in front of Svilar. This is a sign of something that goes beyond the physical emergency in midfield. The feeling is that the problem right now is mental. And that puts everything at risk.
Odds comparison
Torino’s victory is priced at 1.80 on Goldbet and Lottomatica and 1.80 on Snai.
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The prediction
Torino are in good shape, both physically and mentally, and are even dreaming of a possible European place. Vanoli has the right men in the right places and can also make choices. This is something that D’Aversa cannot do. All this leads us to say that the three points are almost assured for the Granata.
Probable line-ups for Torino-Empoli
TORINO (4-2-3-1): Milinkovic-Savic; Walukiewicz, Maipan, Coco, Biraghi; Casadei, Ricci; Lazaro, Vlasic, Elmas; Adams.
EMPOLI (3-4-2-1): Silvestri; Goglichidze, Marianucci, De Sciglio; Gyasi, Grassi, Henderson, Pezzella; Cacace, Esposito; Colombo.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-0