Napoli-Torino is a match valid for the 28th day of Serie A and is played on Friday at 8:45 p.m.: odds, predictions, live TV and streaming.
Francesco Calzona, former deputy of Sarri and Spelletti, is trying to reknit those threads that were broken during the Garcia and Mazzarri managements. A sort of “return to the past” that for the moment seems to be working: Napoli in the last four games has grown in all respects but especially on that of the game.
After the two draws with Barcelona and Cagliari, two consecutive victories came (Sassuolo and Juventus) that have allowed the Azzurri to climb a few positions and remain at least on the Champions train: they are only seventh, -8 from Bologna fourth, but the feeling is that they can still have their say in a season finale that promises sparks and twists. Especially with regard to qualification for the European cups, since this year even the fifth could detach a pass for the queen event. The success over the hated Bianconeri last Sunday certainly rekindled enthusiasm: Juventus made many mistakes under the goal but a more cynical Napoli eventually came out on top (2-1) thanks to Raspadori’s tap-in after Osimhen’s missed penalty. Before the eagerly awaited return match with Barcelona in the Champions League, the partenopei go in search of more precious points in the advance match with Torino, coming off a not-so-exciting draw (0-0) in the direct clash with Fiorentina.
The Granata, who were down 10 for most of the second half, still managed to put the Viola in trouble but failed to take advantage of a number of attractive chances. Europe remains far away for Ivan Juric’s team.
Napoli-Torino: the latest news on the lineups
Calzona’s only doubts at the moment are in defense, where Rrahmani is causing some concern: if the former Verona man should not, Ostigard is ready. On the left out, however, Mario Rui is favored over Olivera. For the rest, the Azzurri coach will field the same team that beat Juventus, with Zielinski replacing Traoré.
Problems in midfield for Juric, who loses Ricci to disqualification and Ilic to injury. It’s therefore up to the unprecedented pair of Gineitis and Linetty. Also out are Vojvoda, Tameze, Lovato and Schuurs.
The prediction
In recent days, in addition to victories, Napoli has also found goals again, scoring a total of 8 between Sassuolo and Juventus. On the other hand, Calzona’s team continues to struggle in its own half, and it is no coincidence that the last clean sheet dates back more than a month. Hypothetically, therefore, a positive result for the Azzurri against a Torino side that is usually less solid away than when playing at home: the total goals will be at least three.
The probable formations of Napoli-Torino
NAPOLI (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Ostigard, Juan Jesus, Mario Rui; Zambo Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia.
TURIN (3-4-1-2): Milinkovic-Savic; Djidji, Buongiorno, Rodriguez; Bellanova, Linetty, Gineitis, Lazaro; Vlasic; Okereke, Zapata.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
