Torino vs Monza Preview: Prediction, Team News and Predicted Lineups – 23 October 2026. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Torino's recent strong form and unbeaten record against Monza support backing them to win. Their home momentum and attacking improvements contrast with Monza's poor away points tally and defensive vulnerabilities, making a home victory the most credible outcome despite Varela's threat.
Torino's recent scoring form and Monza's poor away points support a narrow 1-0 home win, despite defensive risks from frequent BTTS matches.
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Torino welcome Monza to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Friday, 23 October, with both sides looking to build on emphatic Serie A victories.
Torino vs Monza — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Torino's recent wins contrast with Monza's fewer victories, favouring the home side.
Torino look stronger on recent form, while Monza remain vulnerable after weaker results.
Torino and Monza look closely matched defensively, pointing towards a tight scoreline.
Monza create more chances, leaving Torino under pressure to match their attacking tempo.
Three Punchy Stats
- 8 in 10: Both teams scored in eight of Torino's last 10 league matches.
- 6 in 6: Gustavo Varela has scored six goals in six Serie A appearances.
- 11 from 23: Monza have earned just 11 points across their last 23 Serie A away fixtures.
Scoring Consistency
Recent attacking records for Torino and Monza are shown below.
Defensive Stability
Recent defensive records for Torino and Monza are shown below.
The hosts arrive following a commanding 3-0 win over Parma, while Monza thrashed Cagliari 4-0. With seven goals scored and none conceded between them on Monday, both teams approach this Gameweek 8 encounter with renewed confidence.
Ignazio Abate's Torino are chasing a third consecutive league victory for the first time since 2019, but Ivan Juric's visitors have already demonstrated their ability to frustrate the Granata.
Torino Finding Their Rhythm Under Abate
After an inconsistent opening to the campaign, Torino have collected 10 points from their last five league matches, establishing themselves in 10th place.
Successive victories over Udinese and Parma have transformed the mood in Turin, with the latest performance particularly encouraging.
Giovanni Simeone scored twice against Parma, ending his Serie A drought, while Che Adams also found the net.
The attacking improvement is significant. Torino have averaged 1.5 goals across their last 10 league fixtures, alongside 10 attempts per match.
Adams, Simeone and Sandro Kulenovic provide different attacking options, while Nikola Vlasic offers creativity behind the forwards.
Defensively, Torino have also improved compared with the corresponding stage of last season, conceding five fewer goals.
However, their defensive record remains vulnerable, with both teams scoring in eight of their previous 10 league fixtures.
That balance between improved attacking output and defensive inconsistency could shape Friday's contest.
Monza's Attacking Revival Faces an Away Test
Monza travel to Turin sitting 14th after winning two of their previous three Serie A matches.
Their 4-0 demolition of Cagliari represented their most convincing performance of the campaign, with Gustavo Varela scoring twice and Eddy Kouadio and Jay Robinson also contributing.
Varela has been particularly impressive since arriving in Italy, scoring six goals in six league appearances.
His movement and finishing could trouble a Torino defence that has conceded an average of 1.4 goals across its last 10 league matches.
Monza's attacking figures are encouraging, averaging 1.7 goals and 12.9 attempts over their previous 10 league outings.
Nevertheless, their away record remains a major concern.
The Brianzoli have collected just 11 points from their last 23 Serie A away matches, while their two most recent league trips ended in defeat.
Juric must therefore find a way to translate Monza's home attacking confidence into a more disciplined performance on the road.
Head-to-Head and Tactical Outlook
Torino remain unbeaten against Monza across six Serie A meetings, although the visitors secured a 1-0 Coppa Italia victory in Turin last month.
That result offers Monza encouragement, particularly against opponents who have occasionally struggled to maintain defensive concentration.
Torino should look to establish control through Rolando Mandragora and Daniel Braganca, allowing Vlasic to operate between Monza's midfield and defensive lines.
Meanwhile, Monza's attacking approach will likely revolve around Varela, supported by Robinson and the movement of their wide players.
With both teams demonstrating improved finishing, defensive transitions could prove decisive.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Torino will be without Ricardo Rodriguez, Emirhan Ilkhan and Niccolo Fortini through injury.
Adams and Simeone are expected to lead the attack following their contributions against Parma.
Monza remain without Matteo Pessina and Jan Ziolkowski, while Idrissa Toure is doubtful. Lorenzo Lucchesi returns from suspension.
Torino predicted XI: Perri; Comuzzo, Ismajli, Coco; Belghali, Mandragora, Braganca, Cacciamani; Vlasic; Adams, Simeone.
Monza predicted XI: Tornqvist; Kouadio, Goglichidze, Carboni; Birindelli, Akinsanmiro, Ondoa, Mangas; Colpani, Robinson; Varela.
Torino vs Monza Prediction: 2-1
Torino's improving form and home advantage make them narrow favourites, but Monza possess enough attacking quality to threaten.
Varela's goalscoring form should ensure a competitive contest, although the visitors' persistent away difficulties could ultimately prove costly.
With Adams and Simeone finding their rhythm, Torino have the attacking options to edge an entertaining encounter and extend their winning sequence.
Match Result (Torino to win)
This market requires Torino to be the winning team after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. The exact final score does not matter, provided Torino have scored more goals than Monza at the final whistle. A draw or a Monza victory results in a losing selection.
Correct Score (1-0)
This exact-score market requires the match to finish precisely 1-0 to Torino after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. It settles as a win only if Torino score exactly one goal and Monza score exactly zero goals. Any other scoreline, including a 2-0 or 2-1 Torino victory, results in a loss.
📊 Market Explainer
Match Result Market
Selection: Torino to win. Choose the home win, draw or away win after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties are excluded from settlement.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Torino vs Monza 1-0. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Torino to win @ 6/5
The Match Result market requires Torino to secure the victory after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. A draw or a Monza win results in a losing selection. Torino’s recent upturn in results provides a strong platform for this selection, contrasting sharply with Monza’s established difficulties when playing away from home. The hosts approach this fixture having collected 10 points from their previous five league matches, recording back-to-back victories against Udinese and Parma. Their most recent 3-0 win demonstrated a functioning forward line, with Che Adams and Giovanni Simeone both finding the net. Torino have averaged 1.5 goals per match over their last 10 league fixtures, generating an average of 10 attempts per game to sustain that scoring rate.
That home momentum meets a visiting side with a dismal travelling record. While Monza secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Cagliari on Monday, their away form tells a different story. The Brianzoli have managed to collect just 11 points across their previous 23 Serie A away fixtures, suffering defeat in both of their last two league trips. Furthermore, Torino remain unbeaten in all six previous Serie A meetings between the clubs.
The most credible threat to a home victory comes from Gustavo Varela, who has scored six goals in his first six league appearances. The visitors also claimed a 1-0 Coppa Italia victory in Turin last month, proving they can frustrate Ignazio Abate’s side. However, with Simeone ending his Serie A goal drought and Torino chasing a third consecutive league victory, the hosts possess the necessary attacking rhythm to overcome a Monza team that consistently struggles on the road.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Torino have collected 10 points from their previous five league matches, including back-to-back victories.
- Monza have managed just 11 points across their last 23 Serie A away fixtures.
- Torino remain unbeaten in all six previous Serie A meetings between the two clubs.
Risk Factor: Monza won 1-0 in Turin last month and Gustavo Varela's six goals in six appearances threaten Torino's home advantage.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Chasing a third consecutive league victory, armed with a six-match unbeaten Serie A record against Monza.
Gathered just 11 points across their last 23 away league matches, losing both of their last two trips.
⚔️ Pick 2: Torino vs Monza 1-0 @ 6/1
Selecting a 1-0 home victory requires Torino to score exactly once and prevent Monza from finding the net, with any other outcome after normal time resulting in a losing bet. While both sides arrive following high-scoring victories, this market demands a precise evaluation of how Monza’s away struggles interact with Torino’s recent form. The hosts have demonstrated enough attacking capability to find a decisive goal, averaging 1.5 goals per match over their previous 10 league fixtures. The recent performances of Che Adams and Giovanni Simeone, who both scored against Parma, suggest Torino can break down the visiting defence.
Justifying a Torino clean sheet presents a sterner test of the facts. The visitors average 1.7 goals and 12.9 attempts over their last 10 league outings, while Torino have seen both teams score in eight of their previous 10 league fixtures, conceding 1.4 goals per match in that sequence. However, Monza’s severe difficulties on the road provide the counter-balance. Securing only 11 points from 23 Serie A away matches highlights a team that routinely fails to translate its home attacking confidence into effective away performances, losing their last two away trips. Torino have also conceded five fewer goals than at this exact stage last season.
A single Torino goal aligns with their recent momentum, while Monza’s established pattern of away defeats supports the clean sheet possibility. The selection remains highly vulnerable to Gustavo Varela’s excellent individual goalscoring form, but Torino’s six-match unbeaten Serie A sequence against Monza makes a narrow 1-0 victory a credible reading of the fixture.
Risk Factor: Torino concede 1.4 goals per match with frequent BTTS, making a clean sheet a challenging prospect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Match Result market require for Torino to win?
Torino must be ahead after 90 minutes plus stoppage time; a draw or Monza win loses.
How does the Correct Score 1-0 market settle?
The match must finish exactly 1-0 to Torino; any other score loses the bet.
Why is Torino's recent form relevant to betting?
Torino's 10 points from their last five matches support their status as favourites.
What makes Monza's away record important for bettors?
Monza's 11 points from 23 away matches show long-term struggles on the road.
Does Gustavo Varela's form affect the Match Result market?
Yes, his six goals in six appearances pose a clear threat to Torino's win.
Could Torino's defensive record threaten the 1-0 correct score?
Yes, both teams scored in eight of Torino's last 10 matches, challenging a clean sheet.
