Roma vs Torino Predictions

Roma vs Torino predictions ahead of this Serie A clash. Roma, sticking with their head coach, face Serie A rivals Torino on Thursday night at Stadio Olimpico, aiming to turn around their recent form. Read on for our free match preview and betting tips

Serie A | Oct 31, 2024 at 7.45pm UK at Stadio Olimpico

Roma vs Torino Predictions

Can Either Team Fix Their Fragile Defences in This High-Stakes Showdown?

• Torino’s Away Form Sparks Drama: Torino have both scored and conceded 10 goals in their away matches this season, averaging two goals at each end per game. An explosive pattern when playing away from home.
• Roma’s Defensive Woes Continue: Roma have kept just one clean sheet in their four home games this season, conceding 11 goals overall, indicating they could be vulnerable to Torino’s persistent attack.
• Both Teams Love to Concede: A staggering 67% of Torino’s matches this season have seen both teams scoring, which increases to 80% in their away games—hardly the mark of a solid defence!

Our Tips

As we look forward to the clash between Roma and Torino at the Stadio Olimpico, emotions are running high for both teams. Roma, having suffered a brutal 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Fiorentina, are in desperate need of a turnaround. Their form has been erratic, and their fans are growing restless as the pressure mounts on coach Ivan Juric. For Torino, things haven’t been much smoother. After three consecutive defeats, they finally managed to scrape a 1-0 win against Como, but their attacking force remains questionable despite the goals they’ve been able to muster.

Both sides are walking a tightrope, and this match could be a defining one for their seasons. With Torino looking to build on a slight recovery, and Roma fighting for redemption after a chaotic few weeks, this promises to be a highly charged affair. It’s not just a game, it’s a battle for dignity, for points, and maybe, for the future of their respective managers. Will Roma’s fragile defence hold up? Or will Torino, bolstered by recent momentum, manage to break through in what could be an unpredictable spectacle?

Best Bet: Both Teams to Score

Given the recent form and defensive woes of both sides, our top betting tip for this match is backing both teams to score. It’s not a stretch to imagine goals at both ends considering the shaky backlines. Roma, despite their struggles, still have the attacking talent to find the net, especially with Artem Dovbyk starting to show some form in recent weeks. At the same time, Torino have been surprisingly effective in front of goal, even if their results haven’t always reflected that.

Looking at the stats, Torino’s matches away from home have been particularly goal-heavy. They’ve scored 15 goals in nine matches, while conceding 14—a combination that suggests that there are always plenty of chances in their games. When you consider that Torino’s matches have seen 67% of both teams finding the net, and that figure rises to 80% in away games, it becomes difficult to argue against this tip.

On Roma’s side, they have only managed one clean sheet in four home games this season, highlighting their defensive fragility. Their tendency to concede is evident, and even though their offence has only clicked sporadically, they’ve still managed nine goals so far. This doesn’t exactly scream high-scoring prowess, but Torino’s porous defence offers them an opportunity to bag at least one or two.

Our BettingTips4You expert, Luca Pratesi, summarises it well:
“Roma’s defensive frailties, combined with Torino’s consistent ability to score away from home, make this a prime fixture for both teams to get on the scoresheet. It’s not just about form, it’s about necessity—neither side can afford to sit back, and we should see an open game with goals on both sides.”

The desperation on both ends will likely push both teams to take risks, meaning mistakes at the back will be inevitable. Torino have scored in their last three games despite suffering some narrow defeats, while Roma’s disjointed backline could easily crumble under pressure. This match-up has all the ingredients for a BTTS (Both Teams to Score) scenario.

Correct Score Prediction: Roma 2-2 Torino

Now, on to the prediction that really gets the heart racing—a 2-2 draw feels like the most likely outcome for this one. Here’s why: despite Roma’s troubles, their home advantage and attacking talent should ensure they get on the scoresheet more than once. Artem Dovbyk, with three goals to his name, could certainly lead the charge, particularly against a Torino defence that has struggled to keep clean sheets this season.

But Roma’s defence has been anything but reliable. They’ve conceded 11 goals already, and Torino’s frontline, led by Che Adams and Antonio Sanabria, is more than capable of exploiting this vulnerability. With Torino’s knack for scoring, particularly away from home, and Roma’s inability to keep teams out, it’s hard to imagine anything other than both sides finding the back of the net multiple times.

In their last five matches, Torino have shown they can score—netting six goals across three of those games, including a 3-2 loss to Cagliari. Combine that with Roma’s tendency to let in goals (especially after their thrashing by Fiorentina), and you have the makings of a high-scoring affair. A 2-2 draw seems to balance out both teams’ attacking potential and defensive weaknesses perfectly.

At this point, it’s hard to imagine either side getting away with a clean sheet. This 2-2 prediction aligns well with our best bet of both teams to score, and frankly, a draw could be the most balanced result given how both sides have struggled for consistency.

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