Torino vs Inter Milan

Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino hosts an exciting Serie A match-up between Torino and Inter Milan.

It’s been over a month since Torino last won a match in Serie A, with a dismal 2-0 Derby della Mole loss to Juventus on the stroke of the international break condemning them to a fourth consecutive league game without winning (D2, L2). On top of that, ‘I Granata’ have failed to get on the scoresheet in three top-flight outings in a row for the first time since November 2014, casting further doubt on their bid to escape from the bottom half of the table. Manager Ivan Juric has traditionally struggled against Inter (W1, D2, L9), with his teams drawing a blank on seven occasions! Since only two sides starting this round lament a worse scoring record than Torino (6), the home side’s agonizing run looks destined to continue.

On the other hand, Inter Milan let a two-goal lead inside the first 15 minutes slip through their fingers in a frustrating 2-2 draw against Bologna before the break, falling two points behind Serie A leaders AC Milan. Simone Inzaghi’s men have blown hot and cold across their last three league games (W1, D1, L1), but they’ve been nothing if not consistent away from home. Not only have ‘I Nerazzurri’ won their last four Serie A games on the road, but they did it ‘to nil.’ You’d need to go back to 1966 for the last time Inter won more consecutive away matches without conceding, so motivation shouldn’t be in short supply. Considering they’ve netted precisely once on their two most recent visits to Torino, another shutout could be essential.