Reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan will be looking to close the gap on the top of the standings this weekend when they welcome Torino to the Italian capital.
Confidence was built by Simone Inzaghi’s side in midweek with a healthy 4-0 home win over Red Star. Life could be very difficult for Torino this weekend, with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram both expected to be recalled.
However, Torino will take a lot of confidence from their start to the season after winning three of their opening six matches. A win for the visitors would see them end the round above the champions.
Odds: Inter Odds-On for Home Success
Despite losing their last match at the San Siro, Inter are heavily favored to bounce back to winning ways this weekend. Torino are a huge price on the moneyline, despite impressing in the Italian top-flight so far this term.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Inter Milan | -305 |
| Draw | +458 |
| Torino | +875 |
Competitive Clash Likely Based on Previous Meetings
| Total | Inter Milan | Torino | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 30 | 18 | 4 | 8 |
| Serie A Games | 30 | 18 | 4 | 8 |
| Goals | 77 | 53 | 24 |
Cagey affairs have been common when Inter and Torino have locked horns in Serie A.
Despite low-scoring clashes, Inter have won their last four against their Italian rivals, with the last win for the visitors in this fixture coming back in January 2019.
🚨⚽ TIP: A one-goal winning margin has been crucial in four of the last seven meetings between the sides. (Torino (+2) @ -115)
Inter Milan Team News
Inter made wholesale changes to the team for the Champions League win over Red Star in midweek. Marko Arnautovic netted in the success, but he is unlikely to retain his place.
Nicolo Barella will be absent once again for Inter, with the midfielder set to return at the end of the month. Canadian international Tajon Buchanan is also missing.
Possible Lineup
Yann Sommer (GK); Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni, Denzel Dumfries, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Piotr Zielinski, Federico DiMarco, Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram
Key Stat
Inter’s 17-match unbeaten sequence at the San Siro was ended against AC Milan in their last home match. They haven’t lost back-to-back home matches since April 2023.
Torino Team News
Much of Torino’s early season success has been down to the fact that they have been able to field almost the same eleven every week.
However, they may need to adjust slightly this weekend, as the visitors will be without Perr Schuurs. The defender picked up a knee injury in their latest fixture.
Possible Lineup
Alberto Paleari (GK); Mergim Vojvoda, Saul Coco, Adam Masina, Valentino Lazaro, Samuele Ricci, Adrien Tameze, Ivan Ilic, Borna Sosa, Antonio Sanabria, Duvan Zapata
Key Stat
A positive for Torino is the fact that Inter have already conceded multiple goals in three league games this season. That is as many times as they had conceded that many goals throughout the entirety of the first half of last season.
Inter Milan vs. Torino Prediction
Inter will be back to full strength for this home clash with Torino on Saturday. However, the away side has looked capable of springing upsets in back matches already this term.
We still expect Inter to get over the line and claim maximum points, but it may be a closer encounter than many expect.
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