Torino VS Napoli live preview Serie A
Torino:
After an embarrassing Coppa Italia exit to Frosinone at home, Napoli faced further setbacks with a 4-0 defeat against Roma just before Christmas and a contentious goalless draw against Monza in their last match of the year.The recent game against Monza saw both managers sent to the stands, and Napoli failed to score despite attempting 25 shots on Michele Di Gregorio's goal, adding to the frustrations of the fans.In their defense of the Serie A title, Napoli has gathered only 28 points so far, marking one of their least impressive performances at this stage of the season since their return to Serie A in 2007. The last time they accumulated fewer points at this stage was in the 2019-20 season.
Napoli:
Torino has faced setbacks in their recent encounters with Napoli, losing each of their last five league matches against them and scoring only one goal in the process. However, they may see the current struggles of their visitors as an opportunity to improve their dire record.Despite being only four points and two places below Napoli after 18 games, Torino has settled into a mid-table position under coach Ivan Juric. This follows a period of struggle under various coaches, including Mazzarri. While Torino lost 1-0 to Fiorentina in their final match of 2023, a four-game unbeaten run before that, featuring two wins and two draws, has kept them in contention for a top-six finish by the end of the season.
Analysis:
With Torino being known for their defensive solidity at home and Napoli struggling to score over the festive period, compounded by the loss of key players, it is anticipated that the match between the two teams will likely be low-scoring. A single moment of brilliance or even an unexpected turn of events may be the deciding factor at the final whistle.
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