Both teams have made a poor start to the season: Fiorentina vs Torino prediction
The third-round Serie A match between Fiorentina and Torino will take place on 5 September at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence. Both teams have lost their opening two league matches and are yet to collect a point.
Fiorentina: seven conceded and no goals scored
Fabio Grosso's side began the season with a heavy 4-0 defeat to Roma before suffering a surprise 3-0 home loss to Serie A newcomers Frosinone. As a result, Fiorentina have a goal difference of 0-7 after two rounds.
Following their poor start, the club strengthened the attack by signing Beto, Pedro Gonçalves and Willy Gnonto. The hosts can also draw confidence from their head-to-head record: Fiorentina have lost only one of their last 36 Serie A home matches against Torino.
Torino: losing run continues
Ignazio Abate's side also began the league campaign with two defeats, losing 2-1 to AC Milan before being beaten by Sassuolo. Torino were then knocked out of the Coppa Italia after facing Monza, suffering a third consecutive defeat in all competitions.
Their away form offers little encouragement either, with Torino winning only one of their last 10 matches on the road. However, their attack includes several experienced options, including Ché Adams, Giovanni Simeone and Duván Zapata.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Fiorentina have lost their opening two Serie A matches by an aggregate score of 7-0.
- The last three meetings between these teams have ended in draws.
- Torino have won only one of their last 10 away matches.
The sides could fail to produce a winner again: Fiorentina vs Torino prediction
Both teams look vulnerable defensively and head into the match under serious pressure. Fiorentina should improve going forward after strengthening their squad, but their current problems are too obvious to consider the hosts clear favourites.
Torino are also far from their best, but they are capable of exploiting spaces and creating chances of their own. Given three consecutive draws in the head-to-head meetings, another even and high-scoring contest looks the most logical outcome.
