The hosts can extend their strong run: Torino vs Monza prediction
The eighth-round Serie A clash between Torino and Monza will take place on October 23, 2026, at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. Both teams head into the meeting on the back of emphatic victories: the Turin side thrashed Parma 3-0, while Monza comfortably defeated Cagliari 4-0. However, the hosts have looked more consistent in recent rounds, picking up ten points from their previous five league matches.
Torino: results have improved significantly
Ignazio Abate's side made a difficult start to the season but have gradually found a better balance between attack and defense. After beating Udinese 2-1, Torino produced an even more convincing performance against Parma, winning 3-0. Giovanni Simeone scored his first Serie A goal of the season and then completed his brace, while Che Adams also got on the scoresheet.
The Turin side have collected ten points across their last five league matches and now have a chance to record three consecutive league wins for the first time since 2019. Several attacking players are also in strong form: Simeone, Adams, and Sandro Kulenović have already scored at least twice each. Among the absentees, Ricardo Rodríguez is the notable miss after suffering a thigh injury.
Monza: home wins are coming, but away form remains a problem
Ivan Jurić's team have also been gradually improving their results and have won two of their last three Serie A matches. The 4-0 victory over Cagliari was particularly impressive, with Gustavo Varela scoring twice and once again underlining his status as the team's main attacking threat. Before that, Monza defeated Sassuolo 2-1, but in between those victories they fell to Lazio 1-3.
The visitors' main weakness is their away form. Including last season in the top flight, Monza have collected just 11 points from their last 23 Serie A away matches. At the same time, the team have never beaten Torino in six league meetings, although a month ago they managed to defeat the Turin side 1-0 in the Coppa Italia.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Torino have collected ten points in their last five Serie A matches.
- Monza have yet to beat Torino in six league meetings.
- Gustavo Varela has scored six goals in six Serie A appearances for Monza.
Home advantage should help the favorite: Torino vs Monza prediction
Both teams head into the meeting full of confidence after emphatic victories, so the match could be quite open. Monza can cause problems with Varela's form and their quick attacking moves, but the team are noticeably less reliable away from home and have yet to replicate their performances in front of their own fans.
Torino have looked more composed in recent weeks, improved their attacking output, and gained confidence from two consecutive victories. If the hosts maintain their current finishing level and do not allow Varela too much space, they should have enough arguments to claim another win.
