Torino vs Inter: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 26.04.2026
One of the standout fixtures of Serie A’s Matchday 34 will be played on Sunday at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, where the local side Torino hosts Inter. The Nerazzurri are closing in on the Scudetto, but Roberto D’Aversa’s men have found new life since the managerial change and are more than capable of making things difficult for the favorites on home turf. Here’s my take on the likely outcome of this intriguing showdown.
Match preview
Since Roberto D’Aversa took charge, Torino have looked far more lively than they did in the first half of the season. In the seven matches under their new boss, the Granata have picked up 13 points — a tally bettered only by Juventus in that stretch, highlighting just how much the team’s energy and spirit have changed.
Their most recent outing, a goalless draw against Cremonese, wasn’t the most exciting, but more telling were the 2-0 win over Lazio and a gritty 2-3 defeat to Milan, where Torino arguably deserved more based on the chances they created. Up front, the main question revolves around Duván Zapata: he missed the last match due to a thigh injury but, if fit, could reclaim his spot from Che Adams and add some muscle to the hosts’ attacking threat.
Inter arrive in Turin riding the high of an emotional Coppa Italia semi-final comeback. Cristian Chivu’s side trailed Como 0-2 in the second leg, only to turn it around and win 3-2, booking their ticket to the final against Lazio. In Serie A, they boast a commanding 12-point lead over second place.
The Nerazzurri aren’t always perfect in open play, but their strength lies in their ability to grind out results even when the script turns against them. After struggling for goals in March, Inter have surged in April—netting 15 times in just four games. Petar Sučić and Hakan Çalhanoğlu showed in the win over Como that Inter’s squad depth is once again a major asset.
Probable lineups
- Torino: Paleari, Ebosse, Ismajli, Coco, Obrador, Gineitis, Casadei, Pedersen, Vlašić, Zapata, Simeone.
- Inter: Sommer, Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni, Dumfries, Sučić, Zieliński, Mkhitaryan, Henrique, Esposito, Thuram.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Inter have beaten Torino in each of their last eight meetings, including a 5-0 rout in the first half of this Serie A campaign and a 2-1 win in the Coppa Italia.
- Four of the last six matches between these sides have seen over 2.5 total goals.
- Torino have not taken any points off Inter since spring 2022, when they held the Milan giants to a 1-1 draw at home.
Prediction
Torino are playing with more courage and aggression, and D’Aversa’s influence is clear, so don’t expect a walk in the park for the league leaders here. The hosts have the energy to set the tempo, especially if Zapata is fit to start and can put pressure on Inter’s centre-backs. But the Nerazzurri have too many weapons to slip up: squad depth, a run of high-scoring games, title motivation, and a psychological boost after their Coppa Italia comeback against Como. Torino could find the net and make things nervy, but the visitors’ class should shine through when it matters most.
