Torino vs Lazio prediction, H2H and probable lineups — March 1, 2026
As part of matchday 27 in the Italian Serie A, Torino will face Lazio. The showdown will take place in Turin on Sunday, March 1. Kickoff is set for 18:00 Central European Time. I'm offering a prediction focused on the attacking potential of this match.
Match preview
Torino’s season has been a rollercoaster, with the Turin side showing confident, controlled football in some games, but losing focus in others. The team is still fighting for a mid-table finish in Serie A, but frequent slip-ups against lower-ranked opponents have made upward movement in the standings difficult.
Torino's defensive instability has been particularly glaring, with late-game mistakes often leading to conceded goals. In this aspect, the “Bulls” have the worst record in the league.
The recent defeat to Genoa spelled the end for head coach Marco Baroni. Roberto D'Aversa has taken the reins—he was relegated from Serie A last season with Empoli.
At home, Torino plays more organized football: the team looks more confident with the backing of their fans and often uses set pieces as a weapon to create dangerous chances. However, the problem of low scoring persists, and the proximity to the relegation zone calls for drastic measures.
Lazio come into this fixture in mixed form, posting inconsistent results. The sale of key players and a lack of serious reinforcements have played a cruel joke on the “Eagles,” reflected in their current league position.
Offensively, Lazio have looked rather modest, and the absence of a reliable striker is worrying. None of their players have scored more than three goals in Serie A, and averaging just one goal per game is certainly not what Maurizio Sarri had in mind.
Still, Lazio remain a strong side, as both Milan and Juventus have discovered. Yet against lesser opponents, the team frequently drops points and sits mid-table, with little claim to European spots.
On the bright side, the Romans are still alive in the Coppa Italia, where they will battle Atalanta for a spot in the final. Their chances of lifting silverware are slim, but this looks like their last opportunity to secure European football this season.
Match facts
- Torino have lost four of their last five home matches.
- Lazio are unbeaten in their last seven away games.
- Torino average 1 goal per home match, while Lazio average 0.7 goals per away match.
Probable lineups
- Torino: Paleari, Coco, Maripan, Marianucci, Pedersen, Lazaro, Gineitis, Anjorin, Vlasic, Zapata, Simeone.
- Lazio: Provedel, Tavares, Romagnoli, Provstgaard, Marusic, Rovella, Taylor, Dele-Bashiru, Cancelleri, Zaccagni, Maldini.
H2H
Torino have not beaten Lazio at home since 2019.
Prediction
Expect a fierce midfield battle and both teams trying to dictate the tempo. Picking a favorite is tough, but this game promises goals. My bet is on the total goals being over 1.5.
