Torino will be looking to end a worrying slide in form when they welcome an in-form Parma side to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino for a Friday Serie A clash.
The Bulls have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, finding themselves stuck in the bottom half of the table, while the visitors arrive in Turin with the wind in their sails following a string of positive results that have seen them climb above their hosts.
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Torino vs Parma key stats
- Parma are unbeaten in their last five Serie A games, winning three and drawing two.
- Torino are in bad form, with six losses in their last eight home games.
- Three of their last five meetings have seen over 2.5 goals.
Torino vs Parma preview: A tactical battle for mid-table supremacy
| Torino | vs | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | 12th |
| 30 | Points | 34 |
| 28 | Goals For | 20 |
| 49 | Goals Against | 32 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
| 13th | Home Rank | 17th |
| 14th | Away Rank | 8th |
With the Serie A relegation zone looming behind them, Torino could find their situation worsening, especially considering Parma’s strong recent form on the road.
Torino continued their inconsistent run of results after suffering a 2-1 loss to Napoli last Friday, a result that made it three defeats in their last four matches.
Torino have let in 49 goals so far this season, giving them the poorest defensive record among all Serie A sides that have collected at least 30 points.
The Granata are now only six points clear of the relegation zone, but their upcoming schedule could offer a chance to ease those worries, as four of their next five opponents are from the bottom half of the table, including three teams currently in the drop zone.
Encouragingly, Torino have managed to win two of their last three league matches at home, and they will be aiming to build on that by securing consecutive home league victories for just the second time this season.
Parma, meanwhile, arrive in better form and sit four points ahead of their hosts. Their 0-0 draw against Fiorentina last weekend stretched their unbeaten run to five matches.
Parma are currently on a five-match unbeaten run, which includes impressive away victories against AC Milan and Bologna.
Although the Crusaders have scored only five goals during their run, they remain the league’s joint lowest-scoring side with 20 goals.
Their strong away performances have played a key role, as they have lost just once in their last nine league games on the road.
With the home side struggling, they are in search of an identity and a defensive formula to stop their poor form and avoid being dragged into the relegation battle.
Torino vs Parma form guide & betting tips
| Torino | vs | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| D-L-L-W-L | Form | W-W-W-D-D |
| 11 | Points | 4 |
| 16th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 6 | Goals For | 5 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 2 |
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Whispers predicts: Torino 1-2 Parma
Parma’s form in recent weeks have been impressive, with their unbeaten run of five games, giving them an edge in this tie. Torino are currently struggling to find a winning formula, having lost four of their last five matches, but they usually manage to score at home.
The bookmakers currently have Torino as the favourite at odds of 2.05, while a Parma victory is priced at 3.90. These odds reflect the home advantage usually afforded to the Bull, but they also acknowledge the visitors' superior league position and form.
A draw is priced attractively at 3.00, offering significant value given Parma's high draw percentage this season. We also expect goals in the game, with over 2.5 goals priced at 2.30.
We are also backing both teams to score (BTTS), priced at 1.95, while a 2-1 correct score in favour of Parma is available at odds of 13.00 with the bookmakers.
> BTTS - Yes at 1.95 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 2.30 | Likelihood: Probable
> Away win at 3.90 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: 2-1 at 13.00 | Likelihood: Possible