Torino – Crotone Prediction & Picks (04.04.2018)

Torino and Crotone meet at Stadio Olimpico di Torino, in a match for the 27 th round of Serie A. The two teams tied (2-2), on 15-10-2017, in the previous match for this edition of the league . The history of recent direct matches is favorable to the home team, which records 1 win and 2 draws in the last 3 matches. In this match the home factor may be decisive, since the Crotone presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.

Torino:

The home team is currently in the 9 th position of the league, with 36 points won, after 8 wins, 12 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Juventus, by (0-1). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Hellas Verona, by (2-1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses in away matches, with 18 goals scored and 23 conceded; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 29 goals scored and 13 conceded. For the championship, Torino won 15 points out of 30 possible, after 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 home matches. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 26 matches in the competition, they suffered the first goal 12 times and only managed 1 comeback. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 13 home matches for this competition: they have scored 10 of their 20 goals between minutes (31′-45 ‘).

The Torino> enters this unmotivated match, after a foreign snub, by 2-1, in the visit to the arena of Verona. The home team usually acts in a 4-3-3, favoring a faster style of play, being that the three most advanced players are Niang, Belotti and Falque. The player responsible for defining and leading the attacks of his team is the Nigerian Obi. The local coach will not be able to count on Cristian Molinaro, because he is injured, as well as Nicolás Burdisso, who will also be away, because he is suspended.

Crotone:

After 5 wins, 6 draws and 15 losses, the away team is currently in the 17 th position of the league, with 21 points won. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Benevento, by (3-2). In the last match, they lost in a home match against SPAL, by (2-3). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 away matches for the championship, Crotone has 2 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses, so they have won 7 points out of 30 possible. The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so they have not displayed great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 26 matches in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 17 times and only managed 1 comeback. In the last 13 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 6 of their 12 goals between minutes (61′-75 ‘).

The Crotone enters this unmotivated match, after a home-made snub, by 2-3, at the reception to the SPAL. The foreign team usually acts in a 4-3-3, favoring a slower style of play, being that the three most advanced players Nalini, Budimir and Ricci. The player responsible for defining and leading the attacks of his team the Italian Andrea Barberis. One of the best qualities of the visiting team is the aerial duels, taking into account the size of its players. Coach Walter Zenga will not be able to count on Marco Tumminello and Stoian, for being injured.