Torino

vs

Sassuolo

Injuries & Suspensions

• Torino: Z. Aboukhlal (Muscle Injury), C. Adams (Muscle Injury), A. Ismajli (Muscle Injury), F. Anjorin (Hip Injury), M. Pedersen (Back Injury), D. Zapata (Muscle Injury)
• Sassuolo: D. Boloca (Muscle Injury), F. Cande (Knee Injury), A. Fadera (Yellow Cards), E. Pieragnolo (Knee Injury), D. Bakola (Knee Injury), D. Berardi (Injury)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: W W D D L
• Away: W L W D W

H2H (Last 5)

• 2025-12-21 · Sassuolo · 0-1 · Torino
• 2024-02-10 · Sassuolo · 1-1 · Torino
• 2023-11-06 · Torino · 2-1 · Sassuolo
• 2023-04-03 · Sassuolo · 1-1 · Torino
• 2022-09-17 · Torino · 0-1 · Sassuolo

Match Preview

Torino have home advantage and favourable H2H; both sides have injuries, but Torino's familiarity at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino and recent results edge them ahead.

Key Notes

Context and form: Torino arrive with an uneven season: 11 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses overall, showing inconsistency but capable of picking up results at home. Sassuolo are slightly steadier with 14 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses and occupy 10th place with 49 points in the standings - marginally better in the table. This fixture is typically tight and season context suggests both need points for differing objectives.

Injuries and availability: Torino are hit by several absences - Zakaria Aboukhlal, Cyrus Adams and Arijan Ismajli are missing through muscle injuries; Azeez Al- Anjorin is questionable with a hip issue, and other players like M. Pedersen and Duván Zapata are doubtful. Those absences reduce Torino’s attacking and defensive options. Sassuolo also face issues: D. Boloca and F. Cande are out with muscle and knee injuries respectively. Both teams must manage rotated lineups, but Torino retain enough experience and a home-boost to influence the match.

Head-to-head and matchup notes: Recent H2H results include a December away victory for Torino at Sassuolo and several close encounters. Historically, Torino have defended well at home and can grind out narrow wins against mid-table sides. Sassuolo travel with tactical flexibility but have shown vulnerability on the road at times.

Why the pick: Despite Torino’s injuries and inconsistent season, home advantage and positive H2H nudges the balance in their favour. The odds make the home outcome a reasonable selection: Torino are likelier to exploit familiarity with their pitch and crowd to secure points. Expect a tight, low-scoring match where Torino’s home organisation and set-piece quality could decide the result.

Risks: If Torino’s key attackers are absent and Sassuolo bring pace on the counter, the visitors can take advantage. The selection carries moderate risk given both teams’ fitness concerns.

Prediction

Torino win • Odds 2.57 • Confidence 5/10