Torino - Lecce predictions and free betting tips [16/02/2024]

On Friday, 16 February, within the framework of the 25th round of the Italian Serie A, Torino will host Lecce at home. Last weekend, the "bulls" missed their chance to beat Sassuolo and get closer to the European zone, while the visitors suffered their 10th defeat in the championship, losing to Bologna with the score 4:0.

Projected line-ups

Torino: Milinkovic-Savic; Djidji, Lovato, Rodriguez; Bellanova, Ricci, Ilic, Lazaro; Vlasic; Zapata, Sanabria.
Lecce: Falcone; Venuti, Pongracic, Baschirotto, Gallo; Kaba, Ramadani, Oudin; Almqvist, Krstovic, Banda.

Stadium

The match will be held in Turin at the Olimpico Stadium.

Torino

Torino still remains a contender for a finish in the European zone and ranks 10th in the Serie A standings, having one game in hand and trailing 5 points behind the 6th place. Although Ivan Juric's team does not impress with its play, few of the white-brown opponents find it easy in head-to-head battles. Over the last 10 rounds, the hosts lost only to Fiorentina (1:0), winning four times and drawing five times.

After their victory over sinking Cagliari (1:2), the Turin side lost points in the matches against Salernitana (0:0) and Sassuolo (1:1) last weekend. The only home defeat in the current campaign the "bulls" suffered from future champion Milan's Inter, and overall, they have gained 20 points in 11 home matches. Moreover, the hosts conceded only six goals on home soil, which is the best result in the league.

Lecce

Currently, Lecce ranks 13th in the Serie A table, five points clear of the drop zone. The Apulians will have to make a considerable effort to avoid relegation, especially as their recent form is not very encouraging. Recently, the visitors ended a six-match winless streak (1 draw and 5 defeats) with a home victory over Fiorentina, with a score of 3:2. However, they suffered another setback last weekend: Lecce lost 4:0 away to Bologna.

The guests' away performance also forebodes nothing good on Friday: after a December draw with Empoli, they suffered five defeats in a row. Moreover, the visitors gained only five points in 12 away matches, surpassing only Frosinone and Cagliari in this respect.

Head-to-head battles

The "Maruni" will try to make up for their painful debacle against Torino in the first round with a score of 0:1. Moreover, the "bulls" have come out on top in the three most recent head-to-head duels.

Prediction for the match Torino - Lecce

Torino rarely stumbles at home and will do its utmost to narrow the gap to the European zone this coming weekend. Little doubt arises about the fact that the hosts surpass their opponent both in experience and in performer selection. Lecce plays dreadfully away from home and has been in a crisis in recent weeks. My prediction – the favourites will chalk up a run-of-the-mill victory.

Prediction for the total

Torino has only conceded 6 goals at home this campaign and is known for their very solid defence. It makes sense to bet on "both to score: no".

Prediction for corner kicks

The hosts will dominate and attack more, while Lecce will be satisfied with a draw from a tournament point of view. I expect the "bulls" to win in terms of corner kicks.

Prediction for yellow cards

Both teams earn 2.5 yellow cards per match, so confidently place your bet on the total number of cautions being over 3.5.

Prediction for the score

I'll place a bet on the exact score of 1:0 in favour of Torino.