Torino and Udinese will compete on Monday evening at 8.45pm at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, in a match that could mark a turning point for both teams. Both arrive with four points after a week of the championship in which they showed mixed results and are determined to get out of the hottest areas of the table.
Torino started the season in a complicated way, suffering three defeats in the first five matchdays. The victory against Fiorentina and the draw with Bologna allowed the Granata to regain some serenity, but the defense remains worrying: in this start to the championship they have conceded eight goals. Furthermore, the performance at home was negative, with three consecutive defeats in front of the fans. The club hopes that the away match against Udinese can interrupt this negative streak and start earning points again.
Udinese, on the other hand, had a more balanced start, with a draw against Como and a victory over Monza. However, the next three matches saw the Friulians concede eight goals and show defensive fragility. The one-week break could be an opportunity to regroup and get back into shape. The club therefore presents itself with the aim of stopping the loss of points and regaining the rhythm.
Historically, the two clubs have faced each other 85 times, with a record slightly more favorable to Torino (32 wins against 29 for Udinese and 24 draws). In the last five matches, each team has won twice and drawn once, while the last home match saw Udinese triumph 2-1 thanks to Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp. Torino's last home win dates back to the previous championship, when they won 2-0 over a different opponent.
Among the protagonists expected for the match, midfielder Rolando Mandragora could make the difference. He has already scored and provided an assist in the first three games of the championship, demonstrating that he is in form. His experience with Udinese, where he played in 71 games and scored three goals, makes him an interesting candidate to try to turn the match in Turin's favor.
The match will be broadcast live on DAZN, Sky Sport, Sky Go and NOW TV, with the possibility of following it also via the DAZN app on tablets and smartphones. With the two teams looking for points, this match represents a crucial opportunity to change course and try to stabilize their position in the standings.