Preview: Torino vs Lazio - predictions, team news, lineups

Both were winning on the first day, Turin When Lazio When they meet on Saturday night, they aim to extend a bright start to the Serie A season.

After an impressive comeback in the first game of the 2022-23 season, the visitors arrived in Turin and the hosts saw off newly promoted Monza.

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Within minutes of the first whistle of the Serie A opener, Lazio found themselves with their backs against the wall. Louis MaximianoReckless dismissal in the debut match.

The recently arrived goalkeeper was sent off after six minutes against Bologna, Maurizio Sarriside conceded the first goal just before the break.

But not for the first time under their idiosyncratic supervision, Lazio turned things around from a losing position, Ciro InmobileThe 79th minute winner set off a jubilant scene inside the Stadio Olimpico.

For the fifth time since Sarri joined the club last summer, he has effectively turned zero points into three. Only last season’s runners-up Inter scored more goals in the same period.

Bianco Celesti underwent a style overhaul last season, finishing fifth and now aiming for the top four. Sergei Milinkovic-Savic remain in Rome to support their cause.

Lazio face a side that have drawn in their last three league games this week, before going head-to-head with likely top four rivals Inter next Friday, but they have a three-year spell against Torino. I have maintained my undefeated streak.

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Since Torino last beat the visitors on Saturday, back in May 2019, they have failed to beat them for the sixth time in a row. Burn five different managers in the process.

During that period there were many turbulent times for Turin’s second club, Ivan JuricGuidance for Il Toro showed the way back to the top 10 in Serie A.

Torino secured a place in the top half of last season’s final standings after finishing 16th and 17th in consecutive seasons, but lost out to Star Striker. Andrea Bellotti Currently looking for a new employer while defensively rocking Bremer has already left for city rivals Juventus.

Despite this, both the new signings and Belotti’s backup were at the forefront in Granata’s league opener last weekend. Alexei Milanchuk When Antonio Sanabria 2-1 victory over ambitious Monza.

Torino have only won one of their last eight home games against Lazio, after a 3-0 victory over Palermo in the Coppa Italia a week ago, but I’m sure they’ll do well this time. maybe.

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Another new Lazio boy will start in goal this week as former Spezia stopper, as summer signing Luis Maximiano has to serve a suspension after being sacked on day one. Ivan Provedel debut.

Niccolo Casale Returning from ban, he could also make his first appearance at the club and Maurizio Sarri could team up with the former Verona man Alessio Romagnoli Visitor’s Back 4 – Fellow Defender Francesco Acerbi I am in the cold.

Sarri can’t summon an injured winger Pedrorecovering from an ankle problem, but Ciro Immobile leads the front: The former Turin striker has scored seven goals in his last seven Serie A matches with his former club.

Meanwhile, Torino’s defensive options are: Pale Shores From Ajax in midweek, Alessandro Bongiorno returned from suspension.

However, the host has no injured pair David Zima Alexei Miranchuk suffered a thigh injury in the match against Monza.

Toro manager Ivan Giulic has maintained the 3-4-2-1 formation that served him so well last season, with Antonio Sanabria starting as the only striker and West Ham loan player last season. intend to do something. Nikola Vlasic As one of two attacking midfielders, he stepped in to replace Miranchuk.

Turin’s possible starting line-up:
Milinkovic-Savic; Gigi, Bongiorno, Rodriguez. Shingo, Rinetti, Rich, and Aina. Radonžić, Vlasic.Sanabria

Candidates for Lazio’s starting XI:
Provedel; Lazari, Casale, Romagnoli, Marsic. Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi, Basic.Anderson, Inmobil, Zaccani

We say: Torino 1-2 Lazio

Lazio have not only been successful in signing players this summer, but the team continues to adapt to a ‘Sarriball’ style and, like last week, has shown resilience when needed. So they are able to continue their winning start despite facing his one of Serie A’s mid-tier tough customers.

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