Torino vs Monza prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the eighth round of Italy's Serie A, Torino will face Monza on October 23, 2026. It is a rare occasion when the home side will be the clear favorite.
Torino vs Monza team news and expert analysis
The Turin club finished 12th in the spring with 45 points. Now, under head coach Abate, they lost to Monza in the cup and were beaten in most of their Serie A matches, only finding their stride in the autumn. In October, however, they pleasantly surprised everyone by beating Udinese and Parma in successive games.
The team from the Milan suburbs ended its debut spell in Serie A with relegation from last place in 2025. But they returned immediately, helped by a successful playoff campaign. Despite their cup success, life in Serie A has been difficult so far. Just before the international break, they finally picked up a much-needed win. Then, in the previous round, after Lazio's defeat, they suddenly thrashed Cagliari.
Simeone and company score 1.43 goals per game while conceding noticeably fewer—1.29. The newcomers play much more entertaining football, although their goal difference is also negative: 1.86 goals scored, but as many as 2.14 conceded.
Previous meetings: Torino vs Monza
Torino had gone 12 games in a row without a defeat. However, they lost to Monza in the cup last month.
Both clubs have improved recently. But taking the home-field advantage into account, we are backing the hosts with a 0 handicap (odds: 1.6).
Torino vs Monza: key statistics and trends
- Torino have won both of their last two matches
- 71% of Torino's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 2.71
- Monza have lost one of their last four matches
- 86% of Monza's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 4.0
Torino vs Monza: possible starting lineups
Torino play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Lucas Perry - Coco, Ismajli, Djidji - Caccamani, Fitz-Jim, Mandragora, Daniel Bragança, Fortini - Vlašić, Simeone
Monza play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Ternquist, Carboni, Lucchesi, Kouadio, Robinson, Cutrone, Ricardo Mangas, Akinsanmiro, Folorunsho, Birindelli, Gustavo Varela
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