Torino VS Juventus Match Prediction

Juventus kept two clean sheets in the earlier meetings this season on the way to two victories that extended their advantage over their local rivals. They now have 20 wins, six draws, and just three losses in the last 29 fixtures with Torino. Here's a look at the last five results:

Jan 3, 2018: Juve 2-0 Torino (Coppa Italia)
Sep 23, 2017: Juve 4-0 Torino
May 6, 2017: Juve 1-1 Torino
Dec 11, 2016: Torino 1-3 Juve
Mar 20, 2016: Torino 1-4 Juve

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Torino vs Juventus Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Torino are at 15/4 to win, a draw is at 14/5, and a Juventus win is at 7/10.

Torino will begin play in ninth place- a fairly customary kind of position for them- on 36 points from their first 24 matches in Serie A. They have only lost four times, which is the fourth lowest of the entire league, but they have had a very large amount of draws (12) which has held them back from challenging for European places so far. They are five behind Sampdoria as it stands, though they have taken 11 points from their last five matches (none of which have been losses).

As for Juventus, they come off that disappointing performance at home to Spurs on Tuesday, and they might either take it out on their Turin rivals or end up repeating the same sorts of errors. They are in second with 62 points from 24 matches, and they have been constantly chasing shadows behind Napoli. They remain a point back of the leaders despite having won each of the last five games in the league.

At home, Torino have been average so far. They have just two defeats in 12 outings there, but they have five draws that have kept them from being serious contenders. They have had a lot of good results of late, though, and they come into this match with three wins running and a total of ten points in their last four matches. The Old Lady's away record in Serie A has been quite good with just one draw and one loss in 12 games. They are three back of Napoli there, though, so this is where they have lost the ground to the leaders. Still yet, five wins from the last five shows a real spirit about them.

A no for both teams to score, via Ladbrokes, is set at evens.

Torino vs Juventus Prediction

One of Torino's biggest issues this season has been the lack of ability to kill off games, dropping a number of points along the way. Due to this inability to close out teams, they will be punished here.

Correct Score Prediction: Torino 1-2 Juventus

Team News

Walter Mazzarri looks all set to have a full side to pick from for this huge Turin derby.

Key Man

Torino might just feel that now is the ideal time to strike a cord and notch a famous win.  Juve have come off a tough match and they might just be a bit dispirited. That could lead to Torino having a chance to rock the boat a little. One man that has not been in the type of form that he was in last season is Andrea Belotti. The Italian, who was oh so prolific last season, has just five goals in 18 appearances, but he will hope to kick on after scoring last weekend in their win over Udinese.

Team Form

Torino have three wins and two draws in their last five matches:

2-0 home win vs Udinese
1-1 draw at Sampdoria
3-0 home win vs Benevento
1-1 draw at Sassuolo
3-0 home win vs Bologna

Torino Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-3-3

Team News

Max Allegri has injuries that will keep center back Benedikt Howedes, center midfielder Blaise Matuidi, winger Juan Cuadrado, and striker Mario Mandzukic out of action.  Center back Andrea Barzagli is nearing a return from injury, while center midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will be out with a suspension.  Paulo Dybala remains a question mark for the Old Lady.

Key Man

Many of the headlines from the Spurs match will have to inevitably revolve around Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine star scored twice inside of nine minutes, once from the spot, but also missed a crucial penalty that could end up eliminating them entirely from the competition. With Dybala still recovering, he is unquestionably the man for the big moment and you would not back against him adding to his 14 Serie A goals this season.

Team Form

Juve have a draw and four wins in their last five matches:

2-2 home draw vs Tottenham (UCL)
0-2 win at Fiorentina
7-0 home win vs Sassuolo
0-1 win at Atalanta (Coppa Italia)
0-2 win at Chievo

Juventus Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-3-3

Juventus have had a great record of late against this Torino side, only allowing their rivals to get one single point off of them in the last seven meetings. And though Torino are playing well and have seen their most illustrious neighbors come off a tough Champions League tie, they are still very much underdogs and would be lucky to get a point.

Torino have won three straight home matches and are unbeaten in four.