Torino v Fiorentina Preview

Torino host Fiorentina on Saturday evening looking to make amends from the collapse against Bologna that cost them two points.

Lyanco has been included in the squad for the first time since December following injury, whilst Simone Zaza could start in favour of Andrea Belotti, who is without a goal from open play since the end of August.

Fiorentina are above Toro in the Serie A table, but of their fourteen points they have gained this season, only one has been gained away from home.

Prediction
Torino 2-1 Fiorentina

Bologna 2-2 Torino

Torino threw away a 2-0 lead as some dreadful defending cost the Granata a victory in Bologna on Sunday afternoon.

Lorenzo De Silvestri and Iago Falque returned to the starting eleven following injury, whilst Koffi Djidji was surprisingly preferred to Emiliano Moretti in defence.

Toro took the lead after fourteen minutes when Iago Falque scored a sensational goal from twenty-five yards out, despite seemingly being off balance after pressure from Filip Helander.

Soualiho Meite had a chance to double Torino's lead, but his curling effort went narrowly over the bar. 

However, ten minutes into the second half, Torino did get a second goal when Iago Falque dispossessed Adam Nagy and set up Daniele Baselli to score. 

However, the home side reduced the deficit just five minutes later when Federico Santander reacted quickest after Mitchell Dijks' header hit the post. 

Bologna then equalised thirteen minutes from time when Salvatore Sirigu's poor clearance was intercepted by Arturo Calabresi, who then broke through some weak Toro challenges to score. 

Toro were unable to find a winner, and were made to settle for a point which considering the performance in the first hour, was very disappointing.

Forza Toro

Bologna v Torino Preview

Torino travel to Bologna on Sunday afternoon knowing that a third consecutive Serie A victory could take them into the top six.

Lorenzo De Silvestri has returned from injury so could return to the starting eleven, whilst Vittorio Parigini could start after an impressive substitute appearance against Frosinone before the international break.

Bologna started the season poorly, failing to win any of their opening four games, but back to back home victories against Roma and Udinese have increased optimism.

Prediction
Bologna 1-2 Torino

Torino 3-2 Frosinone

Alex Berenguer scored an excellent goal to spare Torino's blushes as they almost squandered a 2-0 lead against Frosinone.

Daniele Baselli and Simone Zaza both returned to the starting eleven as Torino were looking for a second consecutive victory.

Andrea Belotti almost gave Toro the lead in the early stages, but his low shot rebounded off the post, however the Granata did not have long to wait for their first goal.

On twenty minutes, Simone Zaza's clever assist set up Tomas Rincon, and the Venezuelan fired home a low shot from outside the area.

Toro doubled their lead just a minute into the second half, when Zaza's initial shot was saved by Marco Sportiello, Daniele Baselli was on hand to score.

However, just before the hour mark, Frosinone had a lifeline as Edoardo Goldaniga bundled home from a corner. Toro were furious that the goal was allowed to stand, as the home side felt Salvatore Sirigu had been fouled in the build up.

Moments later, Frosinone were level, as shambolic defending allowed Camillo Ciano to head home Joel Campbell's cross.

Walter Mazzarri responded immediately by bringing on Vittorio Parigini, and the youngster made an immediate impact, as his cross caused havoc in the Frosinone defence. The ball eventually fell to Alex Berenguer who curled home from just outside the penalty area to give Toro the lead.

Torino held on for a crucial three points, although the manner of the performance was a little concerning.

Forza Toro

Torino v Frosinone Preview

Torino will look for consecutive victories when they host Frosinone at the Stadio Grande Torino on Friday night.

Toro have still not scored a first half goal this season, and will look to change that statistic against  Frosinone who are yet to win since gaining promotion to Serie A in the summer.

Lorenzo De Silvestri is injured after picking up an injury against Chievo, so Alex Berenguer and Ola Aina should start as wing backs, whilst Simone Zaza could start after scoring the winner in the same game.

Frosinone are coached by former Torino player and Primavera coach Moreno Longo, who is sure to get a warm reception from the Toro supporters.

Prediction
Torino 3-1 Frosinone

Chievo 0-1 Torino

Torino left it late to claim their second win of the season, as Simone Zaza's first goal for the club earnt the Granata all three points.

There was once again a surprise in Walter Mazzarri's starting eleven, as Simone Edera was given his first start of the season.

Despite starting brighter, the home side struggled to create any clear cut chances, with Edera going the closest for either team with an effort that went narrowly wide of the post.

Chievo should have taken the lead in the opening stages of the second half, but Mehdi Léris blazed over the bar when well placed.

At the other end, Ola Aina almost scored his first goal in a Toro shirt, after being set up by substitute 

Simone Zaza, but the Nigerian wing back was denied by former Torino keeper Stefano Sorrentino.

With Toro looking for their first away victory of the season, Iago Falque made his return from injury off the bench as they desperately searched for a winning goal. 

Torino were rewarded with only two minutes of normal time remaining, when a move started by Ola Aina's interception ended with Simone Zaza scoring his first goal in a Toro shirt.

Iago Falque should have doubled Torino's margin of victory in injury time, but the Spaniard failed to hit the target from Andrea Belotti's assist. However, Zaza's goal was enough to give the Granata a deserved victory.