Verdict: Hakan Calhanoglu over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 1/1
Bookmaker: Luckster
Knowing that they can be crowned Serie A champions this weekend, Inter Milan will travel to Turin on Sunday evening when they meet Torino.
Torino
Starting with the hosts, while Torino might open Sunday’s showdown pencilled in as a major underdog, the Bulls are enjoying a real flurry since returning from March’s international break. Despite being forced to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at Cremonese, Roberto D’Aversa’s side have registered seven points from their previous three Serie A appearances. Last seen in front of their own supporters claiming a 2-1 victory against Verona, Torino could be dreaming of the chance to book a top-half finish over the coming weeks. Likewise, storming their way to a stellar 4-1 romp against Parma last month, Sunday’s hosts have suffered just a sole defeat from their previous five top-flight showdowns. It should also be noted, along with winning their last three straight matchups in Turin by an aggregate score of 8-2, D’Aversa’s men have claimed 12 points from their previous five Serie A matchups on home soil.
Torino Team News
Not featuring since returning from March’s international break and dealing with a recent thigh injury, Torino are once again expected to be without ex-Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata. Likewise, Cypriot youngster Zannetos Savva will miss the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign with a knee injury.
Missing out away at Cremonese last weekend after serving a one-match Serie A suspension, Ardian Ismajli could be handed a full recall at the back. Despite notching just five top-flight strikes this season, Scotland international Che Adams will lead the line in Turin.
Inter Milan
As for the visitors, booking their spot in the final of this season’s Coppa Italia on Tuesday night as they secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Como at the San Siro, Inter Milan are on the cusp of shattering even more domestic records. Knowing that they can officially recapture their Serie A crown this weekend, Cristian Chivu’s side are riding a major wave of momentum. Last seen in top-flight action securing a routine 3-0 romp against Cagliari, Sunday’s guests have won all of their four domestic appearances since returning from March’s fortnight interval. Really gaining a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third, Inter Milan will be desperate to make another Serie A statement here. It should also be highlighted, the former Verona boss has seen his high-flying squad suffer just a sole top-flight defeat since way back on November 23rd.
Inter Milan Team News
Dealing with yet another injury setback this month, Inter Milan are once again expected to be without talismanic skipper Lautaro Martinez on Sunday evening. However, Chivu’s side are hopeful that Italian international Alessandro Bastoni will be able to return to Inter’s travelling squad this weekend.
Arriving from Manchester City on an initial loan switch last summer, Manuel Akanji will start at the heart of Milan’s defence this weekend. Handed a full Copa Italia rest against Como earlier in the week, one-time Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be handed a full recall in the middle of the park.
Torino vs Inter Milan Key Factors to Consider
- When Torino and Inter Milan met for their reverse Serie A showdown back on August 25th, the runaway leaders claimed a thumping 5-0 victory at the San Siro.
- Inter Milan have won their four appearances since returning from March’s international break by an aggregate score of 15-7.
- Knowing that they can officially recapture their domestic crown this weekend, Inter Milan have suffered just a sole Serie A defeat since the end of November.
- Along with winning their last three straight matchups in Turin by an aggregate score of 8-2, Sunday’s hosts have claimed 12 points from their previous five Serie A matchups on home soil.
- Inter are unbeaten in their last six straight trips to Turin (five wins, one draw).
Conclusion
While Torino might have continued to gain a reputation for their dominance on home soil, Sunday’s hosts couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge here. With Inter Milan knowing that they can be crowned as Serie A champions this weekend, the Nerazzurri will be looking to make another domestic statement. Storming their way to the final of this season’s Coppa Italia in midweek, Milan have also gained a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third.
Verdict: Hakan Calhanoglu over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 1/1
Bookmaker: Luckster
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