Turin (Italy)
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Empoli
, two undefeated teams in the new Serie A season, in the
Italian cup (e.g. soccer)
The second round is a narrow affair. Torino beat Verona 3-2 on the road last week, while Empoli beat Cagliari 2-0 on the road, both sides are in good form. Torino continued their strong season with goals from Zapata and Adams, and are temporarily ahead of city rivals Juventus in the table. Empoli showed resilience on the road with a solid win over Roma and collected draws against Bologna and Juventus.
Key point analysis:
Torino boss Vannoli has had a fantastic start to his reign, but could be distracted by the tough games against Inter and Lazio to come. Empoli have the psychological edge after a 3-2 comeback through extra-time goals in their most recent home match against Torino. Zapata, whose goal on Saturday was his eighth header in 2024, could get a turn in the rotation, creating variance in Torino's attack. On the injury front, Wojvoda and Schurrleth are out for Torino, while Empoli's Perissan, Zulkowski, Ebuehi, and Fazzini are all unavailable.
Comprehensive analysis:
Torino is at home and leading the table, with both psychological and physical advantages. Empoli is stable on the road, but it may be difficult for them to continue their undefeated streak against Torino's home pressure. Considering the injury situation of both sides, the depth of Torino's squad may be the decisive factor.
Match Prediction
Given Torino's home advantage and Empoli's undefeated away record, expect this to be an even matchup. Torino may be physically and mentally superior, especially in rotating key positions. Therefore, Torino are predicted to remain undefeated and even get a narrow win at home.
Recommended score: 2-0 or 2-1
