This Thursday, October 31, at 19:45, Serie A clash, Roma vs Torino promises an intense face-off at the Stadio Olimpico. As Roma struggles through a tough October, managing only one win in both the league and Europa fixtures, they face a Torino squad attempting to regain early-season form. After a recent humiliating 5-1 loss to Fiorentina, Roma sits precariously in the bottom half of the table, igniting rumors about coach Ivan Juric’s job security. With pressure mounting, this game becomes pivotal for both teams as Torino’s Paolo Vanoli aims to maintain momentum after snapping a streak of defeats with a victory over Como.

Form Analysis

Roma’s October woes continued as they fell to Inter and Fiorentina in the league, while struggling in European competition. They’ve recorded only one win in their last five matches across competitions, demonstrating inconsistent form under Juric’s direction. Roma hopes to avoid a rare third consecutive defeat; a scenario they haven’t encountered since 2020.

On the other hand, Torino under Vanoli enjoyed a promising start but stumbled with three consecutive 3-2 defeats before recovering against Como. Alieu Njie’s last-minute goal ended Torino’s slump, securing 14 points so far – their best start since 2016. A victory in Rome could propel them towards European competition contention.

Roma vs Torino: Head-to-Head and Key Stats

• Roma’s Dominance: Roma boasts an impressive record, remaining unbeaten in their last six encounters with Torino.
• Goals Galore: Four of the last six matches between the two teams saw 2+ goals scored.
• Home Advantage: Roma has triumphed in 12 of their last 14 league games against Torino at Stadio Olimpico.
• Defensive Struggles for Torino: The Granata have conceded two goals in four of their five away games this season, highlighting vulnerabilities on the road.

These stats underline the competitive edge Roma has historically shown against Torino, especially on home turf, where they have won 12 of their last 14 encounters.

Predicted Lineups

Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Angelino; Celik, Cristante, Kone, Zalewski; Pellegrini, Dybala; Dovbyk
Torino (3-5-2): Milinkovic-Savic; Coco, Maripan, Masina; Vojvoda, Ricci, Linetty, Vlasic, Lazaro; Adams, Sanabria

Both sides will be eager to deploy a robust lineup, with Roma leaning on experienced players like Dybala and Pellegrini to create scoring opportunities, while Torino counts on defensive prowess to counter.

Betting Insights and Odds

With Roma seen as the likely winners, betting odds from StarBet set them at 1.70 to win, while Torino stands at 5.00. Roma’s home record and Torino’s defensive struggles make Roma the stronger choice in this match. Considering Torino’s average of two goals per game when playing away, bettors might look towards the Double Chance 1X + Over 1.5 market for added security.

Prediction

Roma’s home advantage and stronger head-to-head record position them well to secure at least a draw, with a good chance for over 1.5 goals to be scored in the match. Expect Roma to rally in front of their home fans, hoping to overcome recent setbacks with a controlled performance.

Final Prediction: Roma Double Chance 1X + Over 1.5 Goals