In the fourth round of Serie A, Torino will face Atalanta at home. The match is set for Sunday, September 21, starting at 15:00 Central European Time. Here’s a preview and prediction for the game.
Torino vs Atalanta: match preview
Torino began the 2025/26 season positively, winning their first official match against Modena 1-0 in the Coppa Italia. However, their Serie A start was challenging, with a 0-5 loss to Inter. They drew 0-0 at home against Fiorentina but bounced back with a surprising 1-0 away win over Roma in their most recent match. With four points from three games, they are currently in tenth place.
Atalanta experienced a managerial change this summer, with Ivan Juric replacing Gian Piero Gasperini. Their new season started slowly, drawing 1-1 with Pisa and then again with Parma. However, they won decisively against Lecce, finishing 4-1 at home. In a setback, they lost 0-4 to PSG in their UEFA Champions League debut. In Serie A, they have five points and are positioned eighth in the standings.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Torino has lost only one of their last four matches and is unbeaten in their last two league games.
- Atalanta has also endured just one defeat in their last four matches.
- Atalanta has not kept a clean sheet in their last nine matches.
- The most recent matchup ended in a 1-1 draw.
Probable lineups
- Torino: Israel; Coco, Maripan, Ismajli; Lazaro, Casadei, Asllani, Biraghi; Ngonge, Vlasic; Simeone
- Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, De Roon, Pasalic, Zalewski; Sulemana, Maldini; Krstovic.
Prediction
Torino is in good form, while Atalanta comes off a tough match and a heavy loss. The Bergamo team has struggled defensively but will aim for a positive result. The best bet might be on total goals being over 2.