Serie A: Torino vs Empoli – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Serie A game between Torino and Empoli who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Empoli come to Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino for the Serie A match this coming Saturday, Torino will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Torino approach round 29 as number 11 in the Serie A table with 35 points on their account so far. With 28 rounds behind them, Empoli have amassed 22 points, placing them as number 18 in the standings.

Team form: Torino vs Empoli

Torino Form

Torino look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last 3 matches saw them get two wins and a draw. They ran out 2-1 and 0-2 against AC Milan and Monza respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Parma Calcio 1913 as the game finished level. The exact score was 2-2. Torino claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Serie A. They also drew three and lost one, scored six goals and conceded five.

Empoli Form

Empoli are winless in their last three matches, but managed a 1-1 draw with Juventus and a 1-1 draw with Genoa. In their most recent match, they were defeated 0-1 at the hands of Roma. Empoli didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Serie A matches, but managed two draws, while suffering four defeats. They conceded 15 and scored six goals themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Torino and Empoli

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Torino and Empoli. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Torino vs Empoli

Eljif Elmas has been great for Torino lately, hitting the target three times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Empoli are optimistic that Mattia De Sciglio doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Popular betting markets: Torino vs Empoli

Full-time result

Torino claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing three. Empoli won one of their last 10 games away, drew four and lost five of the games in this run. Torino didn’t lose any of their previous 5 matches at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. Astonishingly, Empoli failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 17 matches. Torino have not lost to Empoli in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Torino scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Empoli scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Torino will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Saturday, as Empoli have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Torino have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Empoli.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Torino, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Empoli’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.6 goals in these matches. Torino scored at least once in their previous 9 matches.