Fiorentina vs Torino: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 27, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Modified at :December 27, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Ivan Jurić’s men have fired blanks in their last two away fixtures

After a 1-0 home win against Hellas Verona on matchday 16, Fiorentina were on a trip to Lombardy, Italy. It was a matchday 17-away fixture against AC Monza. By the end of the game, the Florence-based outfit won their 9th Serie A game of the season to put another set of three points on the table.

Torino currently sit 10th in the Italian first-tier league. They will be visiting the Stadio Artemio Franchi to compete for available three points on matchday 18 against La Viola. Il Toro will be on the road after a 1-1 draw with Udinese Calcio last game. Ivan Jurić’s men will surely be looking to improve on their away form which has 2 game goalless and 3 game winless run currently.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 29 December 2023 at 5:30 PM UK (11:00 PM IST)

Location: Stadio Artemio Franchi

Form

Fiorentina (in all competitions): W-W-D-D-W

Torino (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Lucas Beltrán (Fiorentina)

The 22-year-old striker is finally starting to get momentum in his first Serie A campaign after transferring from Argentina’s River Plate in the summer. The number 9 of Fiorentina was goalless after making 11 appearances from matchday 1. In the last three league games where Lucas Beltrán was given minutes to perform, the forward has a goal in each of three outings.

Ivan Ilić (Torino)

Another 22-year-old who is making a name for himself for his new side in the 2023-24 Serie A season. Ivan Ilić was on a 6-month short loan from Hellas Verona in January 2023, which was made permanent in the summer. The Torino number 8 has played every single minute of his side’s last seven Italian first-tier games. Ilić even scored the equaliser at Stadio Olimpico Grande in Torino’s last game to help his side add a point on the table.

Match Facts

A win for the hosts will push them to third place in the league which is a UEFA Champions League qualification spot
A win for the visitors will help them jump to eighth place in the standings. They are currently 10th
In the last three home league games, Fiorentina have won each of them scoring 6 goals in total while conceding just once

Injury & Team News

For the hosts, a handful of players will miss this Friday’s action. The likes of Nicolás González, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Giacomo Bonaventura, Gaetano Castrovilli and Dodo, are out sidelined. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano is surely missing the services of influential midfielder, Bonaventura. The 34-year-old has 6 goals and 2 assists in 15 league appearances so far.

For the visiting side led by Ivan Jurić, central midfielder Karol Linetty who has a muscle injury will be a doubt before the game. Defender Ange N’Guessan’s return is expected to be in 2024 January. Another defender named Perr Schuurs’s cruciate ligament injury will probably keep him out for the remainder of the season.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 25

Fiorentina wins – 9

Torino wins – 5

Draws – 11

Predicted Lineup

Fiorentina predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Terracciano (GK); Kayode, Milenković, Ranieri, Biraghi; Arthur, Duncan; Ikoné, Barák, Kouame; Beltrán

Torino predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

V. Milinković-Savić (GK); Tameze, Buongiorno, Rodriguez; Soppy, Ricci, Ilić, Lazaro; Vlašić, Sanabria; Zapata

Match Prediction for Fiorentina vs Torino

It will be tough as a visitor for Torino to get points against Fiorentina. The Florence-based outfit have won all of the last five home games in all competitions. Particularly Vincenzo Italiano and Co. would like to end the month of December as unbeaten.

Prediction: Fiorentina 2-1 Torino

Telecast for Fiorentina vs Torino

India – JioCinema, VIACOM18

UK – TNT Sports

US – Paramount+, CBS

Nigeria – NTA, SportsTV, SUPERSPORT, TOP SPORTS TV

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