Newly-promoted Torino have collected four points and not
conceded a goal in their opening two Serie A matches but face their first real
acid test when Inter visit and may suffer their first defeat of the season
against Andrea Stramacconi’s men.
Sixth last season, a new influx of summer signings has seen
a wave of optimism about the Neazzuri’s chances this year and an impressive 3-0
win against Pescara seemed to be a good sign of things to come. A stuttering period just before the
international break has seen the mood change however, but there are good
reasons to ignore the draw with Vailsilui and last week’s defeat against Roma.
For one, playing 60 minutes in midweek with 10 men may well have had a draining
effect on those who doubled up, while the keenness to supply Alvairo Peira with
the ball meant that Inter exclusively targeted the left flank, which left
Federico Balzareitti with the freedom of the park down the opposite side in
their 3-1 defeat. If it needed saying already, Roma are one of the better teams
in the division and while Torino are no pushovers, they should pose significantly
less of a threat.
Their 3-0 win against Pescara was convincing but Inter beat
them by the same scoreline in Pescara’s backyard and possess the attacking
quality to win a lot more games this season than last. Antionio Cassano, Diego
Miltio and Wesley Snejdier have already linked up well this year and were
unstoppable at times during the 3-0 win at the beginning of the season. Their impressive
performances away from home thus far this term - three games, three wins, three
clean sheets – is also very encouraging, and while their San Siro form need to
improve if they’re to be making a serious title challenge (which they’re well
capable of doing), they can take a second win on the road tonight.
Advice
2 pts Inter (13/8 Bet Victor)
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