Torino vs Lecce Prediction & Betting Tips (15 September)

Close to the descent in 2021, Torino found color during previous years and settled in the middle of the table. Last year, the Piedmontese team finished in 9th place in Serie A, 7 points behind 8th place, qualifying for the preliminary rounds of the Conference League. This season, Duvan Zapata's teammates hope to get closer to the European folding seats under the leadership of coach Paolo Vanoli ex-Venice, who replaced Ivan Juric this summer. Authors of a good start to the championship, they first took a point in the lair of AC Milan 2-2 before dominating Atalanta 2-1 and Venice on the last day 0-1. In the Italian Cup, Torino was not surprised by Cosenza 2-0. Back in the elite in 2022, Lecce has had to work hard to ensure its maintenance over the last two seasons.

Last year, the team based in Puglia finished the championship in freewheeling but still took 14th place in Serie A with 3 points ahead of the first relegated team. Not spared by the schedule to start this new season, Luca Gotti's men lost their first two matches played against Atalanta 0-4 and Inter 2-0. They reassured fans before the international break by taking over Cagliari 1-0. For its entry into the Italian Cup, Lecce defeated Mantova 2-1.

For Torino, we must mention the withdrawals of the important attacking midfielder Vlasic, the long-absent defender Schuurs and the young striker Savva (18 years old). On the other hand, promising midfielder Gineitis (20 years old) has recovered from his injury. Very good with the Squadra Azzurra during the break, midfielder Ricci should start just like his sidekick in the midfield Ilic. The offensive duo could still be composed of Zapata (1 goal in SA) and Adams (1 goal and 1 assist in SA). During the off-season, Torino was forced to let their Italian internationals Bellanova (Atalanta) and Buongiorno (Naples) leave. Added to this are the departures of the experienced Ricardo Rodriguez (Betis) and Djidji (without a club) as well as the former Marseillais Radonjic (Red Star Belgrade). After his successful loan, striker Zapata (Atalanta) was permanently hired. Toro also sealed the arrivals of defenders Pedersen (Feyenoord), Coco (Las Palmas), Maripan (Monaco), Masina (Udinese) and Sosa (Celta Vigo) and striker Adams (Sunderland).

Lecce remains deprived of midfielders usually holders Kaba and Gonzalez as well as replacement striker Sansone, injured. Added to this is the suspension of Danish international Dorgu (winger, 19 years old). Montenegrin striker Krstovic scored the winning goal against Cagliari. This is the only goal scored by Lecce since the start of the championship. During the off-season, Lecce was forced to let go of important defenders Pongracic (Fiorentina) and Gendrey (Hoffenheim) as well as French midfielder Blin (Palermo) and striker Strefezza (Como). In the opposite direction, several elements have come to strengthen the workforce. This is the case of goalkeeper Früchtl (Austria Vienna), defenders Bonifazi (Bologna), Gaspar (Estrella), Guilbert (Strasbourg), Jean (Annecy) and Pelmard (Clermont), midfielders Marchwinski (Lech Poznan), Coulibaly ( Salernitana) and Pierret (Quevilly-Rouen) and attackers Rebic (Besiktas) and Tete Morente (Elche).