Torino won
Torino won
Sampdoria comes into this match in a state of breakdown. The team has come to terms with the inevitable relegation and is unlikely to pose a serious threat. By predicted created threat (xT = 1.05) he is the worst in the championship, and by assumed threat (xTA = 1.56) he is the 3rd lowest.
The Mariners have managed just 2 wins in their last 17 games and head coach Dejan Stankovic was on the verge of sacking after a crushing 5-0 loss to Fiorentina.
For “Torino” at the end of the season, the result is not fundamental. Ivan Yurich’s team scored 42 points and firmly strengthened themselves in the middle of the table. Despite this, in the last 10 rounds, they lost only to such leading rivals as Juventus (2: 4), Napoli (0: 4), Roma (0: 1) or Atalanta (1: 2).
The Bulls take a pragmatic approach to their games. They average 1.06xg per match with 1.12xg allowed. It is worth noting that Torino is approaching the upcoming meeting with a streak of 3 away matches without a defeat, including a victory over Lazio (1: 0).
Even the home factor is unlikely to save Sampdoria from a defeat in this match. Moreover, the hosts immediately question two bases – Djuricic and Leris.