Lecce vs Torino

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Lecce is aiming for their first win in five Serie A matches when they host struggling Torino at Stadio Via del Mare in this weekend's round 10 fixture. Lecce currently sits four places ahead of Torino, and this weekend's outcome won't change their positions in the standings.

In their recent match against Udine, Lecce managed to secure a draw despite facing a barrage of attacks from the winless opposition in the second half. They fell behind to Florian Thauvin's 49th-minute penalty, appearing on track to lose their third Serie A game this season before Roberto Piccoli scored to level the match with seven minutes left in regulation time.

While the 1-1 draw extended Lecce's winless streak to four games, the way the game played out on Monday made it feel like a point gained rather than two lost in round nine.

Lecce has won three out of five home games, providing them with hope of returning to the winning column, even if they've only picked up one point out of the last six possible. A victory against Torino could potentially lift them as high as sixth in the mid-table, but that would depend on several other results going their way.

On the other hand, Torino had a promising hour against Inter Milan but ended up disappointed as Inter claimed a 3-0 victory. Goals from Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez, and Hakan Calhanoglu in the final 30 minutes extended Torino's winless streak to five games, including three defeats, a situation that manager Ivan Juric is looking to address.

Notably, Torino has been struggling to score, with their last goal dating back to Duvan Zapata's 85th-minute equalizer against Roma in late September. Whether or not Torino can find the back of the net may be the key to their result, especially against a Lecce side they defeated both home and away last season with scores of 1-0 and 2-0.

The positive history in their head-to-head encounters might serve as motivation for Juric's side, but Lecce is confident in their ability to outperform their opponents, who have won the last three meetings between the two clubs.

This matchup is unlikely to be a highly anticipated fixture on this weekend's Serie A schedule. Both teams are not having their best season, but Torino stands out as one of the least in-form teams in Serie A, having garnered only two points from their last five league matches.

Torino has managed just two wins in Serie A this season and hasn't tasted victory since mid-September, resulting in a string of disappointing outcomes. Lecce is performing somewhat better, but they've gained a reputation for playing out draws in recent weeks, with two draws and two losses in their last four league games.

This game is set to be a low-key, hard-fought affair, and earning a single point would actually be considered a positive outcome for Torino given their recent form, both before and after the international break.

As expected, both teams have struggled to find the back of the net. Ivan Juric's Torino has only scored once in their last five league matches, while Lecce, despite their current position in the top half of the table, has only managed to score twice in their last four league games.

Lecce and Torino are eager to put an end to their recent unfavorable streaks as they face off at Stadio Comunale Via del Mare on Matchday No 10.

Lecce hasn't won in their last four league matches, with their most recent game ending in a 1-1 draw against Udinese. Head coach Roberto D'Aversa might find some solace in that draw, as Lecce managed to equalize late in the match with their only shot on target, courtesy of substitute Roberto Piccoli. Lecce has been struggling to find the net lately, scoring just two goals in their last four league fixtures. They now face one of the league's most solid defenses, making it unlikely for the hosts to have a strong attacking performance on Saturday.

Torino, on the other hand, has gone without a win in their last five league games, but it's worth noting that they've faced tough opponents like Roma, Lazio, Juventus, and Inter Milan during this stretch. While known for their defensive approach under coach Ivan Juric, Torino is currently grappling with a significant problem in their attack. They haven't scored a single goal in their last four matches and possess one of the weakest goal-scoring records in the league, with just six goals to their name.

In recent years, Torino has been dominant in this fixture, winning their last three encounters with Lecce. However, their record at Stadio Comunale Via del Mare isn't as impressive, with just two wins in their last eight matches there. Interestingly, both teams have only managed to score once in their last four head-to-head clashes.

Lecce recently played to a 1-1 draw against Udinese in their Serie A match at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli. Roberto Piccoli scored for Lecce, who managed to get one shot on target and had 56% of possession.

On the other hand, Torino suffered a 3-0 defeat against Inter Milan in their previous game, which took place at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. Torino had three shots on target and 46% possession in this Serie A encounter. It's worth noting that in their latest meeting, Torino secured a 2-0 victory over Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare. In their last five encounters, Lecce won twice, while Torino emerged victorious in three matches.

Looking ahead, Lecce is eager to break their four-game winless streak as they face Torino on Saturday. Despite coming from behind to draw with Udinese in their most recent match, Lecce still maintains a position in the top half of the Serie A table. They are determined to end their winless streak and are more than capable of giving Torino a tough challenge at their Stadio Via del Mare.

In terms of injuries, Alexis Blin and Kastriot Dermaku are still in the recovery room for Lecce, but there are no new injury concerns for the home team. However, Torino has been struggling to score goals in their recent league fixtures, having failed to find the net in their last four games. This is the main reason why we are inclined to bet on Lecce. Notably, Schuurs, Zapata, Soppy, and Buongiorno are currently injured for the visiting team.