Torino hosts Parma at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino this evening in a pivotal Serie A encounter, with both clubs desperately seeking points to guarantee their top-flight survival.
Under coach Roberto D’Aversa, Torino’s recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, featuring an impressive 2-0 victory over Lazio, followed by a 2-1 defeat to the reigning champions, Napoli, last weekend. The Turin-based side currently occupies 15th place in the league standings, holding a six-point advantage over 18th-placed Cremonese. Cremonese has been in dire form recently, slipping into the relegation zone partly due to Fiorentina’s improved performances.
Conversely, Parma is experiencing a strong period under Carlos Cuesta, who has received commendation for his team’s recent displays. The Gialloblu are currently enjoying a five-game unbeaten streak, which includes significant victories against division heavyweights like Milan and Bologna. As a result of this excellent run, Cuesta’s team has ascended to 12th place in the table. However, they are only four points ahead of their opponents tonight, making this a critically important match where avoiding defeat is paramount for the visitors.
Official Starting Lineups
Torino: Paleari; Coco, Ismajili, Ebosse; Pedersen, Ilkhan, Gineitis, Obrador; Adams, Vlasic; Simeone
Parma: Suzuki; Delprato, Troilo, Circati; Cremaschi, Ordonez, Keita, Sorensen, Valeri; Strefezza; Pellegrino