Torino vs. Venezia Prediction, Match Preview and Betting Tips, 2 May 2025 - bettingexpert
Torino will host Venezia at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on 2 May 2025, in a crucial Serie A encounter. With the competition in its 35th round, every point is vital. Torino, sitting 10th with 43 points, aim to finish in the top half of the table. They face an 18th-placed Venezia side desperately fighting to avoid relegation with 25 points.
Both teams have shown inconsistent form recently. Torino’s last five matches read LWLDD, while Venezia’s are LDWDL. Despite Torino being the bookmakers’ favorite, Venezia has demonstrated strong attacking capabilities recently and could exploit Torino’s defensive lapses to cause an upset.
Given Torino’s home dominance (unbeaten in eight consecutive matches) and Venezia’s relegation battle, expect an intense clash. Our prediction leans towards Venezia pulling off a surprise win.
Torino vs Venezia Prediction & Betting tip
For this match, our recommended betting tip is to back Venezia to win. Venezia has demonstrated strong attacking prowess recently and could capitalize on Torino’s inconsistent form to secure a surprise result. Despite Torino being the bookmakers’ favorite, their recent performances and defensive vulnerabilities make this an intriguing bet.
| Torino vs Venezia Prediction | |
|---|---|
| Betting tip | Odds |
| Venezia to win | 3.62 |
- Torino has only secured one victory in their last five matches, indicating a recent struggle in form.
- Venezia has shown they can compete with a win and a draw in their last five games, targeting Torino’s exposed defenses.
- Torino concedes an average of 1.2 goals per game, providing Venezia opportunities to score.
Torino vs Venezia Odds
With Torino positioned as the bookmaker favorite, they are given odds of 2.21 to win. However, a draw is seen as a realistic outcome with odds of 3.00. On the other hand, Venezia winning this match provides an intriguing bet with odds of 3.62.
| Torino vs Venezia Betting Odds | |
|---|---|
| Bet | Odds |
| Torino | 2.21 |
| Draw | 3.00 |
| Venezia | 3.62 |
Despite Torino’s home advantage and their higher position in the table, their recent inconsistent form could leave room for Venezia to cause an upset. This sets up an intriguing betting scenario for underdog supporters.
Torino Team Analysis
Torino Recent Performance
Torino’s recent performance has been a mixed bag, managing just one win in their last five matches. Here are their last five results:
| Torino | Opponent | Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC Napoli | Torino | 2025-04-27 | Serie A | 2-0 (Loss) |
| Torino | Udinese | 2025-04-23 | Serie A | 2-0 (Win) |
| Como | Torino | 2025-04-13 | Serie A | 1-0 (Loss) |
| Torino | Verona | 2025-04-06 | Serie A | 1-1 (Draw) |
| Lazio | Torino | 2025-03-31 | Serie A | 1-1 (Draw) |
Recent Form: LWLDD
Torino have been struggling to find consistency, reflected in their recent form of one win, two losses, and two draws. They’ve scored an average of 0.80 goals per game and managed just one clean sheet in the last five matches. Given their position in the standings and the upcoming match against a relegation-threatened Venezia, Torino will need to improve their performance to secure vital points.
Torino Key Players
Che Adams will be pivotal for Torino, being the club’s top scorer this season with 9 goals. His ability to find the net will be crucial, especially against Venezia’s vulnerable defense.
Key midfielders like Karol Linetty and Cesare Casadei will also play significant roles. Linetty’s efforts in the center of the park and Casadei’s creative playmaking could be decisive in breaking down Venezia’s resistance.
In defense, Guillermo Maripán and Saul Coco need to be on alert to thwart Venezia’s attacking threats, particularly from Joel Pohjanpalo, Venezia’s top scorer with 6 goals.
Expected lineup for Torino:
- Goalkeeper: Vanja Milinkovic-Savic
- Defenders: Sebastian Walukiewicz, Saul Coco, Guillermo Maripán, Cristiano Biraghi
- Midfielders: Gvidas Gineitis, Karol Linetty, Cesare Casadei, Nikola Vlasic, Elif Elmas
- Forward: Che Adams
Torino Suspensions & Injuries
Torino will be facing Venezia while missing several key players due to injuries and suspensions.
Suspensions:
| Player | Suspension | Expected return |
|---|---|---|
| Valentino Lazaro | Yellow cards | 1 match ban |
Injuries:
| Player | Injury | Expected return |
|---|---|---|
| Perr Schuurs | Cruciate ligament injury | Late May 2025 |
| Duvan Zapata | Cruciate ligament injury | Out for season |
| Alieu Njie | Broken leg | Early July 2025 |
| Amine Salama | Physical discomfort | Mid May 2025 |
| Borna Sosa | Calf injury | Doubtful |
| Samuele Ricci | Knee injury | Doubtful |
These absences could significantly affect Torino’s performance, particularly in defense and midfield. The loss of Schuurs and Zapata for the season is notable, and the potential unavailability of Sosa and Ricci compounds their woes. Coach Paolo Vanoli needs to rely on the squad’s depth to overcome these setbacks.
Torino Tactics and Formation
Torino Tactical Breakdown:
- Formation: 4-3-3
- Key Forward: Che Adams
- Midfield Trio: Karol Linetty, Gvidas Gineitis, Cesare Casadei
- Defensive Structure: Four-man backline featuring Cristiano Biraghi and Guillermo Maripán
- Notable Strategy: Strong attacking bursts during the 61-75-minute interval
Paolo Vanoli’s side usually opts for a 4-3-3 setup, with a balanced mix of youth and experience.
Che Adams, Torino’s top scorer, leads the attack, aiming to capitalize on crosses from wide areas.
In midfield, Linetty provides stability, whilst Gineitis and Casadei add creativity and defensive support.
With solid defensive performances at home, Torino leverages their robust midfield to maintain possession and control the game’s tempo.
Expect a disciplined and strategic approach, focusing on maximizing opportunities during their strongest attacking phase.
Venezia Team Analysis
Venezia Recent Performance
Venezia heads into this match with a mixed bag of results in their last five Serie A outings. Their recent form reads as one win, two draws, and two losses. Despite their position in the league, they’ve displayed resilience, indicated by their few clean sheets.
| Home team | Away team | Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezia | AC Milan | 2025-04-27 | Serie A | 0-2 (Loss) |
| Empoli | Venezia | 2025-04-20 | Serie A | 2-2 (Draw) |
| Venezia | Monza | 2025-04-12 | Serie A | 1-0 (Win) |
| Lecce | Venezia | 2025-04-06 | Serie A | 1-1 (Draw) |
| Venezia | Bologna | 2025-03-29 | Serie A | 0-1 (Loss) |
Venezia has managed to score an average of 0.80 goals per game in their last five matches, while also keeping just one clean sheet. This inconsistent form leaves them in 18th place, fighting relegation.
Their top scorer, Joel Pohjanpalo, has netted six goals this season, and they will be counting on his attacking prowess to disturb Torino’s defence.
Venezia Key Players
Venezia will be relying heavily on their key players to make an impact in this crucial match against Torino. Joel Pohjanpalo stands out as the team’s top scorer with six goals and will be a critical figure in leading the offensive charge. John Yeboah is another vital player, likely to feature in the attacking midfielder role, where he’ll be key to linking up play and creating opportunities.
Expected lineup for Venezia:
- Goalkeeper: Ionut Radu
- Defenders: Alessandro Marcandalli, Jay Idzes, Fali Candé
- Midfielders: Alessio Zerbin, Kike Perez, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, Gianluca Busio, Ridgeciano Haps
- Attacker: John Yeboah
- Centre Forward: Daniel Fila
Individual battles to watch include Pohjanpalo against Torino’s defensive lineup, particularly Saul Coco and Guillermo Maripán. These duels could well determine the match outcome.
Venezia Suspensions & Injuries
Venezia will face Torino without a few key players due to injuries. The absence of these players might impact their overall performance, especially considering their position in the league.
| Player | Injury | Expected return |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Svoboda | Cruciate ligament injury | Late August 2025 |
| Richie Sagrado | Strain injury | Mid May 2025 |
| Mikael Egill Ellertsson | Physical discomfort | About a week |
| Joel Schingtienne | Physical discomfort | Doubtful |
These injuries could force coach Eusebio Di Francesco to shuffle his lineup and rely on less experienced squad members. The uncertainty surrounding Schingtienne’s availability is particularly concerning, as he was part of the last lineup. Their defensive stability might be tested against a motivated Torino side.
Venezia Tactics and Formation
- Venice’s Tactical Breakdown:
- Formation: Expected to play a 3-5-1-1.
- Key Forward: Daniel Fila, likely to be the focal point of their attacks.
- Attacking Midfielder: John Yeboah, set to support Fila from behind.
- Wing Play: Alessio Zerbin on the right and Ridgeciano Haps on the left will look to utilize their speed to stretch Torino’s defense.
- Midfield Engine: Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Gianluca Busio, expected to control the tempo and provide defensive cover.
- Defensive Setup: Alessandro Marcandalli, Jay Idzes, and Fali Candé will aim to solidify at the back.
With recent form showing promise, Venezia will likely opt for compact defense and swift counters as their main strategy, aimed at exploiting Torino’s occasional defensive vulnerabilities.
Torino vs Venezia Head-to-Head Statistics
| Home team | Away team | Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezia | Torino | 2024-08-30 | Serie A | 0-1 (Loss) |
| Torino | Venezia | 2022-02-12 | Serie A | 1-2 (Loss) |
| Venezia | Torino | 2021-09-27 | Serie A | 1-1 (Draw) |
| Venezia | Torino | 2005-04-20 | Serie B | 0-3 (Win) |
| Torino | Venezia | 2004-11-14 | Serie B | 1-1 (Draw) |
Analyzing the last five meetings, Torino has had a slight edge with two victories. Notably, their recent encounter ended in a 1-0 win for Torino, providing them a psychological boost going into this match.
Odds accurate as of 30.04.2025 19:46, and are subject to change. Please always check the odds before placing your bets with any bookmaker.
