Preview and betting odds for Lazio vs Torino at 20:00 on October 4th, Serie A Round 6

03/10/2025 19:27:00 VictoryVox

Preview and betting odds for Lazio vs Torino (20:00, October 4th). Predictions, expected squads, and expert insights for the Serie A Round 6 clash between Lazio and Torino.

Match preview: Lazio vs Torino

90-minute odds: 0 : 3/4

Total goals: 2 1/4

Amid a crisis of injuries and suspensions weakening their key midfield, Lazio secured their first away win of the season by defeating Genoa earlier this week. Matteo Cancellieri and Valentin Castellanos both scored before halftime, and the final member of Maurizio Sarri’s attacking trio extended the lead to 3-0 just after the break. A close-range goal from captain Mattia Zaccagni gave Biancocelesti a lead they were unlikely to lose, lifting them to 12th place with six points.

Previously, Lazio suffered a 0-1 defeat to newcomers Sassuolo and then lost to their fierce rivals Roma in the Derby della Capitale, continuing a difficult start to Sarri’s second tenure at the Rome club. Unable to add new players due to a transfer ban, the former Napoli coach has seen his squad ravaged by absences in recent weeks, so he hopes to welcome one or two players back by Saturday.

Despite these challenges, Lazio remain unbeaten in four matches against Torino—with three wins and eight goals scored during that run—and they aim to secure back-to-back victories this weekend. The last meeting between the two clubs, in March, ended in a 1-1 draw at Stadio Olimpico, but points have been hard to come by for Torino since then. After an unimpressive finish under Paolo Vanoli, new coach Marco Baroni—who was dismissed by Lazio after finishing seventh last season—has had a slow start in Turin.

On Monday evening, Torino lost 2-1 to struggling Parma despite dominating possession; this result leaves them 15th in the Serie A standings with four points. Granata have only one league win so far and concede an average of two goals per game, even though they recently advanced to the Coppa Italia round of 16. Furthermore, only four goals have been scored in seven matches this season, highlighting Baroni’s main problem clearly. The former Lazio coach now returns to the capital, where Torino surprisingly defeated Roma last month, with an urgent need for a morale-boosting win against his old club.

Lazio vs Torino

Squads and expected lineups

Still missing key players, Lazio will be without Matteo Guendouzi—sent off in the derby loss to Roma—and several injured players. Sarri continues to cope with the absences of midfielders Nicolo Rovella, Matias Vecino, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, while at least three defenders are also sidelined. Although Manuel Lazzari might recover in time, Samuel Gigot, Adam Marusic, and Luca Pellegrini remain unavailable for the struggling Biancocelesti. The return of Reda Belahyane after a one-match suspension at least strengthens the home side’s midfield, where he may compete with Danilo Cataldi and Toma Basic for selection.

In contrast, Torino’s injury list is relatively short: only Tino Anjorin, Ardian Ismajli, and Perr Schuurs are long-term absentees. Ismajli, who has struggled with fitness since signing in the summer, was withdrawn due to a thigh strain on Monday, so Adam Masina could return to the starting lineup. Up front, Baroni must decide between Che Adams and Giovanni Simeone to lead Torino’s ineffective attack, as veteran striker Duvan Zapata has yet to regain form after a lengthy layoff.

Expected lineup Lazio (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Hysaj, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Cataldi, Basic; Cancellieri, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos.

Expected lineup Torino (3-4-2-1): Israel; Coco, Maripan, Masina; Lazaro, Casadei, Asllani, Biraghi; Ngonge, Vlasic; Simeone.