Serie A 26/27 · Round 6 ·
Torino FC vs Udinese Calcio preview: Torino host Udinese with both sides chasing a first win
Torino welcome Udinese to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino with both clubs level on four points after five matches and searching for a spark. The clearest signal in the data is a large attacking edge for Udinese, who score three goals per away match against a Torino side averaging half a goal at home.
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Who is missing
Torino are without their leading scorer Che Adams, who has two goals and 40% of the side's goals in this competition, along with fellow forward Pietro Pellegri, goalkeeper Franco Israel and defender Niccolo Fortini. Sandro Kulenovic is the leading available scorer for the home side. Udinese lose Jakub Piotrowski and Idrissa Gueye, who have scored two goals between them, 25% of the side's goals in this competition, plus Nicolo Zaniolo. Both attacks are weakened, but Torino's absence removes a larger share of their scoring.
Players to watch
For Torino, Sandro Kulenovic and Rolando Mandragora are the available players with a goal each this season, while Rafik Belghali has an assist. Udinese's threat is spread across Hassane Kamara and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, both on two goals, with Keinan Davis providing two assists. Udinese's two-goal pair gives them more available firepower than Torino's single-goal options.
Form guide
Both teams have taken four points from their last five league matches, with identical records of one win, one draw and three losses. Torino drew their latest match at Bologna, while Udinese lost their most recent league fixture at home to Cagliari. Torino have lost their last three home matches, and Udinese are winless in four. Torino have had 23 days since their last match, while Udinese have had 16 days.
Table position
Torino sit 14th with four points, one place below Udinese in 13th, also on four points. At home, Torino have lost both matches with a goal difference of -3, while Udinese have won one and lost one away with a goal difference of -1. Udinese's away record is slightly less damaging than Torino's home record.
Head to head
Across 10 meetings since 2021, Torino have won five, Udinese three, with two draws. In the five meetings at this ground, Torino have won three, Udinese one, with one draw. The most recent meeting was won by Udinese 2-0 in May 2026. Goals have been relatively scarce, averaging 2.4 per match, with both teams scoring in half of the meetings.
Attacking threat
Udinese hold a large attacking edge, scoring 3.0 goals per away match across 2 away matches, far better than the league average for an away side on the road. Torino manage just 0.5 goals per home match across 2 home matches, worse than the league average for a home side at home. Udinese's away scoring rate is six times Torino's home rate.
Defensive solidity
Torino hold a large defensive edge, conceding 2.0 goals per home match across 2 home matches, worse than the league average for a home side at home. Udinese concede 3.5 goals per away match across 2 away matches, also worse than the league average for an away side on the road. Torino's home defence is significantly tighter than Udinese's away defence.
Shot efficiency
Udinese average 4.8 shots on goal per match, well above Torino's 3.2. Udinese also see more of their shots blocked, averaging 3.4 blocked shots per match compared to Torino's 2.6. Udinese work the opposing goalkeeper harder but also have more shots blocked.
When goals arrive
Torino score 60% of their goals in the 76-90 minute window, their unique peak scoring band. Udinese score 38% of their goals in the 31-45 minute window, also a unique peak. Torino have scored first zero times this season, while Udinese have scored first four times. Udinese's early threat contrasts with Torino's late scoring pattern.
Goal environment
Udinese's away matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 100% of cases this season, while Torino's home matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 50% of cases. Udinese's away matches average 6.5 combined goals, far higher than Torino's home matches at 2.5. Udinese's away matches are dramatically higher-scoring than Torino's home matches.
Match verdict
Udinese bring a far more potent attack to this fixture, scoring three goals per away match against a Torino side that has managed just half a goal per home match. Torino's defence is the tighter of the two, conceding two goals per home match compared to Udinese's 3.5 away. The market prices the total at 2.25 goals with a slight lean to the over. Expect Udinese to create the better chances, but Torino's defensive edge could keep the match closer than the attacking numbers suggest.