Fiorentina vs Torino Prediction - Serie A: A chance for La Viola to escape relegation.
Fiorentina are looking for a win at Stadio Artemio Franchi at 02:45 on February 8, 2026, in order to close the gap in the Serie A relegation battle.
02:45 on February 8, 2026 - Serie A Round
The clash between Fiorentina and Torino at Stadio Artemio Franchi is crucial for the home team as the relegation battle enters a critical phase. While Fiorentina is struggling at the bottom of the table, Torino also lacks the consistent form needed to break into the top half.
Current league position and form
Here is the current standings of both teams ahead of the match:
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torino | 13 | 26 | Win 1, Loss 4 |
| Fiorentina | 18 | 17 | Win 1, Draw 2, Loss 2 |
Fiorentina currently sit 18th with just 17 points after 23 matches. Their goal-scoring performance is quite modest, averaging 1.1 goals per game, while their defense concedes an average of 1.6 goals per game. Notably, The Viola have only won 3 matches since the start of the season, 2 of which came at their home stadium, Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Conversely, Torino is ranked 13th with 26 points. Despite their higher ranking, the Turin team's recent form is alarming, having lost 4 of their last 5 matches. Torino's defense is even worse than their opponent's, having conceded 40 goals (an average of 1.7 goals per game).
Head-to-head history: Purple holds the advantage.
Historical statistics heavily favor the home team, Fiorentina. In their last five Serie A encounters, Torino have failed to secure a single victory against this opponent.
- August 31, 2025: Torino 0 - 0 Fiorentina
- January 19, 2025: Fiorentina 1 - 1 Torino
- November 3, 2024: Torino 0 - 1 Fiorentina
- March 3, 2024: Torino 0 - 0 Fiorentina
- December 30, 2023: Fiorentina 1 - 0 Torino
Matches between the two teams are usually very tight and low-scoring. Three matches ended in a draw, including two goalless draws.
Force situation and personnel losses
Both coaches are facing challenging personnel issues ahead of kick-off.
Fiorentina
- T. Lamptey:Absent due to a knee injury.
- D. Rugani:His availability is still uncertain due to a calf injury.
Torino
The visiting team is suffering heavy losses, especially in the midfield area:
- N. Vlasic and M. Prati:Both are absent due to suspension (having accumulated enough yellow cards).
- A. Ismajli and Z. Savva:Absent due to injury.
- G. Simeone, I. Ilic, G. Gineitis:Both are experiencing muscle and back problems, making their chances of playing low.
Tactical analysis and prediction
Based on their home advantage and unbeaten record against Torino in recent years, Fiorentina are considered slightly more likely to earn points. Torino's absence of key midfielder Nikola Vlasic will significantly reduce their creativity and control of the game.
The match is predicted to remain closely contested. With neither side possessing particularly sharp attacking lines, the likelihood of a high-scoring game is low. Experts believe that a draw or a win for Fiorentina is the most probable outcome.
Predicted result:Fiorentina win or draw.
Team lineup updated at 02:15 on 08/02/2026
Official lineup
Fiorentina
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachPaolo Vanoli
Starting lineup:
- 43. David De Gea (G)
- 2. Dodo (D)
- 15. Pietro Comuzzo (D)
- 5. Marin Pongračić (D)
- 65. Fabiano Parisi (D)
- 4. Marco Brescianini (M)
- 8. Rolando Mandragora (M)
- 19. Solomon Manor (M)
- 44. Nicolò Fagioli (M)
- 10. Albert Guðmundsson (M)
- 20. Moise Kean (F)
Substitutes:
- 53. Oliver Christensen
- 1. Luca Lezzerini
- 21. Robin Gosens
- 6. Luca Ranieri
- 60. Eddy Kouadio
- 62. Luís Balbo
- 27. Cher Ndou
- 29. Niccolò Fortini
- 17. Jack Harrison
- 80. Giovanni Fabbian
- 91. Roberto Piccoli
- 22. Jacopo Fazzini
Torino
Diagram: 3-5-2
CoachMarco Baroni
Starting lineup:
- 1. Alberto Paleari (G)
- 35. Luca Marianucci (D)
- 13. Guillermo Maripán (D)
- 23. Saúl Coco (D)
- 20. Valentino Lazaro (M)
- 22. Cesare Casadei (M)
- 6. Emirhan İlkhan (M)
- 66. Gvidas Gineitis (M)
- 33. Rafael Obardo (M)
- 17. Sandro Kulenović (F)
- 19. Che Adams (F)
Substitutes:
- 81. Franco Israel
- 99. Lapo Siviero
- 16. Marcus Pedersen
- 25. Niels Nkounkou
- 34. Cristiano Biraghi
- 77. Enzo Ebosse
- 61. Adrien Tameze
- 14. Faustino Anjorin
- 83. Sergiu Perciun
- 91. Duván Zapata
- 92. Alieu Njie
- 7. Zakaria Aboukhlal
- 18. Giovanni Simeone
