Torino vs Bologna 3/6/23 – On Monday, Torino will host eighth-placed Bologna at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in a mid-table Serie A clash. Torino are winless in three league matches and coming off a 4-2 defeat against fierce rival Juventus on Tuesday (February 28). Torino took the lead twice through Yann Karamoh and Antonio Sanabria in the second period, but Juventus rallied for an impressive win. Bologna have responded admirably from their February 1-0 home loss to Monza with successive victories. In their previous matchup, Bologna defeated Inter Milan 1-0 at home thanks to Riccardo Orsolini’s 76th-minute goal in a tight game. Torino needs a win to move into the top half of the standings, while Bologna must avoid defeat in order to remain in the top ten. Serie A betting trends are in favor of Torino to lead this matchup.
Torino vs Bologna
Date & Time: Monday, March 6, 20233 at 2:45 PM ET
Location: Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
TV: Paramount+
Torino vs Bologna Betting Odds
Torino
Moneyline: +116
Spread: -0.25 (-129)
Total: 2.25 over (-130)
Bologna
Moneyline: +352
Spread: +0.25 (+106)
Total: 2.25 under (+105)
Draw: +169
Torino vs Bologna Analysis
Torino are currently 13th in goals expected with 25.8, their expected goal difference (xGA) being 26.9. They’ve allowed 25 goals while surrendering 1.09 G/90, meaning opponents have scored 88 SoT on them this season; their difference in goals is -1 due to 24 goals scored and 25 conceded. With 5 clean sheets this season and 63 save percentage this year, Torino boasts an xGA of 75.0 this year as well as 54 yellow card warnings this year alone. On average during this season, Torino scores 1.35 points per match for 31 points (pts), ranking 12th with 18 assists per match which helps explain why they scored so many goals. Torino’s goalkeeper is Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (42-21-23 record in career). In 26 clean sheets, Milinkovic-Savic has achieved a 30.6% clean sheet rate with 335 shots attempted upon him over 85 career starts; his goals against per 90 minutes is 1.03 (88 total goals allowed), and he boasts an impressive save percentage of 0.740 over 7,724 minutes played and 248 stops so far during his career.
In the campaign, Bologna has a save percentage of 74.5 (106 saves against), and they rank 8th with 35 points. They average 1.5 points per match while collecting 23 assists and 2 red cards, leading to 31 goals scored this season with an expected goal total of 27.4. With their clean sheet percentage at 16.7% this season and 59 yellow card warnings issued, the Greyhounds boast a goals against/90 minute ratio of 1.37 alongside 74 saves made this year; additionally they have 4 clean sheets to their name. With 33 goals conceded this season, Bologna ranks 10th when it comes to goals conceded; their goal differential standing at -2 for their defense as well. Lukasz Skorupski will be in goal for Bologna. So far in his career, Skorupski has conceded 362 goals and made 811 stops in 255 starts; giving up 1.42 goals per 90 minutes while boasting an 84-62-109 record. His save percentage stands at 0.701 while his clean sheet rate sits at 22.7% – that’s 58 clean sheets and has defended 1,157 shots attempted against him in 22,950 mins in his career.
Torino vs Bologna Against the Spread
Torino are 1-0 in their last 5 games. Torino are 1-2 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Torino are 2-2 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Torino’ last 3 games. The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Torino’ 5 last games at home.
Bologna are 3-1 in their last 5 games. Bologna are 3-1 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Bologna are 4-0 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Bologna’ last 4 games. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Bologna’ 7 last games at home.
Torino vs Bologna Free Pick
Torino are winless in three league games but have scored twice in their last two matches. Furthermore, Torino are unbeaten in three home matches against Bologna this season. Bologna have seen a recent improvement, losing just once in their last six league matches. Furthermore, they have scored twice in three of their last five league matches. Torino have had some difficult games recently, but should be able to hold their own at home according to soccer online experts.
Free Pick: Torino -0.25 (-129)
