Jan 8th features a match where Torino and Salernitana will play a match in Salerno in a clash of these two closely matched Serie A teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 14th placed Salernitana, recorded a 1-2 loss against Milan. Rafael Leão struck first for Milan in the 10th minute on a feed from Sandro Tonali, then Sandro Tonali added another in the 15th minute. Salernitana is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while torino sits at 9th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona. Milan Đurić struck first for Hellas Verona in the 45th minute on a feed from Darko Lazović, then in the 64th minute, Perr Schuurs sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Aleksey Miranchuk earning Torino a comeback draw. Torino is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Torino won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Aleksey Miranchuk has been the most effective weapon for Torino lately. The Russian midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches. Salernitana’s most prolific scorer has been Federico Bonazzoli. The Italian attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches.