Torino — Napoli : Match Preview and Prediction for October 18,2025

The Turin-based squad was left unimpressed by yet another average Serie A season, leading to the dismissal of Paolo Vanoli. In his place, the experienced Marco Baroni took over, after a challenging end to the previous season with Lazio, despite the Romans’ often vibrant play throughout most of the campaign.Now, Baroni is tasked with instilling attacking flair and vibrancy into “The Bulls,” though the available talent in Turin is admittedly more modest. Nevertheless, the hosts went into the break with a mixed bag of results. They first secured a 1-0 home victory against Pisa in the cup, then suffered a 1-2 away defeat in a high-scoring encounter against Parma in the league. Following this, they engaged in a thrilling 3-3 battle with Baroni’s former team, Lazio, in Rome, where Torino ultimately let slip a victory in the 12th minute of added time. This varied array of results from their last three games indicates that Baroni is still in a phase of experimentation. Ahead of their match against the champions, Torino sits 16th, conceding an average of 2 goals per game, which is a significant concern for a team of their caliber. For the Napoli match, the hosts will be without Aboukhal, Anjorin, Savva, Sazonov, Schuurs, and Ismaily, while Ilic remains a doubt. These numerous absences are significantly impacting the team’s overall performance.

Before the season commenced, Napoli strategically invested 100 million euros with the ambitious aim of not only solidifying their position in Serie A but also making a significant impact in European competitions, specifically the Champions League. Currently, Antonio Conte’s formidable squad leads the league, boasting 5 victories in 6 rounds with only a single defeat against Milan. In the Champions League, after a challenging 0-2 loss to Manchester City while playing with ten men, the Neapolitans showcased resilience, recovering to defeat Sporting Lisbon 2-1 at home.Rasmus Højlund, on loan from Manchester United, has integrated seamlessly into the Italian champions’ tactical framework. His crucial goals have been instrumental in securing vital points, notably against Genoa before the international break (2-1), and his decisive brace effectively sealed the fate of the Portuguese champions. For the upcoming fixture in Turin, the visitors will be without Lobotka, the long-term absentee Lukaku, and Rrahmani.