Serie A Regular Season - 28
Napoli 2 - 1 FT Torino
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' Alisson Santos (L. Spinazzola)
HT
46' ↓ A. Vergara ↑F. Anguissa
↓ D. Zapata ↑C. Adams 57'
↓ R. Obrador ↑M. Pedersen 57'
G. Gineitis 63'
A. Ismajli 64'
↓ G. Simeone ↑S. Kulenovic 67'
↓ G. Gineitis ↑C. Casadei 67'
68' E. Elmas (M. Politano)
69' ↓ L. Spinazzola ↑M. Gutierrez
V. Lazaro 73'
↓ M. Prati ↑F. Anjorin 78'
79' ↓ Alisson Santos ↑K. De Bruyne
84' ↓ M. Politano ↑P. Mazzocchi
84' ↓ R. Hojlund ↑R. Lukaku
C. Casadei (C. Adams) 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Vanja Milinković-Savić 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Buongiorno 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
81
Passes
7
Duels
Mathías Olivera 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Matteo Politano 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Billy Gilmour
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
98
Passes
5
Duels
Eljif Elmas 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Leonardo Spinazzola
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Antonio Vergara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Alisson Santos 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
Rasmus Højlund
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Alex Meret 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikita Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sam Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pasquale Mazzocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frank Anguissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin De Bruyne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romelu Lukaku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Torino
Goalkeepers
Alberto Paleari 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Saúl Coco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ardian Ismajli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Valentino Lazaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Prati
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Gvidas Gineitis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Rafael Obrador
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Nikola Vlašić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duván Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Giovanni Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Lapo Siviero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Franco Israel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marcus Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niels Nkounkou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Marianucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristiano Biraghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guillermo Maripán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrien Tameze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Ilić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emirhan İlkhan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Faustino Anjorin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesare Casadei 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Che Adams 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
37
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Sandro Kulenović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Njie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/10/2025 | Torino | 1 - 0 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico di Torino |
| 27/04/2025 | Napoli | 2 - 0 | Torino | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 01/12/2024 | Torino | 0 - 1 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 08/03/2024 | Napoli | 1 - 1 | Torino | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 07/01/2024 | Torino | 3 - 0 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 19/03/2023 | Torino | 0 - 4 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 01/10/2022 | Napoli | 3 - 1 | Torino | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 07/05/2022 | Torino | 0 - 1 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 17/10/2021 | Napoli | 1 - 0 | Torino | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 26/04/2021 | Torino | 0 - 2 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
Napoli Win
Torino Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Maradona Masterclass: Napoli Edge Past Gritty Torino
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A dominant display ensured Napoli kept their grip on third place, surviving a late scare to claim all three points in this Serie A clash.
The Early Breakthrough
The encounter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona sparked into life almost immediately as Napoli asserted their dominance. The home side played with incredible Intensity, pinning the visitors back from the opening whistle. It took just seven minutes for the deadlock to be broken when Alisson Santos found the back of the net, clinical following a well-weighted pass from L. Spinazzola. Boasting 64% possession, the Partenopei turned the pitch into a one-way street for much of the first half. Torino struggled to cope with the relentless waves of pressure, as the hosts utilized 11 corners to keep the granata defense under constant duress, though the visitors' keeper performed heroics to keep the scoreline respectable.
Securing the Cushion
As the match progressed into the second half, the tactical Balance remained tilted in favor of the hosts, yet the narrow lead kept the nerves high. The pivotal moment arrived in the 68th minute through a moment of pure quality. Matteo Politano, ever the creator, delivered a pinpoint ball to Eljif Elmas, who finished with composure to double the advantage. This second goal appeared to deflate Torino, who had spent most of the evening defending desperately. Napoli's midfield controlled the tempo, cycling the ball efficiently and preventing Torino from mounting any coherent counter-attacks. It was a professional display of game management that suggested a comfortable stroll to the finish line for the home supporters.
Late Drama and Resolution
However, the Stakes of Serie A football mean no lead is ever truly safe. In the 87th minute, substitute C. Casadei pulled one back for Torino after being set up by fellow sub C. Adams, capitalizing on a rare lapse in the Napoli backline. This late strike injected sudden tension into the stadium as the visitors pushed for an unlikely equalizer in stoppage time. Napoli were forced to dig deep, abandoning their fluid attacking play for a rugged defensive stand. Despite the late pressure, the hosts held firm to secure the 2-1 victory. The win solidifies Napoli’s status in the Champions League places, while Torino leave Naples with pride but no points to show for their spirited late comeback.
Key Questions
How did substitute Matteo Politano change the game?
Politano’s creativity was vital; his precise assist for Elmas provided the essential two-goal cushion that ultimately decided the result.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Napoli Ready to Punish Fragile Torino
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. This is a glaring mismatch where Napoli's elite quality should comfortably overwhelm a Torino side drifting dangerously close to the bottom.
The Setup
The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona sets the stage for a clash between two sides at opposite ends of the spectrum. Napoli enter this Round 28 fixture sitting proudly in 3rd place, boasting a Form rating that reflects their status as top-four certainties. Meanwhile, Torino find themselves languishing in 15th, struggling for consistency and defensive stability. With the Stakes high for the hosts' pursuit of the leaders, anything less than three points would be a shock. The presence of world-class Stars in the home lineup further widens the gap between these two historic clubs.
Key Battle
With no individual standouts listed for the visitors, the tactical focus falls on the battle between Napoli's high-octane midfield and Torino's defensive shape. S. McTominay will look to dominate the central zones, providing the Balance needed to allow creative talents like Antonio Vergara to exploit the spaces. Torino's back line will be under immense pressure to track the movement of a dynamic home attack that has rarely been kept quiet this season.
Our Prediction
Our take is that this will be a professional, one-sided affair. Napoli will likely control over 60% of possession, using the width of the pitch to stretch a Torino defense that has already conceded 47 goals. We expect R. Højlund to find the scoresheet as the home side capitalizes on their superior technical ability. Torino’s lack of clinical finishing means Napoli’s defense, anchored by A. Buongiorno, should have a relatively quiet evening.