Serie A Regular Season - 17
Torino 1 - 2 FT Cagliari
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Riyad Idrissi 11'
28' N. Vlasic (C. Adams)
36' Nikola Vlašić
M. Prati (L. Mazzitelli) 45'
HT
S. Kilicsoy (A. Deiola) 66'
67' ↓ V. Lazaro ↑N. Nkounkou
67' ↓ C. Adams ↑D. Zapata
↓ G. Gaetano ↑S. Esposito 68'
↓ L. Mazzitelli ↑N. Cavuoti 72'
↓ S. Kilicsoy ↑G. Borrelli 72'
76' ↓ K. Asllani ↑C. Ngonge
80' ↓ G. Gineitis ↑E. Ilkhan
80' ↓ M. Pedersen ↑Z. Aboukhlal
↓ M. Prati ↑A. Obert 84'
90'+2 Niels Nkounkou
90'+4 Zakaria Aboukhlal
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Torino
Goalkeepers
A. Paleari 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Tameze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Maripan 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
A. Ismajli 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
M. Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
G. Gineitis 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
K. Asllani
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
V. Lazaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
N. Vlasic 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
G. Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Adams 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
BENCH
M. Popa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Israel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Sazonov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dembele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Nkounkou
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
C. Biraghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Pellini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ilkhan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Anjorin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Casadei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Aboukhlal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ngonge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Njie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
E. Caprile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Zappa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Deiola 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
S. Luperto
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
M. Palestra 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Adopo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Prati
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
L. Mazzitelli
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
R. Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
G. Gaetano
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
S. Kilicsoy
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
G. Ciocci
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Radunovic
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Di Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pintus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Obert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cogoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rog
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cavuoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Borrelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Pavoletti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Trepy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Esposito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/01/2025 | Torino | 2 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 20/10/2024 | Cagliari | 3 - 2 | Torino | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 26/01/2024 | Cagliari | 1 - 2 | Torino | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 21/08/2023 | Torino | 0 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 27/02/2022 | Torino | 1 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 06/12/2021 | Cagliari | 1 - 1 | Torino | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 19/02/2021 | Cagliari | 0 - 1 | Torino | Serie A | Sardegna Arena |
| 18/10/2020 | Torino | 2 - 3 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| 27/06/2020 | Cagliari | 4 - 2 | Torino | Serie A | Sardegna Arena |
Torino Win
Cagliari Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +22
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +11
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 17 GD: +8
P: 17 GD: +11
P: 17 GD: +8
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -12
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -18
P: 27 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Caprile’s Fortress Defies Torino Dominance
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A goalkeeping masterclass from Elia Caprile transformed a one-sided shooting gallery into a clinical smash-and-grab victory for the visitors.
Drama and Early Breakthrough
The action at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino ignited early when Riyad Idrissi thought he had won a penalty for the visitors in the 11th minute, only for VAR to intervene and overturn the decision. An Intensity rating of 84 underscores a frantic start where Torino quickly established controlled possession. The home side’s pressure bore fruit in the 28th minute when C. Adams turned provider, teeing up N. Vlasic for a composed finish. Dominating the pitch with 56% possession, the Granata seemed poised for a comfortable afternoon, peppering the opposition goal with a barrage of shots that forced the visitors into a desperate defensive shell.
The Great Wall of Sardinia
Despite the territorial dominance of the hosts, the match maintained a Balance score of 77 as Cagliari refused to buckle. The turning point of the first half arrived in the final seconds before the interval. Against the run of play, L. Mazzitelli found M. Prati, who silenced the home crowd with an clinical equalizer in the 45th minute. This goal shifted the psychological weight of the match, but the true hero remained Elia Caprile. The goalkeeper began a relentless sequence of saves, eventually totaling 9 stops, many of which were of the highest caliber, frustrating a Torino side that appeared to do everything right except find the back of the net.
Kilicsoy Completes the Heist
Torino emerged for the second half with renewed vigor, racking up a total of 19 shots, yet they remained vulnerable to the counter-attack. With the Stakes rising as both teams sought to distance themselves from the bottom half of the table, Cagliari struck the decisive blow. In the 66th minute, A. Deiola released S. Kilicsoy, who maintained his composure to fire the visitors ahead. Despite a late siege and a significant xG advantage for the hosts, Cagliari held firm. This result serves as a stark reminder of football's cruelty; Torino dominated every metric but fell victim to Caprile's brilliance and a clinical visiting attack that made their few chances count.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
In the 11th minute, VAR overturned a penalty awarded to Cagliari, preventing an early lead for the visitors before Torino eventually scored.
What made Elia Caprile the Man of the Match?
Caprile recorded 9 vital saves, single-handedly keeping Torino at bay despite the hosts registering 10 shots on target during the match.
How did Torino complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, Torino failed to comeback; it was Cagliari who recovered from Vlasic's opening goal to win the match 2-1.
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.
Mid-Table Tension at the Olimpico
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A cagey encounter looms as two sides separated by a single point prioritize defensive solidity over festive flair.
The Setup
The Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino plays host to a fixture where the Form guide favors the visitors, despite their lower historical ceiling. Torino has struggled with consistency, recording a Balance score that reflects their defensive fragility this season. Cagliari arrives with momentum from a string of positive results, aiming to leapfrog the Granata. With the Stakes rated low at 1.0, expect a match where neither side is willing to overextend and risk a morale-damaging defeat.
Key Battle
The creative spark of Nikola Vlašić will be tested against the tactical discipline of Sebastiano Esposito and the Cagliari midfield. Vlašić is the primary source of invention for Torino, but if Esposito can link play effectively and exploit the gaps in Torino's backline, the visitors could dictate the tempo in the final third.
Our Prediction
This match has the hallmarks of a stalemate. While the Stars on both sides have the individual quality to produce a moment of magic, the overarching tactical approach is likely to be conservative. We anticipate a 1-1 draw, as Torino's home advantage cancels out Cagliari's superior recent run of results in a game of few clear-cut chances.