Serie A Gameweek 8

Torino 2 - 1 FT Genoa

Stadio Olimpico di Torino

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Futmetrix Verdict
72
FT
Sun, Oct 26
Italiano
Torino
2-1
Genoa
⚡ Intensity 63
⚖️ Balance 92
🏆 Stakes 10
🎲 Upset 0
Maripán’s last-gasp header sinks struggling Genoa.

Win Probability

  • Torino 50%
  • Draw 26%
  • Genoa 23%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Maripán at the Death: Torino Break Genoa Hearts

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. A pulsating comeback victory sees Torino climb the table while leaving a winless Genoa side rooted to the bottom of Serie A after a dramatic finale.

Early Shock at the Olimpico

The match at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino ignited instantly as the visitors defied their league position. Just seven minutes in, M. Thorsby silenced the home crowd, finishing clinicaly to give Genoa a shock lead. An Intensity rating of 9.2 reflected a high-octane opening where the Grifone looked organized and dangerous on the break. Torino struggled to find their rhythm early on, as the defensive partnership led by Leo Østigård repelled wave after wave of granata attacks. Despite the early setback, Torino began to control possession, dictating the tempo from deep but lacking the precision required to bypass a resilient Genoa low block during a tense first forty-five minutes.

The Tide Turns via Misfortune

The second half saw Torino emerge with renewed vigor, eventually controlling 59% of the ball. The pressure finally told in the 63rd minute when a teasing delivery caused chaos in the six-yard box, leading to an unfortunate own goal by S. Sabelli. This moment shattered the Balance of the contest, as Genoa’s defensive confidence began to waver under a barrage of 13 shots. The introduction of V. Lazaro provided the tactical spark Torino needed, offering more directness on the flanks. With the Stakes high for both sides—one fighting for European spots and the other for survival—the match evolved into a frantic end-to-end battle where neither side seemed content with a point.

Maripán’s Moment of Glory

As the clock ticked toward full-time, it looked as though the points would be shared, largely due to the heroics of Nicola Leali. The Genoa goalkeeper produced 5 vital saves to keep his side level, frustrating the home supporters. However, the resistance finally crumbled in the 90th minute. Lazaro turned provider, whipping in a cross that allowed G. Maripán to power a header home, securing a 2-1 victory. There was no Upset Factor in the end, as Torino's dominance eventually bore fruit, but the defeat is a crushing blow for Genoa. They remain winless after eight matches, while Torino’s grit at the death proves they possess the mental fortitude to challenge the league's upper echelons.

Key Questions

Did Torino deserve the late equalizer?

Torino dominated with 59% possession and 13 shots, making their comeback and eventual 90th-minute winner a fair reflection of their pressure.

How did Torino complete the comeback from behind?

Torino leveled through a Sabelli own goal in the 63rd minute before Maripán headed home a Lazaro cross in the 90th minute.

How did substitute Nicola Leali change the game?

Though he started the match, Leali was instrumental, making 5 saves that nearly earned Genoa a point before the late winner.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
59%
41%
Torino 59%
Genoa 41%
Shots
13
11
Torino 13
Genoa 11
Shots on Target
6
3
Torino 6
Genoa 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.35
1.90
Torino 1.35
Genoa 1.90
Passes
484
344
Torino 484
Genoa 344
Pass Accuracy
81%
78%
Torino 81%
Genoa 78%
Corners
9
1
Torino 9
Genoa 1
Fouls
14
9
Torino 14
Genoa 9
Yellow Cards
2
2
Torino 2
Genoa 2
Red Cards
0
0
Torino 0
Genoa 0

Match Events

Morten Frendrup 🟨 5'
M. Thorsby ⚽ 7'
29' 🟨 Cesare Casadei
HT
Jeff Ekhator 🟨 53'
59' 🟨 Nikola Vlašić
60' 🔄 ↓ N. Vlasic ↑C. Ngonge
60' 🔄 ↓ K. Asllani ↑A. Ismajli
60' 🔄 ↓ C. Biraghi ↑V. Lazaro
↓ J. Ekhator ↑C. Ekuban 🔄 61'
63' ⚽ S. Sabelli
73' 🔄 ↓ C. Adams ↑G. Gineitis
↓ S. Sabelli ↑M. Cornet 🔄 78'
↓ M. Frendrup ↑J. Onana 🔄 78'
83' 🔄 ↓ G. Simeone ↑D. Zapata
↓ R. Malinovskyi ↑L. Colombo 🔄 87'
↓ M. Thorsby ↑Vitinha 🔄 87'
90' ⚽ G. Maripan (V. Lazaro)
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Torino

Goalkeepers
Alberto Paleari
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adrien Tamèze
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guillermo Maripán
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Saúl Coco
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Marcus Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesare Casadei
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kristjan Asllani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Cristiano Biraghi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Nikola Vlašić
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Ché Adams
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Giovanni Simeone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Mihai Popa
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Siviero
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adam Masina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentino Lazaro
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
30
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Ali Dembélé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ardian Ismajli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emirhan İlkhan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Ilić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gvidas Gineitis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Aboukhlal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyril Ngonge
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duván Zapata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alieu Njie
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Genoa

Goalkeepers
Nicola Leali
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Stefano Sabelli
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Leo Østigård
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Johan Vásquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morten Frendrup
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Patrizio Masini
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mikael Ellertsson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ruslan Malinovskyi
MAGNET
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
47
Passes
8
Duels
Morten Thorsby
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jeff Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Benjamin Siegrist
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Sommariva
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aarón Martín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Otoa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Albert Gronbaek
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Onana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Carboni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Cuenca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítinha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Messias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caleb Ekuban
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Colombo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seydou Fini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxwel Cornet
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Venturino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/26/2025 Torino 2 - 1 Genoa Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
02/08/2025 Torino 1 - 1 Genoa Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
12/07/2024 Genoa 0 - 0 Torino Serie A Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
01/13/2024 Genoa 0 - 0 Torino Serie A Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
09/03/2023 Torino 1 - 0 Genoa Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
03/18/2022 Genoa 1 - 0 Torino Serie A Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
10/26/2025
2 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
02/08/2025
1 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
12/07/2024
0 - 0
Serie A Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
01/13/2024
0 - 0
Serie A Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
09/03/2023
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
03/18/2022
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
Torino Win
Genoa Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Napoli 8 18 15 8 +7 WNapoli 3 - 1 Inter (25-10-2025)LTorino 1 - 0 Napoli (18-10-2025)WNapoli 2 - 1 Genoa (05-10-2025)LAC Milan 2 - 1 Napoli (28-09-2025)WNapoli 3 - 2 Pisa (22-09-2025)
2 AS Roma 8 18 8 3 +5 WSassuolo 0 - 1 AS Roma (26-10-2025)LAS Roma 0 - 1 Inter (18-10-2025)WFiorentina 1 - 2 AS Roma (05-10-2025)WAS Roma 2 - 0 Hellas Verona (28-09-2025)WLazio 0 - 1 AS Roma (21-09-2025)
3 AC Milan 8 17 13 6 +7 DAC Milan 2 - 2 Pisa (24-10-2025)WAC Milan 2 - 1 Fiorentina (19-10-2025)DJuventus 0 - 0 AC Milan (05-10-2025)WAC Milan 2 - 1 Napoli (28-09-2025)WUdinese 0 - 3 AC Milan (20-09-2025)
4 Inter 8 15 19 11 +8 LNapoli 3 - 1 Inter (25-10-2025)WAS Roma 0 - 1 Inter (18-10-2025)WInter 4 - 1 Cremonese (04-10-2025)WCagliari 0 - 2 Inter (27-09-2025)WInter 2 - 1 Sassuolo (21-09-2025)
5 Bologna 8 14 13 7 +6 DFiorentina 2 - 2 Bologna (26-10-2025)WCagliari 0 - 2 Bologna (19-10-2025)WBologna 4 - 0 Pisa (05-10-2025)DLecce 2 - 2 Bologna (28-09-2025)WBologna 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2025)
6 Como 8 13 9 5 +4 DParma 0 - 0 Como (25-10-2025)WComo 2 - 0 Juventus (19-10-2025)DAtalanta 1 - 1 Como (04-10-2025)DComo 1 - 1 Cremonese (27-09-2025)WFiorentina 1 - 2 Como (21-09-2025)
7 Atalanta 8 12 12 6 +6 DCremonese 1 - 1 Atalanta (25-10-2025)DAtalanta 0 - 0 Lazio (19-10-2025)DAtalanta 1 - 1 Como (04-10-2025)DJuventus 1 - 1 Atalanta (27-09-2025)WTorino 0 - 3 Atalanta (21-09-2025)
8 Juventus 8 12 9 8 +1 LLazio 1 - 0 Juventus (26-10-2025)LComo 2 - 0 Juventus (19-10-2025)DJuventus 0 - 0 AC Milan (05-10-2025)DJuventus 1 - 1 Atalanta (27-09-2025)DHellas Verona 1 - 1 Juventus (20-09-2025)
9 Udinese 8 12 10 12 -2 WUdinese 3 - 2 Lecce (25-10-2025)DCremonese 1 - 1 Udinese (20-10-2025)DUdinese 1 - 1 Cagliari (05-10-2025)LSassuolo 3 - 1 Udinese (28-09-2025)LUdinese 0 - 3 AC Milan (20-09-2025)
10 Lazio 8 11 11 7 +4 WLazio 1 - 0 Juventus (26-10-2025)DAtalanta 0 - 0 Lazio (19-10-2025)DLazio 3 - 3 Torino (04-10-2025)WGenoa 0 - 3 Lazio (29-09-2025)LLazio 0 - 1 AS Roma (21-09-2025)
11 Cremonese 8 11 9 10 -1 DCremonese 1 - 1 Atalanta (25-10-2025)DCremonese 1 - 1 Udinese (20-10-2025)LInter 4 - 1 Cremonese (04-10-2025)DComo 1 - 1 Cremonese (27-09-2025)DCremonese 0 - 0 Parma (21-09-2025)
12 Torino 8 11 8 14 -6 WTorino 2 - 1 Genoa (26-10-2025)WTorino 1 - 0 Napoli (18-10-2025)DLazio 3 - 3 Torino (04-10-2025)LParma 2 - 1 Torino (29-09-2025)LTorino 0 - 3 Atalanta (21-09-2025)
13 Sassuolo 8 10 8 9 -1 LSassuolo 0 - 1 AS Roma (26-10-2025)DLecce 0 - 0 Sassuolo (18-10-2025)WHellas Verona 0 - 1 Sassuolo (03-10-2025)WSassuolo 3 - 1 Udinese (28-09-2025)LInter 2 - 1 Sassuolo (21-09-2025)
14 Cagliari 8 9 8 10 -2 DHellas Verona 2 - 2 Cagliari (26-10-2025)LCagliari 0 - 2 Bologna (19-10-2025)DUdinese 1 - 1 Cagliari (05-10-2025)LCagliari 0 - 2 Inter (27-09-2025)WLecce 1 - 2 Cagliari (19-09-2025)
15 Parma 8 7 3 7 -4 DParma 0 - 0 Como (25-10-2025)DGenoa 0 - 0 Parma (19-10-2025)LParma 0 - 1 Lecce (04-10-2025)WParma 2 - 1 Torino (29-09-2025)DCremonese 0 - 0 Parma (21-09-2025)
16 Lecce 8 6 7 13 -6 LUdinese 3 - 2 Lecce (25-10-2025)DLecce 0 - 0 Sassuolo (18-10-2025)WParma 0 - 1 Lecce (04-10-2025)DLecce 2 - 2 Bologna (28-09-2025)LLecce 1 - 2 Cagliari (19-09-2025)
17 Hellas Verona 8 5 4 11 -7 DHellas Verona 2 - 2 Cagliari (26-10-2025)DPisa 0 - 0 Hellas Verona (18-10-2025)LHellas Verona 0 - 1 Sassuolo (03-10-2025)LAS Roma 2 - 0 Hellas Verona (28-09-2025)DHellas Verona 1 - 1 Juventus (20-09-2025)
18 Fiorentina 8 4 7 12 -5 DFiorentina 2 - 2 Bologna (26-10-2025)LAC Milan 2 - 1 Fiorentina (19-10-2025)LFiorentina 1 - 2 AS Roma (05-10-2025)DPisa 0 - 0 Fiorentina (28-09-2025)LFiorentina 1 - 2 Como (21-09-2025)
19 Pisa 8 4 5 12 -7 DAC Milan 2 - 2 Pisa (24-10-2025)DPisa 0 - 0 Hellas Verona (18-10-2025)LBologna 4 - 0 Pisa (05-10-2025)DPisa 0 - 0 Fiorentina (28-09-2025)LNapoli 3 - 2 Pisa (22-09-2025)
20 Genoa 8 3 4 11 -7 LTorino 2 - 1 Genoa (26-10-2025)DGenoa 0 - 0 Parma (19-10-2025)LNapoli 2 - 1 Genoa (05-10-2025)LGenoa 0 - 3 Lazio (29-09-2025)LBologna 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2025)

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