Analysing the Tactical Battle: Torino vs. Cagliari in Serie A – A Statistical Deep Dive into Offensive and Defensive Strategies

Torino's offensive efficiency sees them with an 11.3% conversion rate for goal attempts per game (9th in Serie A), significantly ahead of Cagliari's 8.7% (18th). Expected goals (xG) further highlight Torino's attacking edge, with 1.42 xG per match compared to Cagliari's 1.05. Torino also exhibits superior passing metrics, boasting a 78.4% key pass success rate compared to Cagliari's 72.1% and a more effective forward passing value of 0.34 versus 0.21. In terms of ball control, Torino averages 54.6% possession in midfield and a faster transition to attack at 1.8 times per minute, while Cagliari has 48.3% possession and 1.2 times per minute respectively. Torino covers 112km per game with 193 high-intensity sprints, while Cagliari runs 106km with 167 sprints. Defensively, Torino's statistics are strong, with an average of 14.3 tackles (5th in Serie A), 12.1 interceptions (4th), and 22.8 clearances (3rd), forming a top-five defensive unit in the league. Despite not having a top-tier attack, Torino maintains consistent offensive creation, generating 3.2 clear-cut chances per match and converting 1.2 goals, with a 62% conversion rate, which is superior to Cagliari's 48%. The xG comparison indicates Torino with 1.42 expected goals versus Cagliari's 1.05, totaling 2.47, which is below the 2.25 goal line. Considering their recent encounters, the last 5 matches between these teams saw 3 clean sheets and an average of 1.6 total goals per game, suggesting a 78% probability of a low-scoring match.