Our prediction for this Serie A match:
Cagliari and Torino face each other at Sardegna Arena in the closing match of day 16. The Rossoblu have been struggling in the first half of the season, with the team recording only one win in the process, but this game could be the turning point for the hosts. Since Sardinians produced a fine display in a goalless draw with Verona, home win should definitely be considered. Il Toro, on the other hand, continue their habit of being an unpredictable team.
The visitors have been having their ups and downs of late, and seeing that Cagliari want this win more than Torino, home triumph should be considered. Both Rog and Walukiewicz are sidelined with injuries, while Godin is a major doubt. Il Toro, on the other hand, will be without Singo, who is banned, with all DJidji, Rodriguez, Verdi, Belotti, Ansaldi, and Mandragora missing out with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Diego Godin):
Diego Godin is considered one of the best defenders in the history of Uruguayan football. The Atletico Madrid centre back played for Cerro and Nacional in the Uruguayan national championship between 2003 and 2007 and in August, 2017 he signed a deal with La Liga side Villarreal.
Godin made 91 league appearances for the Yellow Submarine and on 4 August he made probably the best decision of his career as he signed a contract with Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan defender won the 2013/2014 La Liga trophy with los Rojiblancos, while making it to the Champions League final on two occasions (2014, 2016). He won the Europa League trophy in the 2011/2012 season with Atletico Madrid as well.
Speaking of his international career, Godin clinched the 2011 Copa America trophy with Uruguay. Despite playing as a centre back, Diego Godin often scores after set pieces and you should have in mind that he scored eight goals for Diego Simeone’s team in the 2013/2014 season (all competitions).
Highlighted Team (Torino):
Torino Football Club is an Italian football club from Turin. The club was founded in 1906 as the result of a fusion between different football clubs. Because of different financial trouble the club is named FC Torino in 2005.
Torino FC is hosting their games in Stadio Grande Torino which holds a capacity of 28 000.
The biggest rival of Torino FC is Juventus which is one of the biggest clubs in the world however Torino FC holds more fans in Turin than their bigger brother Juventus. Torino FC has a big football history as well. During the glory times of the club Torino won the Serie A 7 times and the Coppa Italia 5 times.
Known nicknames for Torino FC are Granata and Toro. The most famous players that have a Torino FC history are: Hakan Sukur, Kieft, Maldini, Falcone and Baron.