TIPS - Torino VS Pisa

[(Torino) Strength]:
1. Torino are 12th in the Serie A table, ranking in the lower half of the league with 4 points. Facing Pisa SC, who have an inferior ranking in Serie A, the former are strongly motivated to win this Cup game to boost their morale and confidence.
2. Torino performed well in the Coppa Italia lately as they received 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the previous 5 games, with a win rate of 60%.

[(Torino) Weakness]:
1. Torino will continue to be without injured center-back Perr Schuurs and winger Zanos Savva.
2. Torino recorded only 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in four league games, with a win rate of less than 30%, revealing poor performances at the start of the season.
3. Torino have been winless at home in the league this season so far, with only 1 draw and 1 loss. They also failed to score at home so far.
4. Torino scored only 1 goal in the last 4 games, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, showing poor attack.
5. Torino met Pisa SC in the 2016 Coppa Italia, where both sides drew 0-0 in regular time.
6. Torino won only 2 of the last 10 games and only one of the previous 5 home ones in AH.

[(Pisa SC) Weakness]:
1. As a newly promoted team in Serie A, Pisa SC are struggling in the league and are currently deep in the relegation zone. The immense pressure to avoid relegation makes it difficult for them to focus on the Cup competition. They may rotate their squad for this match, and their desire to win is questionable.
2. Rotating center-back Arturo Calabresi and two new signings, Daniel Denoon and Calvin Stengs, are all unavailable for the match.
3. Pisa SC received only 1 draw and 3 losses in four league games of the new season. In the last league match away from home, they lost 3-2 to Napoli, resulting in a losing streak despite showing resistance.
4. Pisa SC's overall performance in the Coppa Italia has been unsatisfactory. Last season, they were eliminated early, and they have a record of only 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last four matches. In the first round of the Coppa Italia this season, they only advanced past inferior-league side Cesena FC via a penalty shootout, which shows a lack of convincing performance.
5. Pisa SC scored only 3 goals in the previous 4 games, averaging less than 1 goal per game, showcasing underwhelming offense.
6. Pisa SC conceded 6 goals in the previous 4 games, with an average of over 1 goal per game, indicating unstable defense.
7. Pisa SC won only 3 of the previous 8 games and lost the last 4 Coppa Italia matches in AH.

[Tips]:
Torino have a home advantage and a favorable historical record, but their recent form has been poor, with low attacking efficiency and an underwhelming home performance.

Pisa SC, as a newly promoted team, are under immense pressure to avoid relegation, but they have shown a certain resilience on the road.

In their last game against league leaders Napoli, they managed to score two goals, showcasing a decent attacking ability.

Torino's attacking problems are significant, with only two goals in their last four matches, making it difficult for them to easily break through Pisa's defense.

Although Pisa's away performance has been average, the nature of Cup competitions often minimizes the difference in strength on paper.

The team are expected to capitalize on Torino's attacking inefficiency and set up an effective defense on the road.

Given that Torino's home advantage is not clear, it is predicted that Pisa can avoid defeat in regular time.

[Recommended]:
Pisa SC (+0.5/1)