Torino fought back after falling 2-0 to Inter in the Coppa Italia quarter-final; four January signings debuted and impressed. Betting angle: Inter remain the smart outright pick to advance, but punters could find value on Torino +1 Asian handicap or Both Teams To Score as Torino’s attacking options look more dangerous.
Inter Survive Torino Fightback in Coppa Italia Quarter-final
Torino exited the Coppa Italia after a 2-1 defeat to Inter in Monza, but the result offered encouraging signs for the Granata. Four January arrivals — Matteo Prati, Sandro Kulenovic, Rafael Obrador and Luca Marianucci — all started, and Kulenovic’s header briefly turned the tie tense before an offside ruling wiped out a potential equaliser.
Match Recap
Inter raced into a 2-0 lead through Ange-Yoan Bonny and Andy Diouf, leaving Torino on the back foot early. Torino improved after the break, with Kulenovic pulling one back with a towering header. Matteo Prati thought he had levelled the match later on, but the goal was ruled out for offside, sealing Inter’s progression.
Baroni: Performance Provides Momentum Despite Exit
Torino coach Marco Baroni praised his players’ second-half response while admitting the side could have been more aggressive on the wings in the first half. “I am satisfied with the performance. Unfortunately, we were a little passive and therefore didn’t attack them enough on the wings,” he said. Baroni noted his squad’s resilience and the limited preparation time for several new signings, adding that the display “should allow us to work with even more conviction.”
Debutants and Tactical Adjustments
All four January signings made their full debuts. Baroni shifted Prati from an internal midfield role to mezz’ala, a move that improved his influence in the game. Obrador and Marianucci also slotted straight into the lineup after arriving late in the window, giving Torino fresh attacking and defensive options moving forward.
Injuries, Fixture Load and Squad Outlook
Baroni cited the congested schedule and recent injury issues as factors that limited selection and sharpness. He expects more players to return to training shortly and urged the squad to raise its intensity as the season progresses. Torino have not reached the Coppa Italia semi-finals since 1993, so experience in knockout tie management remains a long-term objective.
Betting Implications
Inter remain the clear favourites to advance in cup competitions and are the safer outright pick for future ties. However, Torino’s new signings and improved second-half attacking display create value angles:
- Consider backing Torino +1 Asian handicap in league or cup markets when facing stronger opponents.
- Both Teams To Score looks plausible against top sides given Torino’s newfound attacking threat.
- For totals, expect lively contests: backing Over 2.5 goals can be viable when both teams adopt an open approach.
What to Watch Next
Torino will look to convert the confidence from this outing into league form, integrating new arrivals and reducing injury absenteeism. Inter progress to a semi-final berth, but Torino’s January business suggests the Granata may be more dangerous in the months ahead.
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