Torino 1-0 Cremonese: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Torino 1-0 Cremonese in the Serie A on Saturday, 13 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Torino secured a 1-0 victory over Cremonese in a tightly contested match. The hosts took the lead in the 27th minute when Nikola Vlašić scored, assisted by Duván Zapata, giving them an edge in an otherwise even first half. Cremonese, coming off back-to-back wins against Lecce and Bologna, pushed for an equaliser but struggled to break through Torino’s defence before the break.

The second half saw Cremonese make an early change with Alessio Zerbin replacing Warren Bondo in the 51st minute, followed by further substitutions from both sides, including Giovanni Simeone coming on for Duván Zapata for Torino at 64’. Despite Cremonese holding more possession and creating chances, they could not find the net, with yellow cards for Tommaso Barbieri and Martín Payero highlighting their frustration. Torino, who had lost three of their previous four league games before this win, held firm through added time, including a late yellow for Marcus Pedersen, to claim the three points and end their poor run.

Cremonese edged possession with 54% compared to Torino’s 46%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball, but this did not translate into goals as both teams recorded an equal six corners each. Successful dribbles favoured Cremonese at 50 against Torino’s 38, indicating they were more effective in beating defenders, while the assist count showed Torino with one and Cremonese none, underlining the hosts’ sharper finishing. Discipline saw Cremonese pick up two yellow cards to Torino’s one, with no reds issued, and both sides used all five substitutions, such as Cremonese bringing on Antonio Sanabria for Giuseppe Pezzella at 63’ to try shifting momentum.

The game’s defining moment came in the 27th minute when Nikola Vlašić scored for Torino, assisted by Duván Zapata, which proved to be the only goal in a match low on clear-cut chances. Cremonese responded with substitutions like Alessio Zerbin coming on for Warren Bondo at 51’ and later Romano Floriani Mussolini replacing Tommaso Barbieri at 63’, aiming to inject energy after Barbieri’s yellow card for a foul in the 36th minute. Torino made tactical adjustments too, with Cesare Casadei replacing Gvidas Gineitis at 64’ and Cyril Ngonge coming on for Ché Adams at 83’, helping them manage the closing stages amid late yellows for Martín Payero at 90+3’ and Marcus Pedersen at 90+9’.

Torino lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Nikola Vlašić operating effectively behind the forwards and linking well with Duván Zapata, who provided the assist for the goal before being replaced by Giovanni Simeone. Key partnerships included Valentino Lazaro on the wing, later substituted by Cristiano Biraghi in added time, while Kristjan Asllani featured in midfield until Emirhan İlkhan came on late.

Cremonese deployed a 3-5-2 setup, relying on midfielders like Warren Bondo, who was replaced by Alessio Zerbin early in the second half, and Jari Vandeputte, later substituted by Franco Vázquez. Defensive efforts involved Tommaso Barbieri, who earned a yellow before making way for Romano Floriani Mussolini, with Giuseppe Pezzella also being replaced by Antonio Sanabria to bolster the attack.

Nikola Vlašić earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring the game’s only goal while creating two key passes and no big chances, though his strike in the 27th minute ultimately separated the sides. His performance stood out in a match where opportunities were limited, helping Torino secure the win without recording any assists himself.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Cremonese (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Milan (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Lecce (A)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Como (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Juventus (A)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Torino (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Lecce (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Bologna (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Roma (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Pisa (A)

Torino have just claimed a 1-0 win over Cremonese, boosting their position to 13th on 17 points after a run that included three losses in their last five league games. They now face Sassuolo on 21 December 2025 at 14:00, with the opponents sitting ninth on 21 points, offering a chance for Torino to build momentum and close the gap on mid-table rivals.

Cremonese have just suffered a 1-0 defeat to Torino, leaving them 11th on 20 points following a mixed spell with two wins and two losses in their previous four league outings. Their next challenge is against Lazio on 20 December 2025 at 17:00, where the eighth-placed side on 22 points will test Cremonese’s ability to bounce back and push for a higher finish.

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