How to Check SSC Napoli vs Torino FC Stats Match Performance Easy Guide

Yesterday, a friend suddenly asked me, “How did the Napoli vs. Torino game go? Who played well?” I was taken aback. I had watched the game, but I couldn’t recall any specific statistics. I couldn’t even say how many shots were taken or how much possession each team had. This made me feel pretty embarrassed, so I decided to do some research and make sure I didn’t end up clueless again.

I opened my phone and searched for “Napoli vs Torino match statistics” on Google. The results were a mess: betting sites, prediction posts, and fan forums. Some page titles were exaggerated, such as “Shocking Comeback!” and “Surefire Winning Strategy!” But when I clicked on them, I couldn’t find any real data.

I wasted nearly ten minutes and found nothing. This search method was completely useless.

I thought, the club’s official website should have the data, right? I opened Napoli’s official website, but the page was full of jerseys, tickets, and press releases. I searched for a long time but couldn’t find an option for “match statistics.”

I went to Torino’s official website, but it was even worse. The homepage was full of sponsor ads and didn’t even have a match recap. It seemed unrealistic to expect the official websites to provide detailed data.

I was getting desperate, so I downloaded five or six sports apps on my phone. I thought at least one of them would work. But most of them didn’t.

The first app required a subscription to view pass data, which cost $10 a month. That was too expensive.
The second app popped up an ad when I clicked on it, and I had to watch a two-second video before I could close it. It was so annoying.

The third app showed last year’s games when I opened it, and the data was completely wrong.

I got more and more angry as I downloaded more apps, and finally my phone was almost out of space, so I had to delete them one by one.

After calming down, I searched again, this time without clicking on any ads, and scrolled down a few pages. I saw a website with an ordinary name but a clean page, so I clicked on it to try it out.

This time it was the right one. The page had the words “Match Center” at the top, followed by a table clearly listing basic information like possession percentage, shots on goal, corner kicks, and fouls for both teams. Napoli had 68% possession and 15 shots on goal; Torino had only 32% possession and 4 shots on goal. It was immediately clear which team was dominating the match.

I later realized that the key was not to search for “match results,” but to find a page with ‘data’ or “match center.” Many websites separate news and data. If you only read the news, you won’t see the detailed statistics.

It took me almost an hour to figure out this simple truth.

I had the basic data, but I wanted to see more in-depth information, such as who had the most accurate passes and who created the best chances. I went back to the page and saw a bunch of small icons with no text explanations.

When I hovered my mouse over them, I found out that a circle with an arrow meant “pass completion rate” and a star meant “created a great chance.” Why not just write it out? Why use icons that make people guess?

I want to see the “expected goals” (xG) data, which shows which team has better chances. After searching for a long time, I finally found it in a tab called “Advanced Statistics.”

Napoli’s xG is 2.3, while Torino’s is only 0.5. This means that although Torino had a few shots on goal, none of them were good opportunities. Napoli, on the other hand, came closer to scoring with each attack.

This data is more convincing than the number of shots.

Scroll down the page to see player data. Each player is rated from 1 to 10. Napoli’s Lobotka scored 8.2 with a pass completion rate of 93%.

One of Torino’s defenders made the most tackles with five. These details let me know who was really working hard on the field.

The most intuitive way to understand the game is through heat maps. Most of Napoli’s players spent most of their time in Torino’s half, especially in the midfield and on the left wing. Torino’s heat map was concentrated near their own penalty area, clearly indicating that they were focused on defense.

Without reading the text, you can tell how the game was played just by looking at the color distribution.

I also looked at the starting lineup. Napoli fielded all their regulars, while Torino rotated several defenders. This explains why they were under so much defensive pressure and conceded an early goal.

The substitution times are also recorded. Napoli replaced their striker after 60 minutes, clearly looking to extend their lead.

Many people only look at the score, but the data can tell you what really happened in the game. For example, Torino had four shots, which doesn’t seem like a lot, but if you know that all four were outside the penalty area, you know that they didn’t really threaten the goal.

Napoli only scored two goals, but they had eight shots on target, which means they could improve their efficiency.

If you want to look up game data, remember a few things:

1. Don’t just search for the match name; add “data” or ‘statistics’ for more accurate results.
2. Look for “match center” pages, not news articles.
3. Focus on key metrics like possession, shots, xG, and heat maps.
4. Player ratings and heat maps are more intuitive than written commentary.
5. Try multiple websites; don’t waste time on a single low-quality page.

Checking match data may seem simple, but it’s easy to go down the wrong path. I was initially fooled by ads and fake information. However, as long as you find the right website and take the time to understand the charts, you’ll be able to understand the match better than others.

Next time a friend asks you, “How was that game?” you’ll be able to give them the details instead of just saying, “We won” or “It was average.”