Pisa vs Udinese Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

Peter Solomon

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3 Minutes Read
September 13, 2025

The Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani hosts a classic Coppa Italia clash between leagues as Serie B’s Pisa face top-flight Udinese. The home side will be motivated to cause a cup upset in front of their passionate fans, while Udinese will be desperate to avoid an embarrassing slip-up and progress to the next round. This match between a confident lower-league side and a struggling Serie A team is a prime subject for a home vs away match preview.

Pisa vs Udinese Match Preview/Betting Preview

This home vs away betting preview is defined by the classic “cup tie” mentality. Pisa, doing well in Serie B, will play with freedom and intensity, using their home advantage to press high and disrupt Udinese’s rhythm. Udinese, languishing near the bottom of Serie A, will be under immense pressure to win. They will rely on their individual technical quality to control possession and break down a organized Pisa defense. For bettors, the question is whether motivation can trump quality, or if the top-tier side’s class will eventually tell.

Team Recent Form

Pisa: DWWWD

Udinese: LDLDL

Key Stats

Pisa are unbeaten in their last 8 matches across all competitions (W5, D3).
Udinese are on a dismal run of 10 matches without a win in Serie A (D6, L4).
Udinese have been eliminated by lower-league opposition in two of the last four Coppa Italia editions.

I predict the correct score will be Pisa 1 – 1 Udinese (Pisa to win on penalties). Udinese’s terrible form and lack of confidence make them incredibly vulnerable to a cup shock. Pisa’s momentum and home advantage will see them match their top-flight opponents over 90 minutes. I foresee a tense, tight game that goes the distance, with the Serie B side holding their nerve from the spot.

Pisa vs Udinese H2H

The teams have not met in a competitive fixture in over a decade.
Their last meeting was in 2012, also in the Coppa Italia, which Udinese won 4-2 after extra time.
Historical head-to-head data is largely irrelevant due to the long gap and completely different squads.
This adds an element of the unknown to the fixture.

Pre Game Odds

Pisa Win: 2/1
Draw: 23/10
Udinese Win: 11/8

(Odds are indicative and subject to change)

Team News Home

Pisa have a relatively clean bill of health and will be able to field their strongest available XI. Midfielder Marius Marin is the engine of their team and will be crucial to their press. They have no suspension concerns.

Team News Away

Udinese have several injury issues. Key striker Lorenzo Lucca is a major doubt, which would be a significant blow to their attack. Defender João Ferreira and midfielder Kingsley Ehizibue are also ruled out.