The Stadio Arena Garibaldi – Romeo Anconetani hosts a Coppa Italia clash as Pisa from Serie B take on top-flight Fiorentina. Cup matches often provide the stage for upsets, and Pisa will be motivated to defy the odds in front of their home crowd. However, Fiorentina, under Vincenzo Italiano, are a well-established Serie A side with deep squad rotation and a recent history of going far in this competition. This classic cup tie between a lower-league hopeful and a top-division giant is a perfect subject for a home vs away betting preview.
Team Recent Form
Pisa: DWLLW
Fiorentina: WWLWD
Key Stats
- Fiorentina have reached the Coppa Italia final in two of the last three seasons, showing they take the competition seriously.
- Pisa have a mixed record at home this season (W3, D2, L3), showing they are beatable.
- Fiorentina’s squad depth is vastly superior, allowing them to rotate effectively for cup matches without a major drop in quality.
I predict the correct score will be Pisa 0 – 2 Fiorentina. While Pisa will put up a valiant fight and make it difficult for La Viola initially, the sheer difference in individual quality and athleticism between a Serie A and Serie B side will ultimately tell. Fiorentina’s rotated attackers will have too much pace and technique for Pisa’s defence, and they should secure a professional victory without needing to overexert themselves.
Pisa vs Fiorentina H2H
- The teams have not met in a competitive fixture since the 2013/14 season in Serie B.
- Fiorentina are unbeaten in their last 4 matches against Pisa (W3 D1).
- Their last meeting in the Coppa Italia was in the 2005/06 season, which Fiorentina won 2-0.
- Only one of the last five historical meetings has seen Over 3.5 goals.
Pre Game Odds
- Pisa Win: 5/1
- Draw: 3/1
- Fiorentina Win: 4/9
(Odds are indicative and subject to change)
Team News Home
Pisa will be without their starting central midfielder, Idrissa Touré, who is suspended for this match. Key winger Matteo Tramoni is also a major doubt as he races to recover from a minor ankle ligament sprain, which would be a significant blow to their counter-attacking threat.
Team News Away
Fiorentina are expected to make widespread rotations. Star players like Nico González and Giacomo Bonaventura are likely to be rested entirely. However, striker M’Bala Nzola and winger Riccardo Sottil are set to start as they look to impress for more league minutes. Defender Lucas Martínez Quarta is out with a muscle injury.
Possible Line-ups
Pisa: Loria; Calabresi, Caracciolo, Canestrelli, Beruatto; Masucci, Marin, Esteves; Moreo, D’Alessandro, Arena
Fiorentina: Terracciano; Kayode, Milenkovic, Ranieri, Parisi; Duncan, Arthur; Sottil, Beltran, Ikone; Nzola
Pisa vs Fiorentina Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Away team win (Fiorentina).
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Under 2.5 goals.
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: No.
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