Pisa will entertain Cesena at Stadio Romeo Anconetani in the Coppa Italia on Wednesday. The hosts are seeking to take their revenge after back-to-back setbacks against the visitors.
We are in the second round of the 2024 Coppa Italia. At stake, is qualification for the round of 16. Pisa entered this edition in the first round, where they crushed fellow Serie B side Frosinone 3-0 to qualify for the second round. The hosts come into this stage on the back of an eight-game undefeated streak.
Nerazzurri are yet to clinch Coppa Italia. They were knocked out in the first round last season by familiar foe Frosinone. Pisa got off to a flying start in the 2024 Serie B season, winning four matches and drawing two in six outings. They sit atop the standings on 14 points, as they eye a return to Serie A.
Cesena began their campaign in the preliminary round, where they overcame third-tier side Padova 3-1 to progress to round one. The Serie B side pulled off a 2-1 shock win over Serie A team Hellas Verona to coast to round two. The visitors will be eying a third win in a row following their previous two against Pisa.
Cavallucci Marini earned promotion to Serie B after winning the Serie C last season. They have won twice, drawn twice and lost twice in six matches, which leaves them 10th in the Serie B standings on eight points. Cesena have won once in their last five matches and are winless in their last three games in all competitions.
Pisa vs Cesena Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Pisa have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches against Cesena in all competitions.
- Pisa have won thrice and lost twice in their last five home matches against Cesena.
- Pisa have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Cesena have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Pisa have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches while Cesena have won once, drawn twice and lost twice.
- Form Guide: Pisa – W-W-W-D-W, Cesena – D-D-L-W-L.
Pisa vs Cesena Prediction
Pisa appear much stronger than when they were trounced by Cesena. The visitors should be aware that they are facing a reinvigorated side.
Newly promoted Cesena are doing better than expected in Serie B. They will hope to replicate that momentum in this stage.
Pisa come in as the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Pisa 3-1 Cesena
Pisa vs Cesena Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Pisa
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Pisa to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Cesena to score - Yes