Udinese vs Calcio Padova preview
2026/2027 Coppa Italia, Italy
Dacia Arena
Sat, 15 Aug - 4:30 PM
1st Round
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
Coppa Italia action opens the 2026/2027 campaign with Udinese hosting Calcio Padova at Dacia Arena in the first round. The home side carries a clear power edge measured at 78.01 against 55.02 for the visitors, creating a 23-point separation that underscores their superior standing. Both clubs arrive without recent form indicators or domestic league positions to reference. Venue familiarity favors Udinese on their own turf while the lower-ranked opponent seeks an upset in this single-elimination setting. Limited tracking leaves efficiency, transition, and set-piece metrics unavailable, shifting focus toward overall squad strength and home dominance. The matchup highlights a pronounced gap in competitive resources between the sides.
TL;DR
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Structural: Udinese holds a 23-point power advantage over Calcio Padova.
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Form: Neither side enters with recorded form scores from recent outings.
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Squad: The home team demonstrates superior overall strength in this encounter.
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Efficiency: Detailed efficiency statistics are not provided for the fixture.
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Transition: Transition play data lacks specific indicators in available metrics.
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Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows no available xG metrics for either team.
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xVariable: Power scores indicate Udinese at 78.01 compared to 55.02 for the visitors.
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Market: Udinese 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Calcio Padova 0% (Δ+0%).
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No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
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A. Calabro
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Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
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Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
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Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
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No sidelined player data available.
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
78.01
55.02
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Udinese
Calcio Padova
Power Score
78.01
55.02
League Position
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Global Rank
109
740
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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Udinese
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Opponent-weighted form score
Calcio Padova
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Udinese Calcio Padova
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 15, 2026, 04:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Coppa Italia, Italy · 1st Round
Stadium
Dacia Arena
Capacity
25132
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
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Squad
Manager ▼
K. Runjaic
Coach
Squad ▼
93
Daniele Padelli
Goalkeeper
40
Maduka Okoye
Goalkeeper
99
Edoardo Piana
Goalkeeper
27
Christian Kabasele
Defender
23
Mërgim Vojvoda
Defender
11
Hassane Kamara
Defender
77
Enzo Ebosse
Defender
28
Oumar Solet Bomawoko
Defender
59
Alessandro Zanoli
Defender
31
Thomas Kristensen
Defender
—
Leonardo Daniel Ulineia Buta
Defender
13
Nicolò Bertola
Defender
2
Saba Goglichidze
Defender
14
James Abankwah
Defender
16
Matteo Palma
Defender
22
Branimir Mlacic
Defender
4
Sandi Lovric
Midfielder
30
Giorgi Chakvetadze
Midfielder
24
Jakub Piotrowski
Midfielder
8
Jesper Karlström
Midfielder
—
Rui Manuel Muati Modesto
Midfielder
32
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
Midfielder
6
Oier Zarraga Egaña
Midfielder
46
Unai Gómez Etxebarria
Midfielder
38
Lennon Miller
Midfielder
79
David Pejičić
Midfielder
20
Juan David Arizala
Midfielder
29
Abdoulaye Camara
Midfielder
9
Keinan Davis
Attacker
10
Nicolò Zaniolo
Attacker
18
Adam Buksa
Attacker
15
Vakoun Issouf Bayo
Attacker
7
Idrissa Gueye
Attacker
45
Giulio Vinciati
Attacker
Manager ▼
A. Calabro
Coach
Squad ▼
—
Alessandro Sorrentino
Goalkeeper
—
Simone Scaglia
Goalkeeper
1
Louis Moise Nascimento Mouquet
Goalkeeper
3
Antonio Barreca
Defender
—
Lorenzo Carissoni
Defender
30
Giulio Favale
Defender
32
Filippo Sgarbi
Defender
—
Matteo Lovato
Defender
58
Christian Pastina
Defender
72
Carlo Faedo
Defender
—
Alessandro Dellavalle
Defender
—
Matteo Cocchi
Defender
—
Tommaso Bordoni
Defender
—
Enrico Silletti
Defender
—
Marco Pompetti
Midfielder
7
Kevin Varas Marcillo
Midfielder
8
Pietro Fusi
Midfielder
—
Emanuele Zuelli
Midfielder
17
Alessandro Capelli
Midfielder
21
Jacopo Bacci
Midfielder
86
Giovanni Giunti
Midfielder
—
Diego Marcolini
Midfielder
—
Edoardo Caporello
Midfielder
10
Alejandro Darío Gómez
Attacker
24
Gianluca Caprari
Attacker
15
Kevin Lasagna
Attacker
—
Luca Zanimacchia
Attacker
77
Francesco Di Mariano
Attacker
92
Cristian Buonaiuto
Attacker
20
Mattia Bortolussi
Attacker
11
Alessandro Seghetti
Attacker
CONCLUSION
Udinese enters as the clear frontrunner given their elevated power rating and home surroundings. Calcio Padova must overcome a substantial resource deficit to advance. Absence of recent form data places greater weight on structural differences between the clubs. Both teams operate without granular insights into efficiency or set-piece contributions, leaving core squad quality as the primary differentiator. The first-round tie offers Udinese an opportunity to assert control early while the visitors search for defensive resilience. Overall preparation and venue comfort position the hosts to dictate proceedings throughout the contest.
