Pisa vs Empoli preview

Italy flag 2026/2027 Coppa Italia, Italy
Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani Mon, 17 Aug - 4:00 PM
Coppa Italia
PisaPIS
EmpoliEMP
KICKOFF : Mon, 17 Aug - 4:00 PM
1st Round

CONTEXT

Pisa welcomes Empoli to the Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani for a Coppa Italia first round encounter in the 2026/2027 season. The home side enters as the stronger team according to underlying power metrics, holding a 5.9 point advantage. Both Pisa and Empoli arrive with zero recorded form scores and no recent outing data available ahead of this cup tie. League positions remain unspecified as the domestic campaign context does not apply directly here. Set piece metrics carry low confidence ratings and rely on proxy calculations for both clubs, limiting detailed insight into that phase of play. Efficiency figures are unavailable, leaving questions around conversion and defensive organisation open. The match represents an early opportunity for either side to progress in the competition with Pisa favoured on structural metrics.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Pisa hosts Empoli at Arena Garibaldi in the Coppa Italia first round.
  • Form: Both teams enter with zero recorded form scores and no recent outings.
  • Squad: Pisa holds a 5.9 point power advantage over Empoli.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transitional metrics are not provided in available records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence and proxy usage for both sides.
  • xVariable: Pisa power score stands at 64.61 against Empoli at 58.68.
  • Market: Baseline split: Pisa 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Empoli 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Pisa P. Bianco
P. Bianco
VS
Empoli G. Pagliuca
G. Pagliuca
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.61
58.68
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Pisa
Empoli
Power Score
64.61
58.68
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
434
613

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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vs
Pisa — Opponent-weighted form score
Empoli — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Pisa Empoli

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 17, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Coppa Italia, Italy · 1st Round
Stadium
Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
Capacity
10442
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Adrian Šemper
Adrian Šemper Goalkeeper
22
Simone Scuffet
Simone Scuffet Goalkeeper
—
Leonardo Loria
Leonardo Loria Goalkeeper
—
Ante Vuković
Ante Vuković Goalkeeper
33
Arturo Calabresi
Arturo Calabresi Defender
4
Antonio Aldo Caracciolo
Antonio Aldo Caracciolo Defender
5
Simone Canestrelli
Simone Canestrelli Defender
—
Simone Zanon
Simone Zanon Defender
—
Motiejus Šapola
Motiejus Šapola Defender
2
Rosen Bozhinov
Rosen Bozhinov Defender
26
Francesco Coppola
Francesco Coppola Defender
—
Mateus Henrique Vanelli Lusuardi
Mateus Henrique Vanelli Lusuardi Defender
—
Jeremy Kandje Mbambi
Jeremy Kandje Mbambi Defender
—
Andrea Primasso
Andrea Primasso Defender
—
Daniel Denoon
Daniel Denoon Defender
15
Idrissa Touré
Idrissa Touré Midfielder
—
Michel Aebischer
Michel Aebischer Midfielder
10
Mattéo Tramoni
Mattéo Tramoni Midfielder
—
Giuseppe Leone
Giuseppe Leone Midfielder
—
Tomás Lago Pontes Esteves
Tomás Lago Pontes Esteves Midfielder
8
Malthe Höjholt
Malthe Höjholt Midfielder
—
Felipe Ignacio Loyola Olea
Felipe Ignacio Loyola Olea Midfielder
3
Samuele Angori
Samuele Angori Midfielder
36
Gabriele Piccinini
Gabriele Piccinini Midfielder
21
İsak Vural
İsak Vural Midfielder
—
Giacomo Maucci
Giacomo Maucci Midfielder
—
Jacopo Frosali
Jacopo Frosali Midfielder
32
Stefano Moreo
Stefano Moreo Attacker
—
Elia Giani
Elia Giani Attacker
—
Emanuel Vignato
Emanuel Vignato Attacker
7
Mehdi Pascal Marcel Léris
Mehdi Pascal Marcel Léris Attacker
—
Nicholas Bonfanti
Nicholas Bonfanti Attacker
9
Henrik Wendel Meister
Henrik Wendel Meister Attacker
—
Ichem Ferrah
Ichem Ferrah Attacker
—
Emanuele Rao
Emanuele Rao Attacker
—
Tommaso Simone Marras
Tommaso Simone Marras Attacker
—
Louis Buffon
Louis Buffon Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Samuele Perisan
Samuele Perisan Goalkeeper
—
Federico Brancolini
Federico Brancolini Goalkeeper
—
Emiliano Filippis
Emiliano Filippis Goalkeeper
—
Jacopo Seghetti
Jacopo Seghetti Goalkeeper
—
Simone Romagnoli
Simone Romagnoli Defender
2
Marco Curto
Marco Curto Defender
34
Gabriele Guarino
Gabriele Guarino Defender
28
Gabriele Indragoli
Gabriele Indragoli Defender
—
Lorenzo Tosto
Lorenzo Tosto Defender
36
Dawid Bembnista
Dawid Bembnista Defender
8
Luca Magnino
Luca Magnino Midfielder
15
Joseph Ceesay
Joseph Ceesay Midfielder
7
Salvatore Elia
Salvatore Elia Midfielder
—
Luca Belardinelli
Luca Belardinelli Midfielder
6
Duccio Degl'Innocenti
Duccio Degl'Innocenti Midfielder
14
Gerard Yepes Laut
Gerard Yepes Laut Midfielder
—
Andrea Sodero
Andrea Sodero Midfielder
70
Edoardo Saporiti
Edoardo Saporiti Midfielder
53
Danilo Busiello
Danilo Busiello Midfielder
96
Andrea Orlandi
Andrea Orlandi Midfielder
—
Lapo Deli
Lapo Deli Midfielder
99
Flavio Junior Bianchi
Flavio Junior Bianchi Attacker
11
Steven Shpendi
Steven Shpendi Attacker
—
Filippo Di Stefano
Filippo Di Stefano Attacker
89
Thomas Campaniello
Thomas Campaniello Attacker
77
Bogdan Popov
Bogdan Popov Attacker
—
Salvatore Monaco
Salvatore Monaco Attacker

CONCLUSION

Pisa carries a measurable edge into this Coppa Italia opener through superior power metrics and home status at a familiar venue. With both sides lacking recent form indicators the contest may hinge on squad organisation and individual quality rather than momentum. Limited efficiency and set piece data suggest caution when projecting detailed patterns, yet the structural setup points toward Pisa controlling territory. Empoli will look to exploit any transitional openings but faces an uphill task against the higher-rated opponent. Progression to the next round offers both clubs an early season marker in the cup format. Observers can expect a measured approach as teams adjust to the specific demands of this single elimination fixture.