Fiorentina vs Pisa - Coppa Italia

The history between Fiorentina and Pisa lends this Coppa Italia fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on September 15, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Manchester United have signed Cristian Orozco(Image: Getty Images) According to TEAMTalk, Manchester United may face a transfer setback if Manchester City midfielder Rodri moves to Barcelona.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Coppa Italia contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. Fiorentina will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Pisa will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Paulo Fonseca's men are still smarting from their Champions League play-off exit but now sit third in the table.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Fiorentina favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Pisa are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

With J. Pohjanpalo leading the league's scoring charts at 3 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi is another player of interest; however, his injury may have put even further difficulty in the way of any deal being concluded.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Coppa Italia picture. Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of Liverpool's Premier League campaign through injury - but it is not likely to impact the Reds' transfer plans.