Frosinone vs Juve Stabia - Coppa Italia

All eyes turn to Stadio Benito Stirpe on August 16, 2026 as Frosinone welcome Juve Stabia in a Coppa Italia encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Both Frosinone and Juve Stabia will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Coppa Italia. Frosinone's recent form is difficult to quantify, but the occasion itself should bring the best out of them. Juve Stabia will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. That’s according to Miguel Delaney of the Independent, who also adds that the Gunners remain keen on another world class forward in the form of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Frosinone may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Juve Stabia have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

With J. Pohjanpalo leading the league's scoring charts at 3 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The former midfielder went on to choose that defensive combination a further five times - and they did not lose any of those games (W5, D1).

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the Coppa Italia fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.