Pisa vs Empoli - Coppa Italia

All eyes turn to Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani on August 17, 2026 as Pisa welcome Empoli in a Coppa Italia encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Chelsea vs Tottenham: Line-ups confirmed for pre-season clash in Sydney.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Coppa Italia contest at Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Empoli will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. One position every Premier League club still needs to strengthen in before the transfer window closes.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Pisa will look to impose their style on home soil, while Empoli are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Man Utd are pushing higher and working harder to press and counter-press the opposition, especially to win the ball back quickly after a loss of possession.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman J. Pohjanpalo, whose 3 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. There is every reason to believe they will not just stop at just one new forward either.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. 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. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Coppa Italia standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.