Can Fiorentina Continue Their Recovery? Fiorentina vs Pisa Prediction | September 15, 2026
Fiorentina and Pisa will meet on September 16 in the Coppa Italia round of 32. The hosts enter the match after finally returning to winning ways in Serie A, while Pisa are still searching for consistency following their relegation from the top flight last season.
Match Preview
Fiorentina ended a difficult run of three consecutive defeats with a 4-2 victory over Venezia in their latest Serie A match. Before that, they had lost to Roma, Frosinone and Torino, scoring just once across those three games. The poor start has left Fiorentina 15th in the table, making the Coppa Italia an important opportunity to build confidence.
Their cup campaign began with a convincing 4-1 win over Benevento. Last season, Fiorentina reached the round of 16 before losing to Como. Their home form has been less convincing, however, with their only victory at home this season coming in the cup, while both Serie A home matches ended in defeat.
The recent head-to-head record gives Fiorentina another advantage. They have won their last three home meetings with Pisa and kept a clean sheet in each of them.
Pisa spent last season in Serie A but finished bottom of the table and were relegated to Serie B. They began this campaign with a penalty-shootout victory over Empoli in the Coppa Italia, while their league form has been inconsistent, with two wins and two defeats from their first four matches.
Their latest result was particularly disappointing, as Pisa suffered a 1-4 defeat against Entella. They currently sit ninth in Serie B and will now face another difficult test against a Fiorentina side from the division above.
Pisa also failed to progress beyond the round of 32 in last season's Coppa Italia, losing narrowly to Torino. Their task is even more difficult this time given Fiorentina's recent dominance in this fixture.
Head-to-Head
Pisa have failed to beat Fiorentina in their last seven meetings, recording three draws and four defeats. Even more importantly, Pisa have failed to score in all seven of those matches.
Across the last 10 encounters, Fiorentina have five wins, four draws and only one defeat. The hosts have therefore had a clear advantage in this fixture for several years.
Key Trends
- Fiorentina have won their last three home matches against Pisa.
- Pisa have failed to beat Fiorentina in their last seven meetings.
- Pisa have failed to score in their last seven matches against Fiorentina.
- Fiorentina have conceded in each of their last five matches.
- Fiorentina's last five matches all produced more than 2.5 goals.
Prediction
Fiorentina should have the stronger starting position thanks to their squad quality, home advantage and dominant record in this fixture. The 4-2 win over Venezia should also provide some confidence after a difficult run of results, although their recent defensive performances show that Pisa could still find opportunities. For Pisa, the main problem is their lack of success against this opponent. Seven consecutive meetings without a win would already be a significant psychological disadvantage, while failing to score in any of those games makes the challenge even tougher. The cup setting could make the match more competitive, but Fiorentina have considerably more experience at this level and have already shown their ability to progress comfortably against lower-league opposition this season. Recommended Bet: Fiorentina to Win.
