Pisa vs Cremonese prediction, H2H and probable lineups — November 7, 2025
As part of matchday 11 in Italy's Serie A, Pisa will take on Cremonese. The clash is set for Friday, November 7, with kickoff scheduled for 20:45 Central European Time. Here’s my pick for the winner of this encounter.
Match preview
Pisa are making their long-awaited Serie A debut in the 2025/26 season, and despite obvious challenges, they look like a competitive side.
Under Alberto Gilardino—who replaced Filippo Inzaghi over the summer—the team has been playing bold, attacking football, striving to go toe-to-toe with bigger-name opponents. The main attacking threat comes from veteran striker Stefano Moreo.
However, the defense still raises plenty of concerns. Pisa have conceded in almost every game and are still chasing their first win in the top flight. Still, their recent matches have shown real grit, as they’ve managed to snatch points from heavyweights Lazio and Milan.
Their home ground was supposed to become a fortress, but the Tuscans have yet to score a single goal at home in five matches this season. The main objective for the campaign is to avoid relegation and lay the foundations for future stability. The club’s management is backing the coach and not demanding instant results, but the lack of wins is starting to worry everyone.
Cremonese, led by Davide Nicola, approached the 2025/26 season with ambitions not just to survive in Serie A, but to cement their place in mid-table, as their squad looks quite competitive.
After their return from Serie B, the team has focused on defensive discipline and smart organization. They play with a more measured tempo, relying on counterattacks and set pieces—a strategy that has yielded points even against the favorites.
Early in the season, Cremonese stunned Milan with a win at San Siro and didn’t suffer their first defeat until matchday six. Notably, their only losses came against Inter and Juventus, which is reflected in their current 10th place in the standings.
Up front, the main man is Jamie Vardy. The veteran joined from Leicester and is gradually finding the net. At 38, the striker has already troubled the goalkeepers of Atalanta and Juventus, proving he still has what it takes at the highest level.
Match facts
- Pisa have drawn their last four matches.
- Pisa have failed to score at home in five straight games.
- Cremonese have scored in six consecutive matches.
- Cremonese have won two out of five away games this season.
- Pisa average 0.1 goals per home game, while Cremonese average 1.2 goals per away game.
Probable lineups
- Pisa: Šemper, Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Calabresi, Touré, Cuadrado, Akinsanmiro, Vural, Aebischer, Moreo, Nzola.
- Cremonese: Audero, Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti, Floriani, Barbieri, Payero, Bondo, Sarmiento, Bonazzoli, Vardy.
H2H
- Pisa have beaten Cremonese in the last two head-to-head meetings.
- Cremonese have not won at Pisa since 2007.
Prediction
The visitors have made a much stronger start to the new Serie A campaign, while Pisa find themselves in a worrying situation—especially at home. However, bookmakers still consider the hosts the favorites. My recommendation: back Cremonese to avoid defeat in this match.
