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Cagliari welcome Verona to Unipol Domus for a Round 2 Coppa Italia tie that carries more weight than a typical cup fixture. These two sides have met four times in Serie A over the past two seasons, and Cagliari have won three of those meetings, including a 4-0 demolition in the most recent encounter. Verona will be looking to prove that cup football gives them a different kind of platform, but the numbers from this season do not paint a flattering picture of their consistency.
Paul Mendy has been one of the livelier presences in Cagliari’s attack over the last five matches, racking up seven shots despite limited minutes, and his directness causes problems for backlines that sit narrow. For Verona, Abdou Harroui stands out with ten shots and heavy involvement in midfield transitions, making him the player most capable of changing the dynamic if Verona are to pull off an upset here.
A stat worth flagging: Verona have registered 43 free kicks across their last five matches, compared to just 18 for Cagliari. That gap suggests Verona win the ball back in dangerous ways but also give it away in dangerous areas, which is a tension that could define the flow of this match.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Coppa Italia 2026/27, Round 2 |
| 🏟 Venue: | Unipol Domus, Cagliari |
| 🗓️ Date: | 03.09.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 21:00 CEST |
Cagliari vs Verona Prediction
Cagliari are the stronger side on paper and at home. Their 36% win rate across 28 matches this year outpaces Verona’s 17% from 30 games, and the head-to-head record is firmly in their favour. Fabio Pisacane’s side have won two of their last five across all competitions, with only one defeat, and they are playing at home in a format where they know how to manage games.
We predict a Cagliari win at odds around 1.90 to 1.91. The value sits clearly with the home side given the bookmakers themselves price them at 50% probability, and the underlying stats from recent matches back that up. Verona have scored four goals in their last five outings, which sounds decent, but two of those came against lower-ranked opposition, and they have lost twice in the same window.
Cagliari’s pass accuracy sits at 1,042 out of 1,200 attempted passes across five matches, reflecting a side that controls possession with purpose. Verona are marginally more active in terms of total shots (53 vs 39) and corners (17 vs 13), so they are not passive, but their conversion rate and defensive record let them down. Cagliari commit fewer fouls (43 vs 41, nearly level) but earn significantly fewer free kicks against them, suggesting they defend in a more organised shape. With Verona’s 3-5-2 likely to leave space in behind on the flanks, Cagliari’s width through their 4-2-3-1 could be the deciding factor.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Cagliari to win to nil |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Cagliari arrive at this fixture off the back of a 0-1 league defeat to Inter, which was their only loss in a five-match run that also included wins over Parma and Arezzo and draws with Nice and Union Berlin. The Inter defeat is easy to contextualise given the quality of that opponent, and the wins either side of it show Cagliari are capable of getting results when the level drops to something more manageable. Pisacane’s team have been fairly compact defensively, conceding just two goals across those five games, which is a strong base to work from.
Verona’s recent form tells a more mixed story. They drew 1-1 with Padova in their most recent fixture, a result that followed a 1-2 defeat to Ascoli and a 2-2 draw with Entella. Before that, they lost 0-1 to Cremonese and beat Lecco 3-0. The wins have come against lower-ranked opposition, and the defeats have come against sides Verona should be competitive with. Marco Baroni’s side have managed just one win in five matches, which raises real questions about their ability to show up in a knockout tie away from home.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Cagliari | Verona |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 9 | 2 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Cagliari vs Verona stats page for more info.
Verona. Source: Official Facebook
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Cagliari the Favourite
- Moneyline Cagliari 1.91 | Verona 3.90
- Draw 3.45
- Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A
The moneyline odds of 1.91 on Cagliari reflect a fair market price. Given their head-to-head dominance, home advantage, and the significant gap in this-year win rates, there is genuine value in backing them straight up. The draw at 3.45 is tempting as a hedge, but Verona’s away form and recent inconsistency make it a less reliable option. Verona at 3.90 is only worth considering if you believe cup football completely neutralises home advantage, which the stats here do not support.
Possible Starting Lineups
Cagliari Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Elia Caprile
- DF: Juan Rodriguez, Adam Obert, Zé Pedro, Raphael Kofler
- MF: Harry Winks, Michel Adopo
- MF: Alessandro Romano, Daniel Maldini, Jacopo Fazzini
- FW: Paul Mendy
Caprile is the clear first choice in goal, having logged 270 minutes across three matches with ten saves. The back four picks itself based on consistent appearances, with Juan Rodriguez and Adam Obert the most reliable options. Winks and Adopo form a balanced double pivot, with Winks covering ground and Adopo linking play. Alessandro Romano has scored and shown the most attacking output from midfield, making him a key figure in the 4-2-3-1 shape. Mendy leads the line despite his limited starting minutes, as his shot volume (seven) makes him the most direct option available up front.
Verona Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Nicola Leali
- DF: Andrias Edmundsson, Domagoj Bradaric, Tobias Slotsager
- MF: Grigoris Kastanos, Antoine Bernede, Abdou Harroui, Mattia Compagnon, andrea le borgne
- FW: Amin Sarr, Dailon Livramento
Leali has been the undisputed starter across three matches with six saves. Edmundsson is the most dependable defensive presence with 270 minutes played and the highest pass volume in the backline. The 3-5-2 shape Verona have favoured relies on the wing-backs pushing high, and Bradaric fits that role well given his assist and passing numbers. Harroui and Kastanos anchor the midfield, with Compagnon and Sarr being the most productive attacking contributors, having scored one goal each in recent outings.
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Cagliari. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
The data across every relevant category points in the same direction. Cagliari have beaten Verona in three of the last four Serie A meetings, kept a clean sheet twice in those games, and scored nine goals to Verona’s two across that head-to-head sample. At home in a knockout cup tie, with a more consistent win rate this season and a tighter defensive structure, they are the right side to back.
We predict a Cagliari win, likely by a single goal, with a clean sheet a realistic possibility given Verona’s attacking output has been uneven and their recent results away from home have been poor. The corner market is also worth attention, as both sides generate corners at a reasonable rate (13 and 17 respectively across five matches), making over 8.5 a sensible addition. To be honest, there is not much in Verona’s recent performances to suggest they can grind out a result here.
