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Pisa vs Empoli Tips & Live Stream – Draw is a Value Bet in the Coppa Italia

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Last updated: Sun 16 Aug 2026 14:07
Empoli, who drew around 37% of their Serie B matches last season, face Pisa, the pre-match favorites. However, Pisa has shown underwhelming form in recent friendlies. Given Empoli's tendency for draws and Pisa's current inconsistency, a scoring stalemate is anticipated in their upcoming encounter.
Vedran Ostojic 3 hours ago
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  • Empoli drew 37% of their Serie B games last season
  • We don't expect to get a winner in regular time in Pisa
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Empoli have drawn 3 of their last four friendly games (Getty)
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Both sides are starting the new season with new head managers, and both are among serious promotion candidates in Serie B. A draw looks like a realistic outcome for this Coppa Italia clash. 

Key Stats  


  • Pisa are winless in 11 of their last 13 matches (including pre-season). 
  • Pisa have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 matches (including pre-season). 
  • Pisa have seen BTTS in their last 5 matches against Empoli. 
  • Empoli have drawn 3 of their last 4 matches (including pre-season). 
  • Empoli have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches. 

40 Previous Meetings 


Pisa have a 17-9 advantage against Empoli with 14 draws in 40 head to head clashes. The last one was in February 2021. 

Pisa Coming off a Disastrous Campaign 


Pisa had a poor run in the Italian Serie A last season and lost the elite status, finishing last with just 18 points in 38 matches, netting 26 goals while conceding 71. 

Parting ways with head manager Oscar Hiljemark was a logical move, appointing Paolo Bianco as his successor in late June. 

Pisa’s pre-season results were mixed, registering victories against Pavia 6-1 and Bologna 4-1, lost to Pro Vercelli 1-0, while the clash against Juventus U23 ended without a winner 1-1. 

Visitors Unbeaten in Pre-Season 


Empoli have been competing in Serie B for two years now, and they also enter the new campaign under new leadership, appointing Guido Pagliuca earlier this summer. 

The Blues barely avoided relegation to Serie C in May, a 2-2 draw against Monza leaving them just above the relegation zone in 15th place. 

They were unbeaten in pre-season friendlies but also failed to impress, registering 1-1 draws against Spezia and Livorno, while beating Entella 1-0. 

Team News


Defender Mateus Lusuardi is out for the home side, recovering from a long-term ligament injury. Striker Nicholas Bonfanti is a major doubt due to poor fitness. Rafiu Durosinmi was sold to Genk as he failed to meet expectations in early 2026. 

Arguably Empoli’s best player from last season Tino Anjorin joined Torino earlier this summer. They have no reported injuries or suspensions ahead of this clash. 

Verdict

Empoli were one of the biggest draw specialists in Serie B last season, around 37% of their games ending level. Pisa are tagged favorites but failed to impress in recent friendlies, so I am going for a scoring stalemate here. 

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Located in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Vedran is a passionate sports enthusiast with a particular love for the English Premier League. He's been writing about sports online for almost a decade with a degree in literature and sports journalism. The primary areas of focus include top European football leagues (mainly EPL, Serie A & Bundesliga) and basketball (Euroleague & NBA).

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