Coppa Italia

Cagliari

03 Sep 2026 20:00

Hellas Verona

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Cagliari to win 1.82

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Cagliari vs Hellas Verona Predictions, Picks & Odds – 03/09/2026

Coppa Italia · 2nd Round

Our prediction

1: Cagliari to win

1.82 on 7bet · Confidence High

Odds recorded on 05 Nov 2026 at 15:59 · Odds are subject to change

Cagliari vs Hellas Verona Preview

Cagliari head into this Coppa Italia second-round tie in reasonable fettle, having picked up two wins from their last five outings across all competitions. Their early Serie A form looks solid enough, with just a single goal conceded in two league matches. Manager Fabio Pisacane will be forced to watch from the stands after collecting a red card in the previous round against Arezzo, though the hosts can lean on a superb home cup record, unbeaten in 15 of their last 17 at the Sardegna Arena.

Hellas Verona arrive in Sardinia carrying the weight of relegation from Serie A, and their start to life in Serie B has done little to lift spirits. One loss and one draw from their opening fixtures paints a picture of a side still searching for identity under new coach Marco Baroni, who has pledged an attacking approach. That ambition will be tested severely here; Verona have won just once in their last five matches and failed to score in three of their previous four meetings with Cagliari.

Cagliari are tipped to advance at 1.82, and the head-to-head record alone makes a compelling case. Three victories in the last four meetings, including that devastating 4-0 triumph in January 2026, underline a clear superiority. Clean sheets in three of those four encounters suggest Verona struggle to breach this defence consistently.

The hosts' Sardegna Arena form in cup football further strengthens the selection. Unbeaten in 15 of their last 17 Coppa Italia home fixtures, Cagliari have turned this ground into a fortress on knockout nights. With only one goal conceded across 180 minutes of league play this season, their defensive solidity is no fluke.

Hellas Verona, now plying their trade in Serie B following relegation, have managed just one draw and one defeat from their opening fixtures. Marco Baroni's commitment to attacking football sounds admirable but could leave gaps against a well-organised home side. Under 2.5 goals at 1.60 also merits consideration given Cagliari's defensive resilience. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Cagliari vs Hellas Verona

• Cagliari unbeaten in last five H2H meetings
• Verona winless in four of five recent fixtures
• Hosts lost just once in 17 home cup ties

A 4-2-3-1 against a 3-5-2 shapes up as the central tactical contest here, with Cagliari's double pivot looking to screen a back four against Verona's wing-backs, who will be expected to provide the width and stretch the home defensive line throughout the match.

Daniel Maldini operates as the focal point of Cagliari's attack, supported by creative runners either side, while Amin Sarr partners up front for the visitors in what promises to be a compact, attritional Coppa Italia tie at the Unipol Domus.

How to Watch Cagliari vs Hellas Verona Match?

What time is Cagliari vs Hellas Verona?

Kickoff at the Sardegna Arena is scheduled for 20:00 BST on Wednesday 3 September 2026.

Where is Cagliari vs Hellas Verona being played?

This fixture takes place at the Sardegna Arena in Cagliari, Sardinia.

How Can I Watch Cagliari vs Hellas Verona on TV and Live Stream?

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