Coppa Italia

Cagliari

03 Sep 2026 20:00

Hellas Verona

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Cagliari to win 1.93

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

Coppa Italia · 2nd Round

Our prediction

1: Cagliari to win

1.93 on Betano · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 03 Sep 2026 at 05:11 · Odds are subject to change

Cagliari vs Hellas Verona Preview

Cagliari head into this Coppa Italia second round clash at the Sardegna Arena in solid form, collecting two wins and a draw from their last four outings. The Sardinians hammered Hellas Verona 4-0 back in January and boast an outstanding cup record on home soil, going unbeaten in 15 of their last 17 home Coppa Italia matches. Manager Fabio Pisacane will be absent from the dugout through suspension, but squad rotation is expected regardless.

Hellas Verona arrive in Sardinia in dire straits. Recently relegated to Serie B, the Gialloblu are winless in 19 of their last 20 matches across all competitions, a run that includes four defeats in their last five games. Returning coach Marco Baroni is overseeing a full reset and promises attacking football, yet results have not followed. Former Cagliari man Gabriele Zappa has joined on loan, but Verona's fragile confidence makes this a daunting trip.

Cagliari's home record in the Coppa Italia is outstanding, with 15 unbeaten results from their last 17 cup matches at the Sardegna Arena. That kind of dominance at home, combined with a 4-0 demolition of Verona in January, makes the home win at 1.93 a strong selection. Verona's recent form has been dreadful, winless in 19 of their last 20 matches across all competitions.

The Islanders have won three of the last four head-to-head meetings, and Verona's relegation to Serie B tells you everything about their current level. Marco Baroni's squad is in full rebuild mode, rotating players and adjusting to a new system. Cagliari will also rotate, but their depth at home remains superior. Backing under 2.5 goals at N/A offers value given likely squad changes on both sides.

Both teams scoring looks unlikely in this fixture. Verona's attacking output has been woeful during their lengthy winless run, and Cagliari's cup defence at home has been remarkably tight. The BTTS No selection at 8.00 complements the home win pick nicely. With a Roma tie awaiting the winner, Cagliari have every incentive to control this match and progress comfortably. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Cagliari vs Hellas Verona

• Cagliari won three of four H2H meetings
• Verona winless in 19 of 20 matches
• Cagliari unbeaten in 15 of 17 home cups

A 4-2-3-1 against a 3-5-2 sets up an intriguing tactical contest at the Unipodersarda. Cagliari's double pivot will need to track Hellas Verona's wing-backs aggressively, while Daniel Maldini operating behind the striker could be the creative key for the hosts in this Coppa Italia second-round tie.

Both lineups carry a probable tag from the same pair of sources, so confidence levels are roughly equal on either side. Amin Sarr leads the Verona attack in a front two that will look to exploit any gaps left by Cagliari pushing forward, making defensive shape a central theme of this match.

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 local time on September 3, 2026.

Where is Cagliari vs Hellas Verona being played?

This Coppa Italia second round fixture takes place at the Sardegna Arena in Cagliari, Sardinia.

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

Check your local Coppa Italia broadcast listings for live coverage of Cagliari vs Hellas Verona.