- Form: Cagliari are undefeated in their last five (W2, D3).
- Recent trend: Cagliari have drawn their last two games, which could keep the score even in this cup game.
- Home goals: Cagliari have scored six goals in their last six home games in all competitions.
Strange bedfellows
Match odds and focus
Cagliari will be a really tough opponent for Arezzo in Friday's round of Coppa Italia 2026-2027, but the hosts are the clear favourite at 1.35. They are up against a c anny and hard-to-play side that could potentially stay in the matchup and cause some danger. It is true that Arezzo are a long shot at 9.0, but there is little value in the odds, so we are going to concentrate on the score instead.
Tactical setup
Fabio Pisacane has had the helm at Cagliari since 11th June 2025 and he has got them looking built for their current level, compact in a 3-5-2 or 3-4-2-1, able to sit back in a narrow block, transition vertically and press selectively to take control. Their recent form shows they are a steady, rather than a streaky, side with four wins, four draws and two defeats in their last ten, but they will need to be ruthless to beat Arezzo.
Opposition form
The visitors come into this with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five, but that 2-0 win over Union Brescia in the previous round was a solid showing in the Coppa Italia. In all competitions, Arezzo have won five, drawn two and lost three in their last ten and should have enough bite to stay in this game.
Arezzo can be dangerous
Cristian Bucchi's men are a true 4-3-3 system that can change shape and rhythm to control the game. They are a possession team with a real camaleontic ability to change shape and get into half-spaces, but they can also flip into an aggressive press in short spells. If they can get Cagliari to play out of their comfort zone and press quickly in the build up, then that could be their best opportunity.
In other words, they are a solid mid-pack away team, with two wins, two draws and two defeats in their six away matches.
Under 2.5 goals looks good at 2.1, as do Both Teams To Score – No at 1.77, as Cagliari will be desperate to keep this one clean.
- Arezzo's last three games have been a 3-2 away loss to Atalanta Bergamo, a 1-1 away draw with AC Parma and the 2-0 home win over Union Brescia.
- Cagliari's last two results were a 2-2 draw away to 1. FC Union Berlin and a 0-0 draw at home to OGC Nice, so this looks like a chess match between two teams that can keep the game close.
