The 2025-2026 Coppa Italia kicks off with a highly anticipated first-round clash as Serie A side Cagliari hosts Virtus Entella at the Unipol Domus. This match pits a top-flight team against a determined opponent from Serie C who will be looking to make a statement in the prestigious Italian cup competition.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (ET)VenueCoppa ItaliaAugust 16, 20252:45 PMUnipol Domus, Cagliari, Italy
Team Form and Analysis:
Cagliari enters the tournament as a favorite, with a solid pre-season record of two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches across all competitions. They recently drew with Racing Santander and defeated AS Saint-Étienne.
Under new manager Fabio Pisacane, Cagliari will be looking to use their home advantage and the passionate support of their fans to secure a comfortable victory and begin their season on a high note.
Virtus Entella, meanwhile, is coming off a strong end to their last campaign and a solid pre-season. They have a dominant record of four wins and one draw in their last five matches.
They recently secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Ternana in the Coppa Italia. While they will be the underdogs, they have shown great form and will be hoping to capitalize on any mistakes by Cagliari.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between Cagliari and Virtus Entella heavily favors the hosts. In their three meetings, Cagliari has won all three, scoring nine goals and conceding only one. The most recent encounter was a 5-0 victory for Cagliari.
Cagliari vs Virtus Entella: Head-to-Head Stats
CagliariVirtus EntellaMatches Played33Wins30Draws00Goals Scored91
Player to Watch:
Cagliari: Keep an eye on the attacking players who have shown good form in pre-season.
Virtus Entella: Flavio Russo, who has been in good goal-scoring form, will be a player to watch as he leads the attack.
Prediction:
Given their superior squad quality, home advantage, and a dominant historical record, Cagliari is the clear favorite to win this match. While cup ties can always produce surprises, Cagliari’s quality and tactical discipline are expected to be the deciding factors.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Cagliari vs Virtus Entella match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
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