The Italian Serie A returns after the international break with a compelling matchup as newly promoted Pisa hosts Udinese at the Arena Garibaldi. Both teams are looking to establish their identity under new management, with Pisa still searching for their first win of the season and Udinese aiming to continue a promising start.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueSerie ASeptember 14, 20251:00 PMArena Garibaldi, Pisa, Italy
Team Form and Analysis:
Pisa has had a difficult return to Serie A after a 34-year absence, securing just one point from their opening two matches. The hosts earned a commendable 1-1 draw against Atalanta but then suffered a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to AS Roma. Under manager Alberto Gilardino, the team has shown a focus on defensive organization but has struggled to find a cutting edge in attack, scoring only one goal in their two matches. They will need to improve their attacking output to get a result against a confident Udinese side.
Udinese, meanwhile, has had a strong start to the new campaign, collecting four points from a possible six. The visitors are coming off a thrilling 2-1 away victory over Inter Milan and will be looking to build on that momentum. Under new manager Kosta Runjaic, the Friulani have shown a dynamic, aggressive style of play and have been a difficult team to break down. They will be eager to continue their perfect away record with another strong performance.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is in favor of Udinese, but Pisa has been dominant in their most recent meetings. While Pisa has never beaten Udinese in the top flight, they have won their last two competitive meetings, albeit in a different era. This gives them a psychological advantage as they look to overcome their early-season struggles.
Player to Watch:
Pisa: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly M’Bala Nzola. The striker has a history of scoring against Udinese and will be looked upon to provide a much-needed attacking spark for the home side.
Udinese: The focus for Udinese will be on their emerging midfielder Arthur Atta, who has already bagged two goals in three games and looks hungry for more. His box-to-box goal threat will be a constant danger to the Pisa defense. New signings Nicolò Zaniolo and Keinan Davis will also be key players in the attack.
Prediction:
Given Udinese’s excellent recent form and their impressive away victory over Inter Milan, they are the slight favorites to win this match. However, Pisa’s home advantage and their motivation to secure their first league win will make this a tight and highly competitive affair. A narrow away victory for Udinese or a hard-fought draw seems like a very plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Pisa vs Udinese match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
USA: Paramount+, FuboTV
Canada: DAZN
India: JioCinema, Sports18
UK: TNT Sports, DAZN
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