Pisa vs Fiorentina Prediction & Betting Tips (28 September)

2nd from Serie B last year, Pisa has won the right to return to the elite this season. The promoted is necessarily expected in the battle so as not to go down and the start of the championship confirms these fears. The men of Alberto Gilardino are currently 19th from Serie A with a point taken in four games. After bringing back a good draw of their trip to the Atalanta 1-1 field, they lost, on the smallest of the margins each time, against the Roma 0-1, the Udinese 0-1 and Napoli last Monday 3-2.6th of Serie last year, the Fiorentina is logically considered as a serious pretender to the European Stripontins this season.

Unfortunately, the Viola does not meet expectations at all at the start of the season. Still awaiting a victory, the Tuscans today occupy the 17th row of the ranking. They started the championship with zero matches on the lawns of Cagliari 1-1 and the Torino 0-0. Subsequently, Fiorentina lost, despite the support of its tifosi, against Napoli 1-3 and Como last weekend 1-2. 

Team news reveals a few key absences and tactical tweaks. Pisa will be without veteran defender Raúl Albiol due to suspension, forcing Gilardino to stick with a back three anchored by Canestrelli, Caracciolo, and Lusuardi. In midfield, Idrissa Touré and Marius Marin are expected to provide the engine, while Henrik Meister and Stefano Moreo lead the attack. Fiorentina are likely to field their usual 4-3-3, with Nico González and Jonathan Ikoné flanking Andrea Belotti up front. Arthur Melo and Rolando Mandragora should anchor the midfield, while the defense will rely heavily on Nikola Milenković’s leadership. Both coaches are under scrutiny, and tactical discipline will be crucial.

Despite the statistical lean toward a low-scoring affair, this fixture has the makings of a surprise. Pisa’s desperation for a home win and Fiorentina’s vulnerability on the road set the stage for a gritty battle. Expect Pisa to strike early, capitalizing on set pieces and Fiorentina’s defensive frailties. The visitors will likely respond through their wide play, but Pisa’s resilience at home could tip the balance. Our prediction: a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Pisa, breaking their winless streak and injecting life into their campaign.

• Summary: Pisa is going head to head with Fiorentina starting on 28 Sept 2025 at 13:00 UTC at Arena Garibaldi-Romeo Anconetani stadium, Pisa city, Italy. The match is a part of the Serie A .
• Referee: Gianluca Manganiello