Cagliari Calcio vs. Hellas Verona FC

Cagliari enter this Coppa Italia clash as favorites at home against a Hellas Verona side still adapting to Serie B after relegation. The Rossoblu hold a strong recent edge, remaining unbeaten in their last five meetings and securing a 4-0 home win in the most recent encounter, while posting better early-season results including a league victory over Parma. Verona remain winless in normal time this campaign and face a quick turnaround against Arezzo, prompting expected rotation that could dilute their lineup. Cagliari’s squad depth, despite absences like Yael Trepy and concerns over Yerry Mina, supports their implied probability advantage in the trader consensus. The draw option reflects the cup’s single-elimination volatility and both teams’ cautious approaches.