This is a straight knockout tie in the Coppa Italia round of 64, with both sides still finding their rhythm. CheckLive's numbers do not single out a favourite, so this looks like a genuinely open contest. The winner progresses in a competition where the early rounds often turn on who settles first.
Pisa's recent form has been patchy: they beat Bologna 4-1, drew with Juventus Next Gen, and lost to Lazio. Empoli have been more consistent, drawing with Livorno, Spezia and Monza, while beating Virtus Entella and Avellino. Both teams have shown they can score, but neither has been especially solid defensively.
These clubs have met once before, and Pisa came out on top in that friendly. With no clear favourite and not much separating the two, the key is likely to be which side handles the knockout occasion better. A draw after ninety minutes is a real possibility, with extra time or penalties to follow.
