In what was a fixture in Serie B in the 2024/25 campaign, newly-promoted Pisa and Cremonese will take on each other at the Arena Garibaldi in Serie A on Friday night. Both teams have endured mixed starts to life in the Italian top-flight, with Pisa languishing just above the relegation zone and still winless after 10 games, while Cremonese are relatively comfortable in the top half of the table.
However, it is still fairly early in the season, and so both teams’ fates could ultimately change. Nonetheless, this clash could already be treated as a six-pointer, with a win for either side potentially going a long way in terms of avoiding a swift relegation back down to Serie B.
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Key Stats
- Pisa are unbeaten in four league games.
- Cremonese have won just once in eight league matches.
- Cremonese have won just once in seven H2Hs in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Pisa 1-1 Cremonese
Pisa have held their opponents to stalemates in each of their last four Serie A matches, and we can see that trend continuing here given their home advantage. With just eight goals scored in total across those four draws, we can also see this one being a low-scoring affair.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Pisa favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Pisa have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw and a Cremonese victory on their travels are separated by just 2.9%.
Also, feel free to check out our Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Serie A predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Pisa should be encouraged
As mentioned previously, Cremonese have only won once in the last seven meetings in total between the two sides across all competitions. Pisa also won both Serie B fixtures last season, which should give them further encouragement to get a positive result here.
Italy Serie B 13/05/25
Pisa
Cremonese
Italy Serie B 21/04/25
Pisa
Cremonese
Italy Serie B 03/11/24
Cremonese
Pisa
Italy Serie B 01/05/24
Cremonese
Pisa
Italy Serie B 02/12/23
Pisa
Cremonese
Pisa preview: Albiol to start?
After returning to the bench against Torino last time out, veteran defender Raul Albiol’s experience could be useful from the start for Pisa. Calvin Stengs is among the injury absentees.
Predicted lineup: Semper (GK), Canestrelli, Albiol, Caracciolo, Toure, Marin, Aebischer, Akinsanmiro, Leris, Moreo & Nzola
Last five results
- Torino 2-2 Pisa
- Pisa 0-0 Lazio
- AC Milan 2-2 Pisa
- Pisa 0-0 Verona
- Bologna 4-0 Pisa
Cremonese preview: Zerbin still doubtful
Alessio Zerbin remains a doubt for Cremonese. Alberto Grassi is among a long list of players currently on the treatment table due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Audero (GK), Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti, Barbieri, Payero, Bondo, Vandeputte, Floriani, Bonazzoli & Vardy
Last five results
- Cremonese 1-2 Juventus
- Genoa 0-2 Cremonese
- Cremonese 1-1 Atalanta
- Cremonese 1-1 Udinese
- Inter Milan 4-1 Cremonese
Player to watch: Jamie Vardy
Jamie Vardy is starting to settle to life in Italy having scored twice in his last three appearances, including against Juventus last time out. The Cremonese forward still has plenty of pace that the visitors can use to their advantage on the counter attack.