Frosinone host Pisa at the Stadio Benito Stirpe on Friday (August 11) in the first round of the Coppa Italia.
Ahead of their Serie A return, the Canaries are looking to build some momentum by starting off on a winning note. For only the third time, the Lazio outfit will be playing in the top flight and for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
Their run begins against reigning champions Napoli, who will look to serve them a baptism of fire on the opening day next weekend. Frosinone have been preparing for the new season with a few friendlies over the summer. They beat Ferentino 10-0 in their first game before drawing 1-1 with Salernitana and 3-3 with Cosenza.
Pisa, meanwhile, will begin their fifth consecutive season in Serie B after finishing 11th in the league last season. Unlike Frosinone, the Black and Blues have been more active and won more times in pre-season. In fact, the side played four friendlies, winning thrice and drawing the other.
Frosinone will feel superior to Pisa after gaining promotion from Serie B last season, while the latter remain in second division. The Canaries have a good record in the fixture, too, particularly at home, and should get the better of the Black and Blues.
Prediction: Frosinone 2-0 Pisa
Tip 1 - Result: Frosinone
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Booth teams to score: No
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