This event is for the upcoming Coppa Italia game, scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026 between US Sassuolo Calcio and Cesena FC.
Sassuolo enters this Coppa Italia Round of 64 matchup as clear favorites at the Mapei Stadium, with the 65.5% implied probability reflecting their higher-division status and historical edge over Cesena. Despite a poor preseason run marked by multiple losses, Sassuolo's Serie A pedigree and home advantage outweigh Cesena's stronger recent form and Serie B standing. Key absences for Sassuolo, including Ismaël Koné and Fali Candé, slightly temper expectations, while Cesena's goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann remains sidelined. The 20.5% draw and 14.5% away-win probabilities align with the competitive but lopsided nature of this early-season Emilian derby, where upsets remain possible given the cup format.