Sunday's Coppa Italia predictions including Sampdoria vs. Como

Brescia vs. Venezia (Sunday, 5.00pm)

Ahead of their top-flight comeback next weekend, Venezia enter the Coppa Italia with a first-round tie away to Brescia on Sunday.

The Lagunari will visit Stadio Rigamonti in their first competitive contest since winning the Serie B playoffs last season.

We say: Brescia 1-2 Venezia

While Venezia may have one eye on next week's Serie A return, they will still have enough squad depth to eliminate a rebuilding Brescia side on Sunday.

Parma vs. Palermo (Sunday, 5.30pm)

After topping Serie B last season, Parma get their 2024-25 campaign under way on Sunday, when they welcome Palermo to Stadio Tardini.

While the Gialloblu are back in the big time this term, their visitors missed out in the playoffs and will play in Italy's second tier once again.

We say: Parma 2-1 Palermo

Both sides seem to have strengthened following last season, but combining a potent attack and home advantage should help Parma get past their Sicilian counterparts and into the next round.

Sampdoria vs. Como (Sunday, 7.45pm)

Just a week away from making their Serie A comeback, Como will visit Sampdoria on Sunday, for a first-round tie in the Coppa Italia.

Two top-class midfielders now meet in management, as Andrea Pirlo welcomes Cesc Fabregas to Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

We say: Sampdoria 0-2 Como

Although it may take some piecing together, Como have added some smart signings to their promotion-winning squad and should eliminate a Sampdoria side whose priority is joining them in Serie A next year.

Torino vs. Cosenza (Sunday, 8.15pm)

Beginning life under new management, Torino get their 2024-25 campaign under way on Sunday evening, when they host Cosenza Calcio in the Coppa Italia.

Following the departure of Ivan Juric, the Paolo Vanoli era will start in earnest with a first-round tie against Serie B opposition.

We say: Torino 3-0 Cosenza Calcio

Although finding the net was not their forte last season, new-look Torino should stroll through to the second round by striking more than once against modest opponents.