The fourth evening of the Sanremo Festival 2026 is, as always, one of the most anticipated. The duets and covers have an enormous weight on the balance of the competition: it is often Friday that determines who can play for the victory in the grand final.
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This year the interest is even higher, thanks to a very competitive cast and a betting market that has already shown significant fluctuations, enough to re-evaluate what initially seemed to be the Sanremo Festival 2026 predictions.
The official duets and covers
For a few days now, moreover, all the duets for Friday evening have been announced, with pairings ranging from great Italian classics to international hits, passing through emotional tributes and unexpected collaborations.
| Singer | Guest / Featuring | Chosen song |
|---|---|---|
| Arisa | Choir of the Teatro Regio di Parma | Quello che le donne non dicono |
| Bambole di Pezza | Cristina D’Avena | Occhi di gatto |
| Chiello | Morgan | Mi sono innamorato di te |
| Dargen D’Amico | Pupo, Fabrizio Bosso | Su di noi |
| Ditonellapiaga | TonyPitony | The Lady is a Tramp |
| Eddie Brock | Fabrizio Moro | Portami via |
| Elettra Lamborghini | Las Ketchup | Aserejé |
| Enrico Nigiotti | Alfa | En e Xanax |
| Ermal Meta | Dardust | Golden hour |
| Fedez, Masini | Stjepan Hauser | Meravigliosa creatura |
| Francesco Renga | Giusy Ferreri | Ragazzo solo, ragazza sola |
| Fulminacci | Francesca Fagnani | Parole parole |
| J-Ax | Ligera Country Fam. | E la vita, la vita |
| LDA, Aka 7even | Tullio De Piscopo | Andamento lento |
| Leo Gassmann | Aiello | Era già tutto previsto |
| Levante | Gaia | I maschi |
| Luchè | Gianluca Grignani | Falco a metà |
| Malika Ayane | Claudio Santamaria | Mi sei scoppiato dentro al cuore |
| Mara Sattei | Mecna | L’ultimo bacio |
| Maria Antonietta & Colombre | Brunori Sas | Il mondo |
| Michele Bravi | Fiorella Mannoia | Domani è un altro giorno |
| Nayt | Joan Thiele | La canzone dell’amore perduto |
| Patty Pravo | Timofej Andrijashenko | Ti lascio una canzone |
| Raf | The Kolors | The Riddle |
| Sal Da Vinci | Michele Zarrillo | Cinque giorni |
| Samurai Jay | Belen Rodriguez, Roy Paci | Baila morena |
| Sayf | Alex Britti, Mario Biondi | Hit the Road Jack |
| Serena Brancale | Gregory Porter, Delia | Besame mucho |
| Tommaso Paradiso | Stadio | L’ultima luna |
| Tredici Pietro | Galeffi, Fudasca & Band | Vita |
The revealed list is an explosive mix of nostalgia, fusions, and twists. Among the announced pairings, 3-4 are emerging that are already creating huge hype among the public, critics, and bettors, with evident movements in the odds (especially for the victory of the cover night and for the impact on the final ranking).
- Serena Brancale with Gregory Porter and Delia – “Besame mucho”
This is probably the most anticipated duet ever for artistic quality and internationality. Gregory Porter is a global jazz-soul star, Delia brings freshness and young appeal: the ensemble promises a refined, emotional, and technically impeccable performance. The impact on betting? Already very strong – Serena Brancale has seen her odds for the final victory drop drastically (around 3.00-3.50 on many bookmakers like Sisal and Eurobet), going from a possible surprise to an absolute favorite. If she breaks through in the televote (34% of the weight) and convinces the juries, she could consolidate her status as a frontrunner and further push down the rival odds.
- Fedez & Marco Masini with Stjepan Hauser – “Meravigliosa creatura”
Pure spectacularity: Hauser’s cello (ex 2Cellos, world-famous) adds an epic and cinematic layer to an already iconic song. It is a cross-generational duet that mixes pop-rap, singer-songwriter emotion, and instrumental virtuosity – perfect for generating media buzz and going viral on social media. Regarding the odds, Fedez-Masini have risen powerfully (around 5.00-9.00 for the cover night on Sisal/bwin), and this could translate into a boost for their general antepost position. If it moves the mature audience and the young, it could climb positions in the final ranking, stealing support from those who seemed untouchable.
- Ditonellapiaga with TonyPitony – “The Lady is a Tramp”
One of the “coolest” and most irreverent pairings: classic swing revisited in a modern key, with TonyPitony (a discussed and viral artist) adding unpredictability and carisma. It is the type of performance that can explode on social media and win over the young televote. According to bookmakers (e.g., Sisal), it is among the favorites to win the cover night (often quoted around 5.00-7.00 along with Serena). The impact? It could gain ground for Ditonellapiaga in the general anteposts, transforming her from mid-table to a possible podium surprise – especially if the moment becomes a viral meme. - Sayf with Alex Britti and Mario Biondi – “Hit the Road Jack”
Thoroughbred Italian soul-jazz: Britti and Biondi are guarantees of groove and powerful voice, on an undying classic. It is an energetic, radio-friendly, and cross-cutting duet that could dominate the radio juries (33%) and win over a wide audience. On betting, Sayf holds solid positions among the top (antepost odds around 6.50-9.00), and a convincing performance here could further shorten the distance from the leaders, making him a dangerous outsider for the final podium.
Odds comparison: the favorites of the cover night
The officialization of the covers has not only produced significant fluctuations in the odds of the main operators on the “Sanremo 2026 winner” market, but Friday evening represents a market in its own right, with the possibility of predicting the winner of the single cover night. These are the odds:
| Duet |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditonellapiaga & Tony Pitony | 6.00 | 6.50 | 6.00 | 6.50 |
| Serena Brancale & Gregory Porter and Delia | 7.50 | 8.00 | 7.50 | 8.00 |
| Tredici Pietro & Galeffi, Fudasca & Band | 12.00 | 9.00 | 8.50 | 10.00 |
| Sal Da Vinci & Michele Zarrillo | 12.00 | 11.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 |
| Fedez & Masini with Stjepan Hauser | 9.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 11.00 |
| Maria Antonietta & Colombre with Brunori Sas | 12.00 | 11.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 |
| Tommaso Paradiso & Stadio | 12.00 | 11.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 |
| Arisa & Choir of the Teatro Regio di Parma |
