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>Roma vs Cagliari Prediction & Betting Tips – 27/10/2026
Roma welcome Cagliari to the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening for a Serie A fixture that carries distinct weight for both sides. Sitting third and boasting a formidable home record, the Giallorossi are intent on cementing a Champions League berth. Cagliari, seventh but conscious of how quickly the table can shift, arrive in the capital buoyed by three consecutive wins and a desire to build on their surprise victory in the reverse fixture. With Roma's squad ravaged by injuries, this contest may prove more competitive than the standings suggest.
Match Analysis
Roma enter this Round 9 fixture as commanding favorites at 1.33, sitting 3rd in Serie A with a 5-2-0 record, 16 goals scored, and just 3 conceded across seven league matches this season.
- 3 consecutive clean sheets at Stadio Olimpico against Cagliari, who have scored 0 goals in those meetings.
- Only 3 goals conceded in 7 Serie A games, the best defensive record among the top three.
- 5-2-0 home league record this season, with Malen returning from suspension to bolster the attack.
- Cagliari missing Felici, Trepy, Idrissi, and Nzola, severely limiting their counter-attacking threat.
Cagliari arrive at the Olimpico as heavy outsiders at 9.00, sitting 15th in Serie A and battling for survival. Their attacking injury crisis, combined with a historically barren record in Rome, makes a positive result extremely difficult to achieve.
- 0 goals scored in the last 3 away meetings at Stadio Olimpico against Roma.
- Four attackers unavailable, including Felici, Trepy, Idrissi, and Nzola, gutting their forward options.
- 15th-place standing reflects a fragile away record against top-half Serie A opposition this season.
Key point: With Roma's depth stretched by injuries and Cagliari's attack decimated, a low-scoring, controlled home win makes 2.12 a compelling complementary angle to the home win prediction.
Form & Statistics: Roma vs Cagliari
Roma
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Cagliari
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Roma vs Cagliari: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Roma vs Cagliari
Roma
Starters
- 1 Pietro Terracciano
- 2 Gianluca Mancini
- 3 Evan Ndicka
- 4 Leonardo Balerdi
- 5 Nahuel Molina
- 6 Marten de Roon
- 7 Lorenzo Pellegrini
- 8 Wesley
- 9 Matías Soulé
- 10 Rodrigo Mora
- 11 Donyell Malen
Bench
- Kjell Scherpen
- Devyne Rensch
- Santiago Castro
- Niccolò Pisilli
- Agustín Vásquez
- Riccardo Lulli
- Mattia Ghilardi
Absent
- Paulo Dybala (injury)
- Bryan Cristante (injury)
- Manu Koné (injury)
- Mile Svilar (injury)
- Konstantinos Koulierakis (injury)
Cagliari
Starters
- 1 Elia Caprile
- 2 Pedro
- 3 Yerry Mina
- 4 Gastón Rodríguez
- 5 Adam Obert
- 6 Antoine Massolin
- 7 Harry Winks
- 8 Simone Romano
- 9 Michel Adopo
- 10 Daniel Maldini
- 11 Bafodé Mendy
Bench
- Niccolò Fazzini
- Alban Sherri
- Boris Radunović
- Gabriele Aurelio
- Francesco Liteta
- Gianluca Ciervo
- Roberto Gagliardini
- Tobias Kofler
Absent
- Yael Trepy (injury)
- Mattia Felici (injury)
- Riyad Idrissi (injury)
- M'Bala Nzola (fitness)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated status ahead of this fixture, so a degree of caution is warranted before kickoff. The tactical shape, however, is reasonably clear: Roma's 3-4-2-1 sets up to press with width and verticality, while Cagliari's 4-3-2-1 offers a compact midfield block designed to frustrate the hosts.
Lorenzo Pellegrini operating in the engine room will be central to Roma's ability to circulate possession and unlock that Cagliari shape, with Daniel Maldini tasked with threading chances for the visitors on the counter. The contest between those two creative fulcrums could well define the tempo of the evening.
Our Verdict
Roma's home win at 1.33 represents the standout selection here. The Giallorossi have been formidable at the Olimpico, winning their last two home fixtures and conceding just three goals across seven league matches. Despite the injury crisis, Gasperini has depth through Malen, back from suspension, and the in-form Santiago Castro. Cagliari's reverse fixture victory adds intrigue, but replicating that result against a side third in the table is a tall order. Over 2.5 goals at 1.72 also appeals given Roma's prolific attack. Prediction: Roma win.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Roma vs Cagliari?
A Roma home win is the standout selection here. Sitting third in Serie A with five wins from seven, Roma's attacking output and defensive solidity far outclass a Cagliari side rooted in 15th. Even accounting for the injury crisis, Malen's return from suspension bolsters the hosts considerably. The 1.33 represents the most compelling wager on this fixture.
What time does Roma vs Cagliari kick off?
This Serie A fixture kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Tuesday, 27th October 2026, which corresponds to 20:45 local time in Rome. The match takes place at the Stadio Olimpico, Roma's iconic home ground in the Italian capital, where Cagliari have struggled considerably in recent visits.
Where can I watch Roma vs Cagliari on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for Serie A fixtures vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, DAZN and Sky Sport Italia typically hold rights to Serie A matches. Supporters are advised to check their local listings and official broadcaster schedules ahead of kickoff to confirm which channel will be carrying this particular fixture live.
What is Roma's recent record against Cagliari?
Roma's home record against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico has been emphatic in recent seasons. The Giallorossi have kept clean sheets in each of the last three home meetings, with Cagliari failing to score in any of them. The most recent head-to-head encounter, played in February 2026, ended in a comfortable 2-0 victory for Roma.