Roma will look to bounce back from a recent defeat when they face Cagliari on Sunday in Serie A. The Giallorossi were recently dethroned from the top position and are now vying to regain momentum against a struggling Cagliari side.
Cagliari vs Roma: Match Overview
As of now, Cagliari has not celebrated a league victory since September. They faced elimination from the Coppa Italia after a penalty shootout loss to Napoli earlier this week. In contrast, Roma’s recent struggles included a narrow 1-0 defeat to Napoli, the reigning champions. Historically, Roma has performed well against Cagliari, with 14 wins in their last 20 league encounters, while only losing once since April 2021.
Current Form: Cagliari and Roma
- Cagliari’s Recent League Form: D, L, L, D, D, L
- Cagliari’s Overall Form: L, L, D, D, L, L
- Roma’s Recent League Form: W, W, L, W, W, L
- Roma’s Overall Form: L, W, W, W, W, L
Cagliari’s recent results include a disappointing run, picking up only four points in their last nine Serie A matches. Their last fixture ended in a 2-1 loss to Juventus, which kept them firmly in the relegation conversation. They will need to focus exclusively on Serie A as they struggle to create a buffer from the drop zone.
Team News and Injuries
Roma’s Paulo Dybala is a significant absentee due to illness, having played fewer than 500 minutes this season. Leon Bailey has returned to fitness, but forward Artem Dovbyk and wing-back Wesley remain sidelined. The injury issues could compel coach Gian Piero Gasperini to rely on either Evan Ferguson or Tommaso Baldanzi to fill the attacking void.
Cagliari, meanwhile, faces its own injury challenges. Forward Gennaro Borrelli and Sebastiano Esposito are coming off solid performances despite the team’s poor run. However, winger Mattia Felici suffered a serious knee injury against Napoli, which could limit Cagliari’s offensive capabilities.
Possible Lineups
| Cagliari | Roma |
|---|---|
| Caprile | Svilar |
| Zappa, Rodriguez, Luperto | Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso |
| Palestra, Deiola, Prati, Folorunsho, Obert | Celik, Cristante, Kone, Tsimikas |
| Esposito, Borrelli | Soule, Pellegrini, Dybala |
Match Prediction
As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter at Cagliari, historical trends favor Roma, who has conceded just seven goals in Serie A this season. While both teams face challenges, Cagliari’s tough position and lack of confidence could tilt the match in Roma’s favor, potentially ending in a close win.
Based on their current form and historical context, I predict Cagliari will struggle to claim a win, with a likely scoreline of Cagliari 0 – 1 Roma.
