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Roma vs Cagliari Predictions & Betting Tips - Roma to Return to Winning Ways in Serie A

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Last updated: Mon 26 Oct 2026 13:19
Roma are poised to return to winning ways in their Serie A clash against Cagliari, who have struggled to find the net this season. The hosts have been prolific at home, scoring 19 goals in six matches, while Cagliari have managed only six league goals. Past meetings favor Roma, who have won nine of their last ten home matches against Cagliari. Expert predictions suggest a comfortable win for Roma, with Donyell Malen expected to return to the score sheet. A home victory, potentially with a clean sheet, is forecasted.
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  • Roma have scored 2+ goals in all 6 home matches
  • Cagliari have conceded 6 unanswered goals in 2 games
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Roma have won 9 of their last 10 home games against Cagliari (Getty)

Cagliari are scoring less than a goal a game and face a tough challenge in the Italian capital. Roma can get back to winning ways and keep pace at the top of Serie A.

Key Stats


  • Roma have won to nil in 5 of their last 8 home matches.
  • Roma have won by 2+ goals in 5 of their last 8 home matches.
  • Roma’s Donyell Malen has scored 9 goals in his last 10 matches.
  • Roma have won to nil in their last 4 home matches against Cagliari.
  • Cagliari have lost to nil in their last 2 matches.
  • Cagliari have lost by 2+ goals in their last 2 matches.

HTH


Roma lead Cagliari 47-25 alongside 29 draws, Francesco Totti scoring 14 goals in 28 encounters.

Roma in the Title Race


Roma have lost only once this season, a 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League after they took a 3-1 lead.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side won their next two home games, a 2-0 victory over Genoa and 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava after enjoying 73% possession and 26-1 shots.

The Capital club are coming off a 3-3 draw at Napoli. They came back from 2-0 to tie the game before falling 3-2 behind again, Leonardo Balerdi scoring in the 89th minute to earn a point.

Goals Rare for Cagliari


Cagliari have scored just six goals in Serie A, earning narrow victories at Parma, Atalanta and Udinese. Their lack of goals has come to the fore in recent weeks.

Fabio Pisacane’s side lost 4-0 at Monza despite leading 2.37-2.06 in xG.

The Sardinian club suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Bologna last time out. They were largely shut down, registering 4-10 shots including 1-5 on target.

Predicted Lineups & Team News


Roma (3-4-2-1) Pierluigi Gollini; Daniele Ghilardi, Leonardo Balerdi, Mario Hermoso; Emanuele Lulli, Marten de Roon, Bryan Cristante, Nahuel Molina; Rodrigo Mora, Matías Soulé; Donyell Malen

Goalkeepr Mile Svilar remains out injured alongside midfielders Lorenzo Pellegrini, Manu Koné and playmaker Paulo Dybala.

Leonardo Balerdi and Daniele Ghilardi should come into central defence with Devyne Rensch making way for Nahuel Molina at right-back.

Cagliari (4-3-2-1) Elia Caprile; Yukinari Sugawara, Yerry Mina, Juan Rodríguez, Adam Obert; Alessandro Romano, Alessandro Deiola, Michel Adopo; Yanis Massolin, Daniel Maldini; Paul Mendy

Left-back Riyad Idrissi is close to returning from a cruciate ligament injury tear but winger Mattia Felici is not expected back before March.

Yukinari Sugawara and Yerry Mina are likely to come into defence for Zé Pedro and Alessandro Deiola who could revert to midfield.

Verdict

Roma have scored 19 goals in six home games and Cagliari have one of the weakest attacks in Serie A. This should be a comfortable home win with Donyell Malen getting back on the score sheet.

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