Key Facts
- AS Roma sits in third place, just one point behind Inter, while Cagliari, in eighth place, is tied with Torino—there’s a lot at stake for both teams in the standings.
- In the 3-3 draw in Naples, substitute Leonardo Balerdi played a key role in AS Roma’s comeback with his goals.
- AS Roma will be without goalkeeper Mile Svilar, while Cagliari must replace left back Riyad Idrissi—both absences affect the defense.
- Cagliari has conceded eight goals in its last five games; these defensive struggles support the “Over 2.5 Goals” pick despite Cagliari’s recent scoring drought.
- One argument in favor of “Both Teams to Score: No” is that Cagliari failed to score against Monza and Bologna; however, the absence of Roma’s goalkeeper Svilar adds to the uncertainty.
Match Preview
The comeback to a 3-3 draw at Napoli kept AS Roma, under Gian Piero Gasperini, unbeaten in Serie A. Cagliari, on the other hand, is coming off a loss to Bologna. The teams will face off on Tuesday at the Stadio Olimpico: Roma sits in 3rd place, one point behind Inter, while Fabio Pisacane’s team is in 8th place, tied on points with Torino. Both teams have a chance to make up ground. AS Roma won the last competitive match between the two sides in February 2026 by a score of 2–0, which underscores their status as favorites.
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- Date and time: Oct. 27, 2026, 8:45 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 9)
AS Roma is the clear favorite with the bookmakers. Cagliari’s earlier win at Atalanta Bergamo shows they can hold their own. However, Pisacane’s team has failed to score in their last two matches, which points toward “Both Teams to Score: No.” Cagliari’s defensive errors and AS Roma’s offense, on the other hand, point toward Over 2.5 goals. The top pick therefore remains Over 2.5 goals, as Roma could easily reach that mark on their own.
AS Roma Form & Record Check
AS Roma came from behind to draw 3-3 at Napoli, with substitute Leonardo Balerdi scoring twice. This kept Gasperini’s team unbeaten in Serie A for the 15th consecutive match. However, the 2-0 league win against Genoa and the 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League group stage showed that they can also win without conceding a goal. With Mile Svilar and Manu Koné sidelined, another clean sheet is likely to be more difficult to achieve.
Cagliari Form & Record Check
Following a 0-4 loss at AC Monza, Cagliari also lost 0-2 to Bologna. As a result, Pisacane’s team failed to score in two consecutive Serie A matches and looked vulnerable after halftime. Daniel Maldini has been involved in four of the team’s six league goals. This reliance on him suggests “Both Teams to Score: No.”
Cagliari could line up in a 4-3-2-1 formation, with Elia Caprile in goal and Alessandro Deiola and Juan Rodríguez at center back. Harry Winks is slated for midfield, while Daniel Maldini and Yanis Massolin could support Paul Mendy. Riyad Idrissi and Mattia Felici are out with ACL injuries. As a result, Adam Obert is likely to step in at left back, and Yanis Massolin will take on an attacking role.
AS Roma – Cagliari Head-to-Head & Statistics
AS Roma has won 17 of the 28 recorded competitive matches between the two teams, which is one reason why they are the clear favorites with the bookmakers. In each of the last four recorded matches, fewer than 2.5 goals were scored—the strongest argument against betting on over 2.5 goals. However, Cagliari’s recent goals conceded and Roma’s current scoring output still point toward betting on over 2.5 goals.
