Lazio vs Cagliari Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 1 November 2026

Does anyone still remember how this season started for Lazio? It all began with a shocking 0-2 home defeat to Mantova and a humiliating exit from the Coppa Italia as early as the round of 64. Back then, it seemed the Biancocelesti were in for another challenging campaign, but now that early setback is all but forgotten. The reason is clear: in Serie A, Lazio are putting on a sensational run, still unbeaten after nine matches. They have racked up eight wins and only once dropped points - in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Milan. Lazio are level on 25 points with leaders Inter, trailing only on goal difference.

What’s particularly impressive is the confidence with which Lazio dispatch their opponents. In the previous round, the Romans put on a footballing clinic away to Sassuolo, thrashing the hosts 6-2. The action was relentless from the start: by the 16th minute, Lazio had already found the net three times, though they did concede once themselves. Any suspense was killed off in the 31st minute when a Sassuolo player was sent off, leaving the home side a man down. From there, Lazio’s dominance was absolute. In fact, the final 6-2 scoreline could have been even more emphatic - Lazio missed not one but two penalties.

While Lazio are gaining momentum with each round, Cagliari are heading in the opposite direction. And yet, the start of the season gave little reason for concern: the club hit the ground running, consistently picking up points, conceding very few goals, and even breaking into the top four. However, any early confidence has since evaporated. Cagliari have started leaking goals at an alarming rate, and their results have nosedived. Over their last four matches, they have managed just a single point, suffering three straight defeats. As a result, the Islanders have slipped to tenth place with 13 points to their name.

The previous round brought no respite for Cagliari either. They faced another Roman side, Roma, and fell to a 4-2 defeat. Ironically, things began brightly for the visitors: by the tenth minute, the Islanders had won a penalty, converted it, and surprisingly took the lead. But Roma quickly seized control and systematically broke down Cagliari’s defense. The visitors grew increasingly error-prone at the back, allowed the hosts to create chance after chance, and ultimately conceded four times. Even their two goals flattered them; in truth, the Islanders were second best throughout and could hardly lay claim to a draw based on their performance.