Roma vs Cagliari Prediction 9 February 2026
📢 How will the clash between Roma and Cagliari unfold in the 24th round of Serie A? The "Giallorossi" enter this upcoming match on the back of a three-game winless streak, while the "Islanders" have hit their stride with three consecutive victories, pulling themselves away from the relegation zone. On paper, the hosts hold all the aces, but Roma will need to be extremely cautious: their opponent's current form means there's no room for complacency, even with the game taking place at the Stadio Olimpico.
Head-to-Head
📊 In recent years, the head-to-head encounters between Roma and Cagliari have generally favored the Romans: in 35 matches, the "Giallorossi" have secured 20 victories, with 8 games ending in a draw, while the "Islanders" have only come out on top 7 times. This makes the outcome of the first-round match this season all the more surprising, as Cagliari clinched a narrow 1-0 victory on their home turf, thoroughly outplaying Roma throughout the match and deservedly taking all three points.
Head-to-head statistics Roma - Cagliari
Roma Team Overview
🔴 Overall, Roma are having a fairly consistent season, regularly picking up points. However, their recent matches are unlikely to be seen as successful. In their last three outings across all competitions, the Giallorossi have drawn twice and suffered one defeat, with two of those matches in Serie A. As a result, they have dropped out of the top four and now sit in fifth place on the league table.
🟡 Last weekend, Roma struggled on the road against Udinese, losing 0-1. Despite Udinese's general lack of consistency this season, their defense was well-organized, effectively nullifying Roma's attacking efforts. In the upcoming clash, the Romans need a victory to bounce back from this defeat and regain confidence in their abilities.
Match Results: Roma
Cagliari Calcio Team Overview
🔴 Unlike Roma, Cagliari had an unconvincing first half of the season, teetering dangerously close to the relegation zone. However, the last three rounds have turned the situation around dramatically. The "Islanders" have claimed three consecutive victories, soaring to 12th place in the standings and extending their gap from the danger zone to 11 points, allowing the team to breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now.
🔵 Their most recent match was arguably one of Cagliari's best performances in recent years. On January 31st, they thrashed Verona 4-0 on home turf. While the hosts might not have strictly deserved four goals, their superior quality of play was evident, and they fully earned such a commanding victory.
Match Results: Cagliari Calcio
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Roma
📣 Following the 1-0 defeat to Udinese, Roma's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini acknowledged the physical prowess of their opponents and offered a philosophical take on the current situation: "Udinese are a physically strong team that challenges every opponent in this aspect. We knew we would have opportunities to get back into the game over the course of ninety minutes, and we did, but Ekkelenkamp's goal changed the match's trajectory... I work with what I'm given. Perhaps by the end of the season, we won't qualify for the Champions League and the coach might be replaced. This squad remains as it is until the end, and we'll continue working with them."
🚫 Roma are dealing with significant personnel issues across all lines. Evan Ferguson's participation is doubtful as he recovers from a hip injury. Paulo Dybala is sidelined until mid-February due to a knee injury. Kouadio Kone is expected to return by the end of the month after a hip issue. Robinho Vash should be back by early March (leg injury). Artem Dovbyk will be out much longer, with the Ukrainian forward sidelined until mid-April due to a muscle injury. The return date for Stephan El Shaarawy (Achilles tendon injury) remains uncertain.
Cagliari Calcio
📣 Cagliari head coach Fabio Pisacane expressed particular satisfaction with the team's order and discipline in their 4-0 victory over Verona: "Even with the commanding scoreline, the team played simply and organizedly - that's what pleases me the most... We must always remain as focused as possible, and of course, keeping a clean sheet was important to me."
🚫 Cagliari also face challenges with their squad. Michael Folorunsho will be sidelined until mid-February due to a leg injury. Andrea Belotti is expected to return by early April as he recovers from a cruciate ligament injury. Mattia Felici is out for the rest of the season with a similar injury.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Roma are rightfully considered Serie A's defensive powerhouse, conceding just 14 goals in 23 matches-the best record in the league. At home, the "Giallorossi" have allowed opponents to score only six times. It's also worth noting that in three of their last four head-to-head encounters, the "Islanders" have failed to break through Roma's defense. Considering these factors, betting on Cagliari not to score seems like a logical choice.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Despite Cagliari's low scoring record against Roma in head-to-head fixtures, the "Islanders" perform quite well in terms of corners: Cagliari have taken more than 2.5 corners in their last five Serie A clashes with Roma. Overall, their corner stats for the current season remain respectable, averaging 3.4 corners per game. We don't expect any exceptions in the upcoming match.
Editorial Prediction
According to the bookmakers, Roma are clear favorites in the upcoming clash, yet a straightforward victory for the hosts is not guaranteed. Cagliari are in excellent form, with a streak of three consecutive wins that seems far from coincidental. Moreover, it's worth recalling that in the first round, the "Giallorossi" couldn't overcome the "Islanders" (0-1). In this scenario, it makes sense to hedge bets by considering the option of Cagliari to win with a +1.5 handicap. As for the most likely scoreline, a narrow 1-0 victory for Roma appears to be a plausible scenario.
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