A handy opponent for the Romans! Cagliari vs Roma Prediction
One of the matches in the opening round of Italy's Serie A will take place on Sunday at the Unipol Domus, where Cagliari will host Roma. Here’s a prediction for this match from the Dailysports team of experts.
Cagliari
For Cagliari, last season marked a significant milestone as it was their first year back in Serie A. The team managed to achieve their primary objective—remaining in Italy's top flight—but the journey was anything but smooth. The Sardinians secured their first victory only in the tenth round and spent much of the season teetering on the edge of relegation.
Despite a series of ups and downs, they eventually finished in 16th place, which ensured their survival in Serie A. During the offseason, the Rossoblù made targeted changes to their squad: the losses of Ibrahima Sulemana and Nahitan Nández were offset by the signings of Sebastiano Luperto, Mattia Felici, Nadir Zortea, and José Palomino. These acquisitions are expected to strengthen the team for the upcoming season.
Roma
The previous season for Roma was rather ambiguous. Despite his stature, José Mourinho failed to guide the Giallorossi to the Champions League, which ultimately led to his dismissal. In his place, Daniele De Rossi was temporarily appointed, under whom the team began to play with more flair and freedom. This resulted in improved performances, but by the end of the season, the Wolves once again lost momentum.
They were eliminated from the Europa League in the semifinals by Bayer Leverkusen and finished sixth in Serie A, once again missing out on a Champions League spot. Nevertheless, the club's management decided to retain De Rossi as head coach. During the offseason, Roma bolstered their squad with the additions of Enzo Le Fée, Matías Soulé, and Artem Dovbyk, though the potential departure of Paulo Dybala looms, which could significantly impact the team's attacking prowess.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, Roma convincingly defeated Cagliari twice—4-0 at home and 4-1 away.
- Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 meetings.
- The 'Over 2.5 Goals' bet was successful in 4 of the last 5 encounters.
Cagliari vs Roma Prediction
Roma traditionally performs well against Cagliari, having secured victories in their last four meetings. We believe Roma is the favorite here, and our bet for the match is "Roma to win" at odds of 2.04.
