Lazio have scored at least two goals in seven straight matches: Lazio vs Cagliari prediction
On November 1, Lazio will host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome in the 10th round of Italy’s Serie A. The hosts have avoided defeat through nine rounds and remain in the title race. The visitors, by contrast, have lost three games in a row after a strong start. Can Cagliari stop one of Italy’s most prolific teams?
Lazio: championship pace and impressive attacking output
Gennaro Gattuso’s side are enjoying one of their best starts in decades. For the first time since their title-winning 1999/2000 campaign, the Romans have gone unbeaten through their opening nine Serie A matches. Lazio have won all five of their last five league games, including a 3-0 thrashing of Juventus and a high-scoring 6-2 victory over Sassuolo. Taty Castellanos scored twice in the most recent match. The Romans briefly moved top of the table, but Inter reclaimed first place thanks to their superior goal difference.
The hosts’ attacking consistency is particularly impressive: Lazio have scored at least two goals in seven consecutive league matches. At the same time, they boast the best defense in Serie A. Adam Marušić and Nicolò Rovella have recovered in time for the upcoming clash, while Andrea Pinamonti has returned after illness. Albert Guðmundsson is the only player still in the treatment room. Captain Mattia Zaccagni has been one of the leaders of the attack, contributing to seven goals in the league this season.
Cagliari: three straight defeats and defensive problems
Cagliari began the season with four wins in six matches, but their results have deteriorated sharply since then. Fabio Pisacane’s team have suffered successive defeats to Monza (0-4), Bologna (0-2) and Roma (2-4). The latest loss was particularly painful: the Sardinians managed to level the score in the 81st minute through a goal from Daniel Maldini, only to concede twice more late on. The visitors have conceded 10 goals across their last three league games, a major concern ahead of a meeting with Rome’s formidable attack.
Another problem is their extremely poor head-to-head record against Lazio. Cagliari have not beaten the capital club in Serie A since 2013, and have lost 13 of their last 14 meetings at the Olimpico. Maldini remains the main attacking threat, having scored five goals in nine matches. Riyad Idrissi and Mattia Felici are unavailable with injuries, while Harry Winks is a doubt because of a back problem. The return of young striker Yaël Trepy is a positive piece of news.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Lazio are unbeaten in nine straight league matches and have scored at least two goals in each of their last seven Serie A games
- Cagliari have suffered three consecutive defeats, conceding 10 goals during that run
- Lazio have won 13 of their last 14 home matches against Cagliari
Will the Romans’ goal spree continue? Lazio vs Cagliari prediction
Lazio are in outstanding form, combining a prolific attack with a rock-solid defense. Gattuso’s team have dealt confidently with opponents of all levels, while the return of several players gives the manager more options when selecting his lineup.
Cagliari can cause problems through Maldini’s attacking energy, but the visitors’ current defensive form makes it almost impossible to see them keeping a clean sheet. Given the hosts’ scoring record and their overwhelming head-to-head advantage, we expect another victory for the Romans.
