Roma - Cagliari

Roma enter this matchday 9 fixture at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, on 27 October 2026, following a period of mixed results. Their recent form has been defined by a mix of high-scoring European encounters and steady league progress, including a recent 2-0 victory over Genoa and a 3-3 draw against SSC Napoli. Conversely, Cagliari arrive in the capital facing a difficult stretch, having suffered back-to-back league defeats against Bologna and Monza without finding the net. The visitors will need to rediscover the defensive resilience that saw them secure narrow wins against Udinese and Atalanta earlier in the campaign.

Roma will navigate this encounter without the services of Paulo Dybala, Manu Kone, and Mile Svilar due to injuries. The expected XI, featuring Donyell Malen and Matias Soule, faces a Cagliari side looking to bounce back from their recent wobble. History favors the hosts, who claimed a 2-0 win in their most recent Serie A meeting on 9 February 2026. As both sides collide, the question remains whether Cagliari can disrupt Roma’s rhythm or if the home side will assert their authority once more.