In this midweek Serie A showdown the types are pointing to a tough battle as Roma welcome Cagliari to their patch with little time to rest after a busy schedule. The visitors have been showing real fight this season already holding Juventus to a draw at home and snatching a win away at Atalanta which has lifted them into the European spots thanks to a tight backline that only slipped once against Monza.
Team Form
- Roma started strong but picked up draws against Inter and Como leaving them chasing the top two in the table.
- Cagliari remain unbeaten in key fixtures and sit well in the standings after just one heavy loss all campaign.
- Roma boast a strong home record with nine wins and a draw in their last ten league games at the stadium.
Tactical Analysis
Roma like to press high but the intense style leaves them short on legs late in matches as seen when they threw away a lead against Real Madrid in Europe. Cagliari on the other hand rely on solid defending and quick counters that could trouble the hosts if Roma push too hard for an early goal. Expect the giallorossi to control the ball while the islanders look to keep things tight and nick something on the break.
Betting Proposal
The lads from Rome should keep a clean sheet against this Cagliari outfit given their home dominance and the visitors low scoring ways on the road. Both sides are unlikely to find the net so the smart play is both teams not to score while the total goals line stays under two and a half as neither side has been lighting up the scoresheets lately.
Overall this fixture shapes up as a low scoring affair where Roma grind out the result without much drama at the back. The types favor a controlled performance from the hosts who need the points to close the gap on the leaders and Cagliari will be happy to leave with a narrow defeat or draw if they can stay organized. Fans can expect a cagey first half followed by Roma turning the screw after the break to seal the points.
