Serie A Gameweek 9

AS Roma vs NS Cagliari

Stadio Olimpico

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Futmetrix Verdict
74
AS Roma
vs
Cagliari
Tue, Oct 27 • 19:45 Italiano
⚡ Form 83
⚖️ Balance 46
🏆 Stakes 67
⭐ Stars 79
Top four ambitions tested in Rome.

Win Probability

  • AS Roma 70%
  • Draw 19%
  • Cagliari 11%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Top Four Ambitions on the Line in the Eternal City

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. With vital Champions League points at stake, a relentless Roma attack meets a Cagliari side that thrives on the road.

The Setup

Arriving on October 27, 2026, AS Roma look absolutely formidable inside the Stadio Olimpico. Unbeaten and sitting comfortably in third place, their sky-high Form rating is emphatically backed by a lethal attacking unit that has plundered an incredible 16 goals already this campaign. However, the competitive Balance of this fixture might be considerably tighter than the league standings suggest. Cagliari are lurking menacingly in seventh place and have repeatedly proven to be away day specialists this season, snatching massive points on their travels. With elevated Stakes in this pivotal top-four battle, the pressure on both dugouts is immense. A modest Stars rating implies this won't simply be a showcase of pure individual brilliance, but rather a grueling tactical chess match defined by rigid team structure.

Key Battle

We are closely watching P. Dybala attempt to unlock a notoriously stubborn defence marshalled aggressively by Yerry Mina. The Argentine creator's brilliant guile, elite vision, and subtle movement between the lines will be severely tested by the Colombian center-back's immense aerial dominance and uncompromising tackling style.

Our Prediction

Expect the hosts to aggressively dictate possession and press high up the pitch from the very first whistle. The visitors will gladly absorb early pressure and ruthlessly hunt for opportunities on the counter-attack. Ultimately, the home side's sheer volume of attacking phases will wear down the defensive block, yielding a decisive and well-earned victory.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. This is a crucial showdown in the race for Champions League qualification featuring two of the league's most effective teams.

What's the predicted outcome?

We anticipate a strong home performance, with Roma securing all three points through their superior attacking firepower.

Where are AS Roma and Cagliari in the league table?

AS Roma sit firmly in third place, while Cagliari are well within striking distance of the European spots in seventh.

What is AS Roma's current form?

They remain unbeaten in Serie A this season, stringing together a stellar record of five wins and two draws.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Keep your eyes on Manu Koné. The Roma midfielder boasts 2 goals in his last 2 matches alongside an impressive 7.7 average rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/07/2025 Cagliari 1 - 0 AS Roma Serie A Unipol Domus
03/16/2025 AS Roma 1 - 0 Cagliari Serie A Stadio Olimpico
08/18/2024 Cagliari 0 - 0 AS Roma Serie A Unipol Domus
02/05/2024 AS Roma 4 - 0 Cagliari Serie A Stadio Olimpico
10/08/2023 Cagliari 1 - 4 AS Roma Serie A Unipol Domus
01/16/2022 AS Roma 1 - 0 Cagliari Serie A Stadio Olimpico
12/07/2025
Serie A Unipol Domus
03/16/2025
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
08/18/2024
Serie A Unipol Domus
02/05/2024
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
10/08/2023
Serie A Unipol Domus
01/16/2022
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
AS Roma Win
Cagliari Win
Draw

Season Statistics

3
League Position
7
17
Points
13
16
Goals Scored
6
3
Goals Conceded
7

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 7 19 21 9 +12 WBologna 1 - 3 Inter (17-10-2026)WInter 3 - 0 Parma (10-10-2026)DAS Roma 2 - 2 Inter (19-09-2026)WInter 5 - 3 Udinese (14-09-2026)WInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)
2 Lazio 7 19 14 4 +10 WJuventus 0 - 3 Lazio (18-10-2026)WLazio 3 - 1 Monza (11-10-2026)WVenezia 0 - 2 Lazio (19-09-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 AC Milan (12-09-2026)WUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)
3 AS Roma 7 17 16 3 +13 WAS Roma 2 - 0 Genoa (17-10-2026)DComo 0 - 0 AS Roma (11-10-2026)DAS Roma 2 - 2 Inter (19-09-2026)WTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (14-09-2026)WAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)
4 AC Milan 7 15 14 7 +7 WAC Milan 3 - 2 Atalanta (18-10-2026)DSassuolo 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-10-2026)WAC Milan 3 - 0 Lecce (20-09-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 AC Milan (12-09-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)
5 Como 7 14 12 7 +5 WFiorentina 1 - 3 Como (18-10-2026)DComo 0 - 0 AS Roma (11-10-2026)LFrosinone 2 - 0 Como (20-09-2026)WComo 2 - 1 Parma (14-09-2026)WGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)
6 Frosinone 7 13 13 9 +4 WFrosinone 4 - 2 Sassuolo (16-10-2026)LNapoli 3 - 0 Frosinone (10-10-2026)WFrosinone 2 - 0 Como (20-09-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Frosinone (12-09-2026)WFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)
7 Cagliari 7 13 6 7 -1 LMonza 4 - 0 Cagliari (19-10-2026)DCagliari 1 - 1 Juventus (11-10-2026)WUdinese 0 - 1 Cagliari (19-09-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 2 Cagliari (12-09-2026)WCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)
8 Juventus 7 11 9 8 +1 LJuventus 0 - 3 Lazio (18-10-2026)DCagliari 1 - 1 Juventus (11-10-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Atalanta (20-09-2026)LSassuolo 3 - 2 Juventus (13-09-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)
9 Napoli 7 10 10 7 +3 LVenezia 1 - 0 Napoli (17-10-2026)WNapoli 3 - 0 Frosinone (10-10-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Napoli (20-09-2026)WNapoli 1 - 0 Bologna (13-09-2026)LInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)
10 Torino 7 10 10 9 +1 WParma 0 - 3 Torino (19-10-2026)WTorino 2 - 1 Udinese (12-10-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 Torino (19-09-2026)LTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (14-09-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)
11 Atalanta 7 9 10 11 -1 LAC Milan 3 - 2 Atalanta (18-10-2026)WAtalanta 3 - 1 Venezia (12-10-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Atalanta (20-09-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 2 Cagliari (12-09-2026)LAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)
12 Lecce 7 9 9 12 -3 WUdinese 0 - 3 Lecce (18-10-2026)LLecce 1 - 2 Bologna (11-10-2026)LAC Milan 3 - 0 Lecce (20-09-2026)WLecce 3 - 2 Monza (13-09-2026)LCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)
13 Sassuolo 7 8 12 14 -2 LFrosinone 4 - 2 Sassuolo (16-10-2026)DSassuolo 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-10-2026)LMonza 2 - 1 Sassuolo (18-09-2026)WSassuolo 3 - 2 Juventus (13-09-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)
14 Monza 7 7 13 15 -2 WMonza 4 - 0 Cagliari (19-10-2026)LLazio 3 - 1 Monza (11-10-2026)WMonza 2 - 1 Sassuolo (18-09-2026)LLecce 3 - 2 Monza (13-09-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)
15 Bologna 7 5 6 10 -4 LBologna 1 - 3 Inter (17-10-2026)WLecce 1 - 2 Bologna (11-10-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 Torino (19-09-2026)LNapoli 1 - 0 Bologna (13-09-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)
16 Udinese 7 4 9 16 -7 LUdinese 0 - 3 Lecce (18-10-2026)LTorino 2 - 1 Udinese (12-10-2026)LUdinese 0 - 1 Cagliari (19-09-2026)LInter 5 - 3 Udinese (14-09-2026)LUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)
17 Genoa 7 4 5 13 -8 LAS Roma 2 - 0 Genoa (17-10-2026)WGenoa 2 - 1 Fiorentina (10-10-2026)LParma 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Frosinone (12-09-2026)LGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)
18 Fiorentina 7 4 8 17 -9 LFiorentina 1 - 3 Como (18-10-2026)LGenoa 2 - 1 Fiorentina (10-10-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Napoli (20-09-2026)WVenezia 2 - 4 Fiorentina (11-09-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)
19 Parma 7 4 4 13 -9 LParma 0 - 3 Torino (19-10-2026)LInter 3 - 0 Parma (10-10-2026)WParma 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2026)LComo 2 - 1 Parma (14-09-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)
20 Venezia 7 3 6 16 -10 WVenezia 1 - 0 Napoli (17-10-2026)LAtalanta 3 - 1 Venezia (12-10-2026)LVenezia 0 - 2 Lazio (19-09-2026)LVenezia 2 - 4 Fiorentina (11-09-2026)LFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)

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