AS Roma vs Cagliari: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Roma prepare to host Cagliari on February 9, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ITALY: Serie A fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Roma, currently 5th in the standings with 43 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 22 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Cagliari, sitting 12th with 28 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Roma and Cagliari have been competitive, with Cagliari claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Udinese, Roma recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-5-1-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Svilar, Hermoso, Ndicka, Mancini, Wesley, El Aynaoui, Cristante, Celik, Pellegrini, Soule, Malen. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Cagliari's last outing came against Verona, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Caprile, Luperto, Mina, Ze Pedro, Obert, Mazzitelli, Gaetano, Adopo, Palestra, Esposito, Kilicsoy. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Roma are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Roma and Cagliari are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Roma's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Cagliari's games average 2.7 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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