Roma vs Cagliari Prediction & Betting Tips

Roma vs Cagliari Intro

While Roma has shown themselves a capable proposition this season, this matchup could prove to be pivotal for Cagliari, who have struggled to find positive results this season. As the business end of the season approaches Cagliari will be eager for a win in this Serie A matchup at Stadio Olimpico, Rome. Kick off on Sunday January 16, 2022 is scheduled for 5:00 PM. It’s matchweek 22, and the Serie A table shows Jose Mourinho’s home side in the 7th place on 32 points, with their opponents’ strategist Walter Mazzarri taking his team to the 18th position on 16 points. Roma and Cagliari are currently seperated by a serious 16 points on the Serie A table and 11 table places.

Roma vs Cagliari Form

In the last round, Roma have lost to Juventus and now have 7 points from the last five games. Meanwhile, Cagliari have had back to back wins, thanks to the victory over Bologna, breaking the poor form which kept them at only six points in five games. Another home win would be ideal for Roma, after taking 7 points from five most recent Serie A games at their own stadium. Cagliari have had mixed results on the road recently, winning 5 points in their last five when travelling.

Roma vs Cagliari H2H

The Sunday’s home team have in the past 35 head-to-head games done better: winning 18 to Cagliari’s 8. There have been 9 draws so far. While Roma has held the advantage in this matchup historically, they also have the advantage of 2 victories in the last six meetings with Cagliari.

Roma vs Cagliari Analysis

Roma lost its previous game. Jose Mourinho’s men were facing Juventus in that game. At the end of the game, the final result was 3-4. On Sunday January 16, 2022, they will face Cagliari. In their match against Juventus, Roma had the following ball possession : 50%. In terms of shots on goal, Roma struck a total of 20 shots in attack while in defence conceding 14 shots to Juventus. Meanwhile, Cagliari won their last match. Walter Mazzarri’s men were up against Bologna. At the final wistle, the score board showed 2-1. While facing Bologna, Cagliari had 53% of ball possession. Often punters look to shots on goal as a true guide of how a team performed. For Cagliari, a total of 13 shots were taken in attack with 9 shots conceded in the last game.

Roma vs Cagliari Odds

As far as the bookmaker’s are concerned the favourite for this match between Roma and Cagliari is Roma.