Cagliari vs AS Roma Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th August 2024

The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Cagliari take on Daniele de Rossi's AS Roma side in an important encounter at the Sardegna Arena on Sunday. AS Roma have been impressive over the past year and hold the upper hand going into this game.

Cagliari vs AS Roma Preview

AS Roma finished in sixth place in the Serie A standings last season and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Giallorossi were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.

Cagliari, on the other hand, finished in 16th place in the league table last season and have struggled this year. The home side eased past Carrarese by a 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Cagliari vs AS Roma Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

AS Roma have a good recent record against Cagliari and have won 21 out of the 39 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Cagliari's eight victories.
Cagliari have found the back of the net in each of their last eight matches in Serie A.
AS Roma have lost only one of their last five matches against Cagliari in Serie A.
AS Roma have a slight edge over Cagliari in recent years and have won nine out of the last 25 matches played between the two teams. Cagliari have managed eight victories against AS Roma during this period and will look to level the scales this weekend.
Cagliari are winless in their last four matches against AS Roma in all competitions.
AS Roma won the previous meeting between the two teams by a margin of four goals.

Cagliari vs AS Roma Prediction

AS Roma have shown marked improvement under Daniele de Rossi and will be intent on building on their recent run this year. Lorenzo Pellegrini has been impressive in the Giallorossi's preseason campaign and will look to make his mark in this fixture.

Cagliari have not been at their best in recent months and will be up against a formidable side this weekend. AS Roma are the better team and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Cagliari 1-3 AS Roma

Cagliari vs AS Roma Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - AS Roma to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: AS Roma to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Lorenzo Pellegrini to score - Yes