AS Roma vs Cagliari prediction

THE FORECAST

Roma sit third with a potent attack averaging 2.4 goals per game and five clean sheets, though a heavily depleted squad (Dybala, Pellegrini, Cristante, Ndicka among ten absentees) tempers expectations somewhat. Cagliari arrive in poor recent form — conceding six goals across their last two defeats — and are themselves ravaged by injuries, making it hard to trouble Roma at the Olimpico. Mild, dry conditions suit Gasperini's pressing style, and despite the tight turnaround (3 days rest each), Roma's home advantage and superior quality should see them through.