Serie A Preview: Roma vs Cagliari – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

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Roma and Cagliari will face off in a midweek Serie A match at Stadio Olimpico, with both teams seeking to return to winning ways after failing to win over the weekend, according to The Cult of Calcio. Roma drew 3-3 with Napoli, while Cagliari lost 2-0 to Bologna. Roma is four points behind joint leaders Inter and Lazio. Cagliari has suffered nine defeats in their last 11 league visits to Rome.

Roma has been successful at Stadio Olimpico, winning three of their four home league matches and scoring at least two goals in each. They have also been consistent in their home form, netting two or more goals in eight consecutive outings. Cagliari, on the other hand, has struggled away from home against Roma, losing four consecutive matches without scoring. Roma's defensive stability has also been notable, conceding just one first-half goal in Serie A this season.

The Cult of Calcio reports that Roma is expected to win, given their home form and Cagliari's struggles against them. Roma's predicted lineup includes Gollini in goal, with Cristante returning from injury to boost the midfield. Cagliari's lineup is expected to feature Gagliardini in place of the injured Harry Winks. The Cult of Calcio predicts a Roma win, citing their dominance at home and Cagliari's recent defensive issues.