Roma v Cagliari: probable line-ups, Lulli favoured over Wesley, chances for Balerdi and Mora

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico in a midweek fixture, with the Giallorossi looking to close the gap on the top of the table and hope for slip-ups from their rivals. Gian Piero Gasperini's side come into the match after a draw against Napoli, while Cagliari, coached by Pisacane, have lost their last two outings of the season after a sprint start. The result matters for Roma's league position, as a win would keep them in contention with the leaders. Cagliari began the season strongly, but their recent slump leaves them looking for a response away from home comforts. Roma will be aiming to turn a point-dropping run into a positive midweek performance in front of their own supporters. The main boost for Gasperini concerns Paulo Dybala, who could be back in contention for selection after his absence. The article also covers the broader preview of the match, including the viewing options on Sky and Dazn, probable line-ups, the referee, head-to-head records and betting odds.

Roma left Naples with a draw that still rankles, not so much for the point as for how the match unfolded: they started poorly and nearly conceded against a good Napoli side. The Maradona clash is still being talked about, particularly among coaches, and Napoli's Ivan Juric, speaking at his press conference, devoted some time to it. Juric praised Napoli's performance over the opening hour, while acknowledging the threat Roma posed later in the game. He said Roma were physically devastating once they got going and pushed hard. He also pointed to a change in Napoli's style, which he sees as far more attacking now, with pressing and forward play, a noticeable departure from the Allegri-era side he was used to when Massimiliano Allegri coached Milan and Juventus. Juric's full comments: "Contro la Roma ho visto un Napoli favoloso per 60 minuti. Doveva andare sul 3-0, ho visto una squadra di una qualità immensa. Poi la Roma è stata fisicamente devastante, hanno spinto tanto. Adesso il gioco del Napoli mi sembra molto molto più offensivo, in pressing, in avanti. Un po' diverso rispetto all'Allegri a cui ero abituato quando allenava Milan e Juventus."

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico in a midweek fixture as they look to stay close to the top of Serie A and hope for slips from their rivals. Gian Piero Gasperini's side come into the match after a 1-1 draw...

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico in a midweek fixture, with the Giallorossi looking to close the gap on the top of the table and hope for slip-ups from their rivals. Gian Piero Gasperini's side come into the match after a draw against Napoli, while Cagliari, coached by Pisacane, have lost their last two outings of the season after a sprint start. The result matters for Roma's league position, as a win would keep them in contention with the leaders. Cagliari began the season strongly, but their recent slump leaves them looking for a response away from home comforts. Roma will be aiming to turn a point-dropping run into a positive midweek performance in front of their own supporters. The main boost for Gasperini concerns Paulo Dybala, who could be back in contention for selection after his absence. The article also covers the broader preview of the match, including the viewing options on Sky and Dazn, probable line-ups, the referee, head-to-head records and betting odds.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight in the ninth round of Serie A, and Gian Piero Gasperini has made several changes to his starting line-up. Roma are 3-4-2-1 with Gollini in goal; Mancini, N'Dicka and Koulierakis in defence; Lulli, Cristante, De Roon and Molina in midfield; Soulé and Pisilli behind Castro. Koulierakis gets his chance from the first minute, Lulli plays on the right, and Castro starts ahead of Malen, who is left out along with Mora. Roma return to their own fans after a dramatic 3-3 draw at Napoli, and they need three points to stay in touch with the top of the table. Gasperini was expected to rotate his side for the midweek fixture. Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini remain unavailable. Paulo Dybala was expected to return to the squad but start on the bench. Cagliari, coached by Fabio Pisacane, line up in a 5-3-2 with Caprile in goal, Zé Pedro, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert and Sugawara in defence, Adopo, Romano and Deiola in midfield, and Fadera and Nzola up front. Winks is missing for the visitors because of lower back pain, while Trepy is back in contention. The match is refereed by Feliciani from Teramo, with assistants Zingarelli and Fontani. Mariani is the fourth official, Ghersini is the VAR and Camplone the assistant VAR.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight in the ninth round of Serie A, and Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to make several changes to the side that drew 3-3 at Napoli. Koulierakis is reportedly in line to start from the first minute, and Castro is tipped to take over from Malen up front, with Malen's place reportedly under threat. Ghilardi and Balerdi are also in contention for starts in defence, while Lulli and Molina are expected on the flanks. The midweek fixture comes straight after the thrilling 3-3 draw at Napoli, and Roma will be looking to bounce back in front of their own fans and stay in touch with the top of the table. Gasperini has rotated his side for the quick turnaround. Paulo Dybala is returning to the matchday squad but is expected to begin on the bench. Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini remain unavailable. Cagliari, coached by Fabio Pisacane, will be without Winks, who is sidelined with lower back pain, while Trepy is back in contention. The probable Roma XI is Gollini; Mancini, N'Dicka, Koulierakis; Lulli, Cristante, De Roon, Molina; Soulé, Pisilli; Castro. Roma's bench is Vásquez, De Marzi, Hermoso, Balerdi, Wesley, Rensch, Di Nunzio, Camara and Malen. Cagliari are expected to line up Caprile; Sugawara, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert; Romano, Deiola; Adopo, Maldini, Fazzini; Mendy. Their bench includes Sherri, Radunović, Kofler, Zé Pedro, Aurelio, Liteta, Sulev, Massolin, Gagliardini, Trepy, Kevin Carlos, Nzola, Fadera and Ciervo. The referee is Feliciani from Teramo, assisted by Zingarelli and Fontani. Mariani is the fourth official, Ghersini is on VAR and Camplone is assistant VAR.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight in the ninth round of Serie A, and Gian Piero Gasperini has made several changes to his starting line-up. Roma are 3-4-2-1 with Gollini in goal; Mancini, N'Dicka and Koulierakis in defence; Lulli, Cristante, De Roon and Molina in midfield; Soulé and Pisilli behind Castro. Koulierakis gets his chance from the first minute, Lulli plays on the right, and Castro starts ahead of Malen, who is left out along with Mora. Roma return to their own fans after a dramatic 3-3 draw at Napoli, and they need three points to stay in touch with the top of the table. Gasperini was expected to rotate his side for the midweek fixture. Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini remain unavailable. Paulo Dybala was expected to return to the squad but start on the bench. Cagliari, coached by Fabio Pisacane, line up in a 5-3-2 with Caprile in goal, Zé Pedro, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert and Sugawara in defence, Adopo, Romano and Deiola in midfield, and Fadera and Nzola up front. Winks is missing for the visitors because of lower back pain, while Trepy is back in contention. The match is refereed by Feliciani from Teramo, with assistants Zingarelli and Fontani. Mariani is the fourth official, Ghersini is the VAR and Camplone the assistant VAR.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight in the ninth round of Serie A, and Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to make several changes to the side that drew 3-3 at Napoli. Koulierakis is reportedly in line to start from the first minute, and Castro is tipped to take over from Malen up front, with Malen's place reportedly under threat. Ghilardi and Balerdi are also in contention for starts in defence, while Lulli and Molina are expected on the flanks. The midweek fixture comes straight after the thrilling 3-3 draw at Napoli, and Roma will be looking to bounce back in front of their own fans and stay in touch with the top of the table. Gasperini has rotated his side for the quick turnaround. Paulo Dybala is returning to the matchday squad but is expected to begin on the bench. Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini remain unavailable. Cagliari, coached by Fabio Pisacane, will be without Winks, who is sidelined with lower back pain, while Trepy is back in contention. The probable Roma XI is Gollini; Mancini, N'Dicka, Koulierakis; Lulli, Cristante, De Roon, Molina; Soulé, Pisilli; Castro. Roma's bench is Vásquez, De Marzi, Hermoso, Balerdi, Wesley, Rensch, Di Nunzio, Camara and Malen. Cagliari are expected to line up Caprile; Sugawara, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert; Romano, Deiola; Adopo, Maldini, Fazzini; Mendy. Their bench includes Sherri, Radunović, Kofler, Zé Pedro, Aurelio, Liteta, Sulev, Massolin, Gagliardini, Trepy, Kevin Carlos, Nzola, Fadera and Ciervo. The referee is Feliciani from Teramo, assisted by Zingarelli and Fontani. Mariani is the fourth official, Ghersini is on VAR and Camplone is assistant VAR.

Roma return to action at the Stadio Olimpico against Cagliari, who arrive after a home defeat to Bologna, with Gian Piero Gasperini missing several key players. Paulo Dybala, despite positive signs in the build-up, was left out of the matchday squad. Roma are also without Koné, Pellegrini and Svilar, and Gasperini has once again called up two Primavera players, Di Nunzio and Camara. The match is the ninth round of Serie A Enilive and kicks off at 20:45. The fixture follows Roma's last-gasp draw against Napoli, which was secured in stoppage time. Cagliari are coached by Pisacane and come into the game on the back of two consecutive defeats in which they have failed to find the net. The Sardinians lost at home to Bologna in their most recent outing. Roma's record at home to Cagliari is strong, with five straight Serie A wins over the Sardinians at the Olimpico, and no goals conceded in the last four of those meetings. The Olimpico has been a fortress for Gasperini's side. Roma have now gone 16 consecutive home league matches unbeaten, with a record of 12 wins and four draws. Their defensive numbers back this up: in 2026 no team in Serie A has recorded more home clean sheets than Roma, who have kept nine, all of them accompanied by a win. Roma's starting XI is set to be: Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Koulierakis; Lulli, De Roon, Pisilli, Molina; Soulé, Cristante; Castro, in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Cagliari line up in a 5-4-1 with Caprile in goal. Among Roma's substitutes are Vasquez, De Marzi, Balerdi, Rensch, Ghilardi, Mora, Wesley, Hermoso, Malen, Arena and Camara. Cagliari's bench includes Sherri, Radunovic, Kofler, Aurelio, Liteta, Sulev, Fazzini, Gagliardini, Ciervo, Maldini, Carlos, Mendy and Trepy. The match will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. Viewers will need a DAZN subscription and can watch via the app on a smart TV or a games console such as Xbox or PlayStation, or on devices including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and the TIM VISION Box. Live coverage is also available through Forzaroma.info's live commentary and its social media channels on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight in the ninth round of Serie A, and Gian Piero Gasperini has made several changes to his starting line-up. Roma are 3-4-2-1 with Gollini in goal; Mancini, N'Dicka and Koulierakis in defence; Lulli, Cristante, De Roon and Molina in midfield; Soulé and Pisilli behind Castro. Koulierakis gets his chance from the first minute, Lulli plays on the right, and Castro starts ahead of Malen, who is left out along with Mora. Roma return to their own fans after a dramatic 3-3 draw at Napoli, and they need three points to stay in touch with the top of the table. Gasperini was expected to rotate his side for the midweek fixture. Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini remain unavailable. Paulo Dybala was expected to return to the squad but start on the bench. Cagliari, coached by Fabio Pisacane, line up in a 5-3-2 with Caprile in goal, Zé Pedro, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert and Sugawara in defence, Adopo, Romano and Deiola in midfield, and Fadera and Nzola up front. Winks is missing for the visitors because of lower back pain, while Trepy is back in contention. The match is refereed by Feliciani from Teramo, with assistants Zingarelli and Fontani. Mariani is the fourth official, Ghersini is the VAR and Camplone the assistant VAR.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight in the ninth round of Serie A, and Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to make several changes to the side that drew 3-3 at Napoli. Koulierakis is reportedly in line to start from the first minute, and Castro is tipped to take over from Malen up front, with Malen's place reportedly under threat. Ghilardi and Balerdi are also in contention for starts in defence, while Lulli and Molina are expected on the flanks. The midweek fixture comes straight after the thrilling 3-3 draw at Napoli, and Roma will be looking to bounce back in front of their own fans and stay in touch with the top of the table. Gasperini has rotated his side for the quick turnaround. Paulo Dybala is returning to the matchday squad but is expected to begin on the bench. Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini remain unavailable. Cagliari, coached by Fabio Pisacane, will be without Winks, who is sidelined with lower back pain, while Trepy is back in contention. The probable Roma XI is Gollini; Mancini, N'Dicka, Koulierakis; Lulli, Cristante, De Roon, Molina; Soulé, Pisilli; Castro. Roma's bench is Vásquez, De Marzi, Hermoso, Balerdi, Wesley, Rensch, Di Nunzio, Camara and Malen. Cagliari are expected to line up Caprile; Sugawara, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert; Romano, Deiola; Adopo, Maldini, Fazzini; Mendy. Their bench includes Sherri, Radunović, Kofler, Zé Pedro, Aurelio, Liteta, Sulev, Massolin, Gagliardini, Trepy, Kevin Carlos, Nzola, Fadera and Ciervo. The referee is Feliciani from Teramo, assisted by Zingarelli and Fontani. Mariani is the fourth official, Ghersini is on VAR and Camplone is assistant VAR.

Roma return to action at the Stadio Olimpico against Cagliari, who arrive after a home defeat to Bologna, with Gian Piero Gasperini missing several key players. Paulo Dybala, despite positive signs in the build-up, was left out of the matchday squad. Roma are also without Koné, Pellegrini and Svilar, and Gasperini has once again called up two Primavera players, Di Nunzio and Camara. The match is the ninth round of Serie A Enilive and kicks off at 20:45. The fixture follows Roma's last-gasp draw against Napoli, which was secured in stoppage time. Cagliari are coached by Pisacane and come into the game on the back of two consecutive defeats in which they have failed to find the net. The Sardinians lost at home to Bologna in their most recent outing. Roma's record at home to Cagliari is strong, with five straight Serie A wins over the Sardinians at the Olimpico, and no goals conceded in the last four of those meetings. The Olimpico has been a fortress for Gasperini's side. Roma have now gone 16 consecutive home league matches unbeaten, with a record of 12 wins and four draws. Their defensive numbers back this up: in 2026 no team in Serie A has recorded more home clean sheets than Roma, who have kept nine, all of them accompanied by a win. Roma's starting XI is set to be: Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Koulierakis; Lulli, De Roon, Pisilli, Molina; Soulé, Cristante; Castro, in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Cagliari line up in a 5-4-1 with Caprile in goal. Among Roma's substitutes are Vasquez, De Marzi, Balerdi, Rensch, Ghilardi, Mora, Wesley, Hermoso, Malen, Arena and Camara. Cagliari's bench includes Sherri, Radunovic, Kofler, Aurelio, Liteta, Sulev, Fazzini, Gagliardini, Ciervo, Maldini, Carlos, Mendy and Trepy. The match will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. Viewers will need a DAZN subscription and can watch via the app on a smart TV or a games console such as Xbox or PlayStation, or on devices including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and the TIM VISION Box. Live coverage is also available through Forzaroma.info's live commentary and its social media channels on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.