Serie A Β· Β·Matchday 9

Roma vs Cagliari

Garuda Lions Prediction: Roma

3 – 1 Predicted score Β· 8% model probability

  • WhyHigher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 3.03 vs 1.26.
  • RiskNo edge: the market already prices this β€” Roma is the favourite, not a value bet.

Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Roma 70%
Draw 19%
Cagliari 11%

Confidence: High  Β·  blended with market odds

Chance Roma wins
70%
most likely outcome
Chance of a goal
98%
at least one goal in the match
Both teams score
69%
goals at both ends
Most likely score with our pick
3 – 1
8% of simulated outcomes

Roma vs Cagliari overview

Garuda Lions analysis: Roma vs Cagliari

model vs market on the 1X2
ProbabilityRomaDrawCagliari
Model71.9%16.4%11.7%
Market70.0%19.4%10.6%
Final70.5%18.7%10.8%
Edge+0.5%-0.8%+0.3%

Confidence: High Β· Edge = Final minus Market

Why Roma

  • Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 3.03 vs 1.26.

Best available price on the pick: 1.40, recorded β€” the top price across the books in the table below, each at its own last update. Expected return at that price: -1.3% per unit staked (our 70.5% Γ— 1.40 βˆ’ 1).

Roma vs Cagliari match preview

Roma enters the match against Cagliari with a strong probability of winning at 70%. Their recent form shows a mix of results, including two wins in their last three matches. In contrast, Cagliari has fluctuated in performance, with three wins and two losses in their recent outings. The expected goals statistics suggest Roma will dominate offensively, with an expected 3.03 goals compared to Cagliari's 1.26.

The most likely scoreline predicted by the model is 3-1 in favor of Roma, with an 8% chance of occurring. Additionally, there is an 80% probability of over 2.5 goals being scored in the match, and a 69% chance that both teams will find the net. Historically, Roma has performed well against Cagliari, winning four of their last six encounters.

Scoreline probability

model grid

Every scoreline the model gives this fixture, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker means likelier.

Roma ↓ / Cagliari β†’ 0 1 2 3 4+ 0 1 2 8% 3 8% 4+ 10% 13% 8%

Goal probability

Chance of the match reaching each goal total, from the same grid.

1+ goals 98%
2+ goals 94%
3+ goals 80%
No goals 2%

Roma and Cagliari expected goals

Roma 3.03
Cagliari 1.26

Total expected goals: 4.28

Roma and Cagliari attack and defence ratings

Roma

Attack 1.79 +79%
Defence 0.96 -4%

Cagliari

Attack 1.10 +10%
Defence 1.28 +28%

Attack is goals scored relative to the league average (1.00); defence is goals conceded relative to that average, so a lower defence number is better. Green means better than the league, amber worse.

Other Matchday 9 fixtures

Serie A

Before and after this match

Roma vs Cagliari markets

Best value

the model's strongest selection per market
MarketModel pickProbabilityFair oddsEdgeBest price
1X2 Roma 70.5% 1.42 +0.5% 1.40
Over/Under 2.5 Over 2.5 80.1% 1.25 β€” β€”
Both teams to score Yes 69.1% 1.45 β€” β€”
Double chance 1X (home or draw) 89.2% 1.12 β€” β€”
Handicap -1 Roma win 53.9% 1.86 β€” β€”

Fair odds = 1 / probability, the break-even price implied by the model. Best price is the top bookmaker quote on the 1X2 pick.

All probabilities

all probabilities from one model grid
MarketSelectionProbability
1X2Roma70.5%
Draw18.7%
Cagliari10.8%
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.580.1%
Under 2.519.9%
Both teams to scoreYes69.1%
No30.9%
Double chance1X (home or draw)89.2%
12 (either side)81.3%
X2 (draw or away)29.5%
Handicap -1Roma win53.9%
Push (exactly one goal)18.0%
Loss28.1%
Correct score (top 3)3-18.0%
2-17.9%
3-06.4%

Roma vs Cagliari stats

Roma and Cagliari recent form

newest first
Roma WWLDDW
Cagliari LDWWWL

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, in each team's last 6 completed matches.

Roma and Cagliari season so far

league record

Roma record

  • They have won 5 of their 7 league games this season, scoring 2.3 goals per match.
  • They average 2.5 goals per game at home against 2.0 on the road.
  • They have kept 5 clean sheets in 7 matches.
  • Their longest winning run this season stretches to 4 matches.

Cagliari record

  • They have won 4 of their 7 league games this season, scoring 0.9 goals per match.
  • They have kept 3 clean sheets in 7 matches.
  • Their longest winning run this season stretches to 3 matches.

Roma vs Cagliari head-to-head

Last 6 meetings

4Roma wins 1Draws 1Cagliari wins
DateHomeAwayCompetitionScore
2026-02-09RomaCagliariSerie A2-0
2025-12-07CagliariRomaSerie A1-0
2025-03-16RomaCagliariSerie A1-0
2024-08-18CagliariRomaSerie A0-0
2024-02-05RomaCagliariSerie A4-0
2023-10-08CagliariRomaSerie A1-4

League and cup meetings from our records and provider history.

Roma vs Cagliari odds

Odds comparison

latest snapshot per book

Median de-vigged market: home 69.7%, draw 19.8%, away 10.5%.

Bookmaker1X2
1xBet 1.40 5.20 9.35
Bet365 1.36 4.75 9.00
BetVictor 1.33 4.80 9.00
Betano 1.36 5.00 8.50
Dafabet 1.37 5.20 8.60
Marathonbet 1.36 5.00 9.00
Pinnacle 1.34 4.80 9.84
SBO 1.32 4.39 7.43
William Hill 1.35 4.60 8.00

Odds movement

Median book price at each recorded snapshot, oldest to latest.

1 1.36 β–² +0.01
X 4.90 β–² +0.03
2 9.00 β–Ό -0.18

11 snapshots recorded, from .

Prediction snapshot 1 Roma Predicted score 3 – 1 High Bet Now
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