Serie A Match Guide: Roma vs Cagliari — Where to Watch
Roma vs Cagliari is a Serie A test of nerve at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday night. Roma sit third on 18 points, still unbeaten in the league, but they arrive after a chaotic 3-3 draw at Napoli that exposed defensive cracks. Cagliari are eighth on 13 points and sliding — back-to-back defeats to Monza and Bologna have halted a promising start.
This Soccer Match Guide breaks down everything you need before kick-off.
Match Info at a Glance
- Fixture: Roma vs Cagliari
- Competition: Serie A Enilive, Matchday 9
- Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
- Kick-off: 20:45 CET (19:45 GMT / 3:45 PM ET)
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- TV / Streaming (Italy): DAZN (exclusive)
- Referee: To be confirmed
Star Watch: Donyell Malen vs Paul Mendy
Donyell Malen — Roma
With Paulo Dybala only fit enough for a bench role and Lorenzo Pellegrini still sidelined, Malen carries Roma's attacking burden. The Dutch forward has six goals in seven Serie A appearances this season and created a joint team-high four chances in the Napoli draw, despite not scoring himself. His movement between the lines will be Cagliari's biggest problem.
- 2026-27 Serie A: 6 goals in 7 games
- Last match: 4 chances created, 4 shots vs Napoli
- Key trait: off-ball runs, arriving late in the box
Paul Mendy — Cagliari
The 19-year-old is Cagliari's wildcard. Fabio Pisacane's side has managed just six goals in eight league games, and Mendy offers the kind of final-third unpredictability that could unsettle a rotated Roma backline. With Kevin Carlos and Mendy competing for a starting shirt, the teenager's direct running is Cagliari's best route to an unlikely upset.
- Cagliari team goals: 6 in 8 Serie A games
- Key trait: direct dribbling, willing to shoot from range
- Status: In contention to start
Matchup Analysis: Can Cagliari End a 13-Year Wait in Rome?
Roma's Fortress — With a Caveat
The Olimpico remains one of Serie A's toughest venues. Roma have scored in their last six home matches and won their last two on home soil. Historically, they have lost just one of their last 11 Serie A matches overall and remain the only unbeaten side in the division alongside Inter and Lazio.
But Gasperini has selection headaches. Mile Svilar (finger fracture), Manu Koné (hamstring), Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Paulo Dybala are all unavailable or severely limited. Dybala has trained partially with the group and could make the bench, but he will not start. That leaves Malen and Matías Soulé (2 goals, 1 assist in limited minutes) to carry the creative load.
Cagliari's Collapse
Three matches without a win and two consecutive defeats have drained the optimism from Cagliari's early-season surge. The 0-2 home loss to Bologna was particularly concerning: Pisacane's men controlled possession but lacked urgency in the final third.
Away form is the bigger issue. Cagliari have not won at Roma since February 2013 — a 4-2 victory at the Olimpico. In 49 previous visits to the capital, they have won just six times.
Head-to-Head
Roma hold a commanding 45-25 advantage across 100 meetings, and in Serie A the gap is 42 wins to 20 for the Giallorossi. The most recent meeting ended 2-0 to Roma in February 2026.
Prediction: Roma 2-0 Cagliari — Sports Mole's model gives Roma a 67.48% win probability, with a 2-0 scoreline the single most likely outcome at 11.61%. Cagliari's attacking impotence and awful record in Rome make an away win feel remote.
How to Watch Roma vs Cagliari
| Region | Channel / Platform |
|---|---|
| Italy | DAZN (exclusive) |
| Italy (devices) | DAZN app — smart TV, PS5/Xbox, TIMVISION Box, Chromecast, Fire Stick |
| International | Check local Serie A rights holder (DAZN in many markets) |
Source: Calciomercato broadcast details
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Key Questions Answered
Q: What time does Roma vs Cagliari kick off? 20:45 CET on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Q: Is Paulo Dybala playing? Dybala is expected to be named on the bench after recovering from a calf injury, but he will not start.
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