In the race for the Serie A top 4, Roma hosts Cagliari, teetering on the brink of relegation, at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday, February 5th, at 2:45 pm (ET).
Roma
The immediate impact of José Mourinho’s dismissal from the team’s helm was evident with De Rossi taking charge. In the two post-dismissal rounds, Roma secured two victories, placing them in 5th position, just 1 point behind the top 4. Despite the turbulent period with Mourinho, Roma still boasts the 5th-best home performance with 7 wins in 11 games and a positive goal difference of 15.
For this game, Spinazzola, Abraham, Smalling, and Ndicka are unavailable; Angelino and Baldazani arrive on loan, while Belotti and Kumbulla have left the team under the same arrangement.
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Cagliari
On the other hand, Cagliari, currently in the relegation zone, despite being tied on points with the first team outside the zone, is coming off two consecutive losses, the latest being a 2-1 defeat at home to Torino. As visitors, they are yet to secure a victory, holding the worst away record with 8 losses in 11 games and one of the weakest attacks.
In the transfer window, Cagliari strengthened their squad with Yerry Minha and Gianluca Gaetano. However, Oristanio and Shomurodov will be absent from the team.
Roma vs. Cagliari: Predictions and Betting Tips
De Rossi’s arrival at the helm of the Roma team has revitalized the club for the final stretch of the season. Facing an opponent in crisis, it is expected that the home team will capitalize on their home advantage and secure another convincing victory in the league.
- Prediction: Roma Handicap -1.0 odds -127 (Bet365)
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