Cagliari vs Roma. Will the Romans continue their winning streak in head-to-head encounters?

On August 18 in the first round of the Italian Serie A, at the Unipole Domus arena (Cagliari), the teams Cagliari and Roma will meet. 

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Cagliari vs Roma facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Cagliari vs Roma

Cagliari

Cagliari showed themselves very weak in the last competition, the team mainly fought for survival. Davide Nicola's charges performed well in the national Cup, managing to reach the 1/8 finals. In the Italian championship, the "red-blues" played frankly poorly, the team finished in 16th place, just one point away from the relegation zone. In the summer, the "islanders" were not particularly active, the team took part in four friendly matches, winning two and drawing, and also suffering a defeat. In the last match, Cagliari drew away with Modena 2:2.

The hosts have already started the season in the Italian Cup by beating Carrarese 3:1. 

Roma

Roma had a decent season last season, but the team ran out of steam towards the end. In the Italian Cup, Daniele De Rossi's charges managed to reach the quarter-final stage. In the Europa League, the Romans went even further, stopping only in the semi-finals. In the Italian Serie A, the "she-wolf" fell just short of getting into the Champions League zone, stopping at the sixth step in the standings. During the summer training, the "yellow-reds" managed to take part in six friendly matches, winning two , drawing three and suffering one defeat.

In the last match before the start of the season, Roma drew with Everton 1:1. 

Cagliari vs Roma facts

• Total goals over 2.5 played in 4 of Cagliari's last 6 matches;
• Both teams have scored in 7 of Roma's last 9 matches. 

Odds from download 1xbet

Bookmakers believe in the away success of the Romans. The odds for Cagliari to win are 3.95. You can bet on a draw with odds of 3.50. The odds for Roma to win stopped at 1.91. Bookmakers do not know what to expect from the teams in terms of performance. The bookmaker 1xbet  offers to bet on “Total under 2.5” with odds of 1.87, “Total over 2.5” with odds of 1.91. Download 1xbet to your phone and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

Cagliari does not have much potential, and at most can dream of fighting for a place in the top 10 of Serie A. Roma has set itself the task of fighting for the title, so it must start the season strongly and consistently. Considering the difference in budgets, lineups and ambitions of the teams, I think De Rossi's guys will be able to take three points: Roma win - 1.91.