The official lineups are in for Roma vs Cagliari, with the Serie A meeting set for 20.45 at the Stadio Olimpico. It is the kind of pre-match detail that matters because this is not just another fixture on the calendar: Roma arrive after a draw with Napoli reached through a double comeback, while Cagliari are trying to stop a negative run before it settles into something harder to shake. Roma also know what is at stake in the table, with a win needed to reduce the distance from Inter and Lazio.
Roma and Cagliari at a key moment
Roma have been strong in this matchup at home, winning their last five home matches against Cagliari in Serie A before this game. That matters because it gives the hosts both a historical edge and a familiar setting in which to impose themselves. Cagliari, by contrast, come in after losing their previous two matches, including a 4-0 defeat away at Monza in their last Serie A road game. On paper, that makes the task in Rome a demanding one.
The referee appointed for the match is Ermanno Feliciani of the Teramo, with Andrea Zingarelli and Federico Fontani among the officials involved. For supporters following from outside the stadium, the game can be watched on DAZN, with the coverage also tied to the broader Serie A broadcast setup. The result still has to be earned on the pitch, of course, but the frame around this match is already clear: Roma want to keep pace with the teams above them, and Cagliari need a response before the pressure grows.
In a season where momentum can shift quickly, the official lineups are more than a formality. They are the first clue to how both sides intend to manage the night, and whether Roma can turn home control into another step forward or Cagliari can produce the kind of performance that changes their recent story.
