AS Roma vs. Cagliari highlights from Serie A 2026/27, Oct 27 at Stadio Olimpico.
AS Roma secured a 4-2 victory over Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico. Cagliari took an early lead through a penalty converted by M'Bala Nzola in the 10th minute, following a VAR-awarded penalty to Michel Adopo just minutes earlier. Roma responded strongly, with goals from Emanuele Lulli in the 15th minute, assisted by Nahuel Molina, and Niccolò Pisilli in the 21st minute, assisted by Lulli, putting the home side ahead. Daniel Maldini pulled one back for Cagliari in the 81st minute before Rodrigo Mora extended Roma's lead in the 85th, and Donyell Malen sealed the win in the 87th minute.
Despite Cagliari's strong start from the penalty spot, AS Roma created more clear-cut opportunities, evidenced by their eight big chances created compared to Cagliari's four. Both teams registered eight shots on target, but Roma's higher expected goals value of 3.02 suggested they had the quality of chances to match their finishing. Roma also dominated possession with 61% of the ball and completed significantly more passes (585 to Cagliari's 373), indicating a greater control of the game's flow in open play. Cagliari managed more corners, with eight to Roma's seven, but could not capitalize sufficiently on these set-piece opportunities.
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | +15 | 22:7 | 25 | |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 23:10 | 22 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | +15 | 23:8 | 21 | |
| 4 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 17:8 | 20 | |
| 5 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 16:7 | 18 | |
| 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 11:8 | 14 | |
| 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 17:13 | 14 | |
| 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | +0 | 14:14 | 13 | |
| 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 8:13 | 13 | |
| 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 13:10 | 11 | |
| 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 14:15 | 10 | |
| 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 9:14 | 9 | |
| 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8:10 | 8 | |
| 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 14:22 | 8 | |
| 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 15:18 | 7 | |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 6:13 | 7 | |
| 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 9:18 | 4 | |
| 18 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -10 | 5:15 | 4 | |
| 19 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -10 | 9:19 | 4 | |
| 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -11 | 6:17 | 3 |
