Our prediction for this Serie A match:
AS Roma
Match Time & Date:
16/01/2022
18:00
Prediction: 3-1
Calgiari
Roma will be aiming to make amends for a 4-3 loss to Juventus when they host Cagliari to their Stadio Olimpico in the Serie A round 22. The Giallorossi have been struggling at the back of late, but the bookies still see them as hot favourites to beat Cagliari in front of home fans. As always, Tammy Abraham will be the man to watch in the home team, while both Rick Karsdorp and Gianluca Mancini are back from suspension. Midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo has been tested positive for coronavirus.
The Sardinians, on the other hand, did well to beat Sampdoria 2-1 in their last league match, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but seeing that Walter Mazzarri’s troops are not regarded as good travelers, home win should be considered. Defender Henrique Dalbert is back from suspension, while Keita Balde is on international duty.
Highlighted Player (Rui Patricio):
Sporting Lisbon and Portugal national team goalkeeper Rui Patricio is a one-club man. He was reportedly close to signing with Serie A giants Inter Milan during the 2008 of-season, but he remained in his club where he will most likely hang up his boots when the time comes. The 28-year-old shot stopper spent most of his career with the Lions making his debut with the first-team at only 18 years of age.
Rui Patricio went on to appear in more than 350 official games for the Portugal greats and remains the first-choice keeper for his club and country. Having gone through all the youth selections with the national team, Rui Patricio was given his first senior cap in 2010 after Paulo Bento’s appointment.
Rui Patricio represented his national team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and three European Championships. The 28-year-old was the mainstay in Portugal’s historic Euro 2016 title in France.
Highlighted Team ():
Inter 
Como
Man City 
Everton
Bournemouth
Crystal Palace 
Chelsea 
Fulham
Newcastle 
Aston Villa 
Nottingham Forest 
Tottenham
