Paulo Dybala is ruled out of Roma vs Cagliari, reducing Roma’s attacking spark. Punters may back Roma to win but expect fewer goals—consider Roma win + under 3.5 goals or both teams to score as Cagliari could exploit the weakened attack.
Dybala ruled out for Roma vs Cagliari ahead of Serie A clash
Paulo Dybala will miss Monday night’s Serie A fixture at the Stadio Olimpico against Cagliari after being kept out of Roma’s last two matches by a minor issue. The 32-year-old has been training individually in recent days and the club has chosen not to risk him as a precaution.
Immediate lineup impact: Soule and Pellegrini to fill the void
With Dybala unavailable, Matias Soule and Lorenzo Pellegrini are expected to start and shoulder the creative burden. The change alters Roma’s attacking balance — Pellegrini will likely take on more playmaking responsibility while Soule adds directness, but the team loses Dybala’s incisive link play.
Broader injury list strains squad depth
Roma’s available personnel remains thin, with additional absences reported for Manu Kone, Robinio Vaz, Artem Dovbyk and Stephan El Shaarawy, plus doubts over Mario Hermoso and Evan Ferguson. Limited options off the bench could force a more conservative game plan and reduce late-game tactical tweaks.
Match outlook and betting considerations for punters
Dybala’s absence reduces Roma’s expected goal output, so markets for lower total goals may be attractive. Practical betting angles include backing Roma to win with a lower-scoring line (under 3.5 goals) or both teams to score, given Cagliari’s chance to exploit gaps. Player props highlighting Pellegrini for goal involvement also offer value with Dybala sidelined.
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