Lazio vs Cagliari

As anticipation builds in Rome, Lazio prepare to host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday, 3 November 2025, with kickoff set for 19:45 CET in matchweek ten of Serie A. The capital side aim to bounce back from recent inconsistency, while Cagliari arrive desperate for points to climb out of the bottom half of the table. The fixture holds particular importance for both managers, as Maurizio Sarri looks to stabilize Lazio’s campaign, and Fabio Pisacane searches for his first away win since taking charge.

Team news has been a major talking point in the buildup. Lazio remain without several regulars, with Taty Castellanos, Nicolo Rovella, Samuel Gigot, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru all sidelined due to injury. Their absence could once again force Sarri to adjust his midfield and forward line, relying heavily on Luis Alberto’s creativity and Felipe Anderson’s pace. On the other hand, Cagliari receive a timely boost as Yerry Mina returns to central defence and Sebastiano Luperto is fit to start again. However, Adam Obert continues to serve his suspension, leaving Pisacane with limited defensive depth on the bench.

From a tactical perspective, Lazio are expected to line up in their familiar 4-3-3 setup. Sarri has insisted on maintaining a possession-based approach but has recently encouraged quicker transitions to exploit wide spaces behind opponents’ full-backs. With the current injury situation, Lazio may seek to use Pedro or Isaksen as a false nine to press from the front. Cagliari, meanwhile, will likely field a compact 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on defensive discipline and counter-attacks. Pisacane has emphasized humility and work rate in press conferences, urging his players to keep a tight block and punish Lazio on turnovers.

Italian sports media have framed this match as a test of character for both sides. The Roman press highlight Lazio’s dominance in this fixture—unbeaten in their last seven meetings against Cagliari—yet express concern about their lack of cutting edge in front of goal this season. Sardinian outlets, conversely, describe the trip to Rome as an opportunity for redemption, noting Cagliari’s growing frustration with missed chances and late defensive lapses. Analysts from national papers have also questioned whether Sarri’s side can maintain intensity for a full 90 minutes given their current fitness issues.

In television studios, pundits have been divided on how the game might unfold. Former Lazio players have predicted a patient, possession-driven display from Sarri’s men, relying on midfield control and overlapping full-backs. Others suggest that if Cagliari stay organized and absorb pressure, they could frustrate the home side and strike on the break. Studio analysts also point to key duels—Luis Alberto against Makoumbou in midfield and Zaccagni against Mina on the flank—as decisive in shaping the result. With pressure mounting on both benches, the pre-match talk in Italy revolves around one question: which team will show greater tactical discipline under the Stadio Olimpico lights?

Watch and Download Lazio vs Cagliari full match replay and highlights, At Monday, November 03, 2025. The match played at Stadio Olimpico, in Serie A, Italy.