Roma vs Atalanta - Overview, Prediction Analysis, and Top Wagers
(Kick off: 2:45 PM GMT on Sunday)
Sunday sees the clash of Roma and Atalanta in the Serie A as the home side battles to find its form under new boss, Claudio Ranieri. Atalanta sits just a point off the top of the table with an incredible 34 goals in 13 Serie A matches this season.
Roma struggles continue
Ivan Juric's dismissal following a dismal run of results has seen the Italian giants appoint Roma legend, Claudio Ranieri, as their new coach. The turbulent season has seen Roma sack two coaches already, with Juric's departure coming after a 3-2 home defeat to Bologna, following a 1-1 draw at Royal Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League. Ranieri's debut match as Roma coach ended in a 1-0 defeat at Napoli, where his side managed just 37% possession.
Atalanta on fire
Atalanta, on the other hand, has rebounded from an early three-match league loss to go on a stunning 12-match unbeaten run, scoring goals at will. Their recent league performances include a 5-1 demolition of Genoa, a 6-1 thrashing of Verona, and a crucial 3-0 victory over title rivals Napoli. In addition to their league success, they have won 2-0 at Stuttgart in the Champions League and defeated Udinese 2-1 in Serie A. Last weekend, they secured a 3-1 victory at Parma, followed by a dominant 6-1 win against Young Boys in the Champions League, where they registered 18 shots.
Team News
Roma is expected to rotate their squad ahead of their Europa League game on Thursday. Center-back Mario Hermoso is battling a medium-term injury, but Mats Hummels is fit again and available in defense.
Paulo Dybala, who featured briefly against Napoli, could start this match. Winger Alexis Saelemaekers is nearing a return but remains doubtful, while striker Eldor Shomurodov is unavailable for this fixture.
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini made five changes midweek against Young Boys and could face selection dilemmas for this match. Veteran captain Rafael Toloi is set to return at left-back.
Charles De Ketelaere, who scored twice in midweek, will hope to keep his place alongside Mateo Retegui. Striker Gianluca Scamacca is sidelined with a long-term injury, while wingback Davide Zappacosta is also unavailable.
Motivation
Desperate for league points, Roma will aim to win, although Ranieri's strategy may prioritize defensive solidity. Atalanta will push hard for all three points, sticking to their trademark attacking approach and throwing bodies forward to overwhelm Roma.
Key Stats
- Roma have won just 4 of their last 17 matches.
- Roma have lost 6 of their 13 Serie A matches this season.
- Atalanta have won 10 of their last 12 matches, scoring 35 goals in the process.
- Atalanta have scored 34 goals in 13 Serie A matches this season (most in the league).
- Atalanta's Mateo Retegui has netted 12 goals in 11 league matches this term.
Verdict
Despite Ranieri's experience, Roma are unlikely to halt Atalanta's impressive form. An away win looks highly probable, with Mateo Retegui continuing his scoring streak.
Best Bet: Atalanta win at 2.30
Value Bet: Atalanta win and Over 2.5 goals at 3.70
Goalscorer Tip: Mateo Retegui to score anytime at 2.40
- With Roma struggling to find form under new coach Claudio Ranieri, they are expected to rotate their squad ahead of their Europa League game.
- Atalanta, on an incredible 12-match unbeaten run, will push hard for all three points against Roma, sticking to their trademark attacking approach.
- Mateo Retegui, with 12 goals in 11 league matches this term for Atalanta, could continue his scoring streak in this clash.
- Although Ranieri's experience may prioritize defensive solidity for Roma, his side has won just 4 of their last 17 matches and lost 6 of their 13 Serie A matches this season, making an away win highly probable.
- If looking for added value, a bet on Atalanta winning and Over 2.5 goals might be worth considering, as Atalanta have scored 34 goals in 13 Serie A matches this season, the most in the league.
