The Matchday 14 clash in Serie A between Roma and Atalanta will take place on December 2 at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma vs. Atalanta: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Marco Guida (Italy)
Matches – 22 (Serie A, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 90;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 36%.
Predicted lineups for Roma vs. Atalanta
Roma (4-5-1): Mile Svilar – Mehmet Zeki Celik, Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Angelino – Niccolo Pisilli, Manu Kone, Bryan Cristante, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Stephan El Shaarawy – Artem Dovbyk.
Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Marco Carnesecchi – Odilon Kossounou, Isak Hien, Rafael Toloi – Raoul Bellanova, Marten de Roon, Ederson, Matteo Ruggeri – Ademola Lookman, Mario Pasalic – Mateo Retegui.
Each team's lineup is based on their previous match in this tournament.
Roma
Claudio Ranieri's side suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Napoli in the last round. This loss marked Roma's third consecutive defeat and fifth in their last six league matches. Notably, the last time the team faced three straight losses in Serie A was in 2020. In the standings, the club holds 13 points and is in 14th position, with all three of their victories in the current championship coming at home.
Defender Mario Hermoso and forward Eldor Shomurodov will not play due to injuries. Midfielder Niccolo Pisilli is suspended.
- The club has not lost in 18 of their last 23 home matches in Serie A (15 wins, 3 draws).
- One of the teams won by exactly one goal in 6 of Roma's last 7 home league games.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 9 of Roma's last 11 home matches in Serie A.
Atalanta
Gian Piero Gasperini's side defeated Parma 3-1 away in the last round. As a result, Atalanta extended their winning streak in the league to seven matches – the first time since 2020 the club has achieved such a run in Serie A. With 28 points, the Bergamo side sits in second place in the standings and boasts the best goal tally (34) and goal difference (+18) in the current championship.
Defender Davide Zappacosta and forward Gianluca Scamacca will miss the game due to injuries.
- The team has not lost in 8 of their last 10 away matches in Serie A (7 wins, 1 draw).
- At least three goals were scored in 11 of the club's last 14 away league matches.
- Atalanta conceded a maximum of one goal in 8 of their last 10 away league games.
Roma vs. Atalanta: Match Prediction
Even in challenging times, Roma strives to maintain their active playstyle with a focus on creativity in home matches. In their last 27 home games in Serie A, Roma failed to score only once – against Inter this season (0-1). Meanwhile, in their last nine home league games, the team kept a clean sheet only three times.
Atalanta also favors attacking football and spends a lot of time on the offensive even in away matches. In 12 of their last 13 away Serie A matches, the team did not leave the field without scoring, and in nine cases during this period, the club scored at least twice. However, their focus on attack diminishes their defensive quality: Atalanta kept a clean sheet only five times in their last 20 away league games.
I expect a high-scoring game from both opponents in this encounter, so my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
