Roma vs Atalanta Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Serie A, December 2, 2024

Roma vs Atalanta Preview

• Competition: Serie A.
• Date: Monday, December 2.
• Time: 7:45 PM GMT.
• Venue: Stadio Olimpico.

Roma vs Atalanta will be played on December 2 in Serie A as the struggling team in 13^th place gears up to host their high-flying visitors in second place in what promises to be a thriller.

The hosts will enter this game on the back of a poor run of form. They are winless in their last five games across competitions, suffering three defeats and securing two draws. In that run, they have conceded 10 goals and have scored seven as they look to regain form. They have lost four of their last five league games and will look to snap out that streak. Having secured a last-gasp draw against Tottenham in their last match, they will look for more of the same.

The visitors, on the other hand, will enter this contest on the back of a stunning run of form. They have won each of their last five games across competitions. In that span, they have scored an eye-watering 16 goals and have conceded just thrice, keeping two clean sheets as well. Just a point off top spot, they will look to continue their winning run and hopefully steal a march on leaders Napoli.

Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Roma vs Atalanta Team News

Roma Team News

Manager Claudio Ranieri fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last league game as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Napoli. The team did not pick up any fresh injuries or suspensions in that defeat, but will be without three key players for the next match. Mario Hermoso, Eldor Shomurodov and Alexis Saelemaekers are recovering from injuries and will be out for the foreseeable future.

Atalanta Team News

Manager Gian Piero Gasperini fielded a strong lineup for his team’s comfortable win against Parma last time out. While none of the players picked up any injuries or suspensions, the manager himself was sent off, and will serve a touchline ban in the next match. Gianluca Scamacca, Davide Zappacosta, Sead Kolasinac and Ben Godfrey will also miss out due to injuries.

Predicted Lineups

Roma (4-4-1-1)

Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar.

Defenders: Zeki Celik, Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Angelino.

Midfielders: Stephan El Sharaawy, Manu Kone, Bryan Cristante, Niccolo Pisilli.

Forwards: Lorenzo Pellegrini, Artem Dovbyk.

Atalanta (3-4-1-2)

Goalkeeper: Marco Carnesecchi.

Defenders: Odilon Kossounou, Isak Hien, Rafael Toloi (C).

Midfielders: Raoul Bellanova, Marten de Roon, Ederson, Matteo Rugeri.

Forwards: Mario Pasalic, Mateo Retegui, Ademola Lookman.

Roma vs Atalanta Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have faced off very regularly in Serie A and other Italian competitions for the last several years. However, the recent head-to-head record will be pleasant reading for just one side, as Atalanta have won three of the last five meetings. Roma have won one, and there has been one draw.

Key Players to Watch

Artem Dovbyk (Roma)

The Ukrainian marksman has led his team from the front this season with four goal contributions already to his name so far. Despite the team struggling, Dovbyk is the type of player that needs one chance to make a mark on the game. He will be eager to try and score against their next opponents.

Mateo Retegui (Atalanta)

Retegui and Ademola Lookman have formed a formidable partnership up top for Atalanta. The former has a whopping 15 goal contributions to his name already and will look to add more. His ability to drop deep and link play, and also make runs in behind defences makes him a lethal weapon.

Roma vs Atalanta Prediction

Recent form guides for both teams as well as their recent head-to-head record suggests this match is going just one way. Atalanta are overwhelming favourites to win this upcoming match, but will still have to dig deep and perform at a tough venue.

Prediction: Roma 1-3 Atalanta.

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