The 2023-24 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as AS Roma take on Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta side at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
AS Roma are in sixth place in the Serie A standings and have flattered to deceive over the past year. The Giallorossi held Bayer Leverkusen to a 2-2 draw in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Atalanta, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The home side defeated Marseille by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline in the Europa League this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Atalanta vs AS Roma Head-to-Head
AS Roma have a good record against Atalanta and have won 20 out of the 44 matches between the two teams. Atalanta have won 14 matches against the Giallorossi and will look to cut the deficit this weekend.
Atalanta form guide: W-W-D-W-W
AS Roma form guide: D-D-L-D-W
Atalanta vs AS Roma Team News
Atalanta
Rafael Toloi and Sead Kolasinac are injured and have been ruled out of this match. Emil Holm and Jose Palomino are also struggling with their fitness and will not feature in this game.
Injured: Rafael Toloi, Sead Kolasinac, Emil Holm, Jose Palomino
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
AS Roma
Paulo Dybala has managed to shake off his injury over the past month and should be available for selection. AS Roma will need to field their best lineup this weekend.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Atalanta vs AS Roma Predicted XI
Atalanta Predicted XI (3-4-3): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, Ederson, Pasalic, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners, Lookman, Scamacca
AS Roma Predicted XI (4-3-3): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, Lukaku, El Shaarawy
Atalanta vs AS Roma Prediction
AS Roma have shown marked improvement under Daniele De Rossi and will be intent on making the most of their impressive squad. The away side is winless in its last four matches and will need to make amends this weekend.
Atalanta can pack a punch on their day and have a point to prove going into this game. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: AS Roma 2-2 Atalanta