Atalanta BC VS AS Roma – Prediction

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Prediction: Atalanta 1-1 Roma
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Italian club AS Roma are back in action tonight as they will visit Gewiss Stadium to face off against Atalanta following their Europa League heartbreak on Friday. German champions Bayer Leverkusen eliminated AS Roma from the semifinal of the UEFA Europa League on a 4-2 aggregate.

Meanwhile, Atalanta made history as they secured their first-ever final in European football by smashing Olimpic Marseille in the semifinal of the UEFA Europa League.

However, tonight’s match is significant for both Atalanta and Roma as they have equal points in Serie A. The two teams have the same 60 points, but Roma played one game more than Atalanta. Therefore, it is a great chance for Atalanta to extend the gap with Roma. Although the title race is over in Serie A, the race for the top four is still open for Roma and Atalanta.

Stats & Facts

Atalanta have a very good scoring record against Roma. They have scored 143 goals in 123 meetings with Roma in Serie A, which is their highest scoring record against a single opponent in this competition.
Since Roma tied against Atalanta in Serie A earlier this season, a draw would see them drawing both matches in a single season for the first time since 2018.
AS Roma have a very strong Head-to-Head record against Atalanta. They have won 54 league meetings, while Atalanta won 30. The remaining 39 matches ended in a draw.
Gewiss Stadium has been a fortress for Atalanta when they host Roma. Atalanta have won three of their last four home games against AS Roma in Serie A. Previously, it took 11 matches for Atalanta to win three home games against AS Roma.
Atalanta have won 35 points in their last 16 matches at Gewiss Stadium. The last time they won more points in 16 matches at Gewiss Stadium was in the 1947-1948 season.
Atalanta’s defense has been brilliant this season. They have conceded only 38 goals so far in Serie A. Only in the 2017-2018 season, they conceded fewer goals.

Team News

Atalanta are still missing Rafael Toloi and Emil Holm due to their respective injuries. However, Sead Kolasinac has recovered from a thigh injury and could make his return tonight with the match against AS Roma. Former Roma player Gianluca Scamacca, who has scored in four successive matches for Atalanta, could start tonight to face off against his former club.

As for Roma, Argentine World Cup winner Paulo Dybala missed both legs of the semifinal against Bayer Leverkusen due to an adductor problem. He has returned to training but tonight’s match comes too soon for him.

Leonardo Spinazzola picked up an injury during the match against Leverkusen and is likely to miss the rest of the season. The rest of the players are fully fit and ready to play against Atalanta.

Possible Lineup for Atalanta:

Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, Ederson, Pasalic, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners, Lookman; Scamacca

Possible Lineup for Roma:

Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Baldanzi, Lukaku, El Shaarawy

Prediction: Atalanta 1-1 Roma

Atalanta are massively inspired following their brilliant win against Marseille to reach their first-ever European final. As the home team, Atalanta BC will have the home advantage and will get tremendous support from the gallery. But Roma showed their attacking prowess against a team like Bayer Leverkusen. Therefore, it won’t be an easy game for Atalanta, so we expect a draw between the two sides.