It is the old takers vs the new rulers, again. Having been picked apart by their last three opponents, Roma will welcome Atlanta on Monday night. They hope to avoid yet another defeat on that day.
However, can they manage that against this in-form Atalanta team? Find out more as you read on. Also, check out our betting tips for Nigerian bettors here, too.
Roma Vs Atalanta Head-to-Head Analysis
We need to consider the past results between these two for a bit more perspective on this fixture. We will look to go as far back as possible, meaning historically. However, the recent encounters between these two would also be useful in understanding where these two teams stand recently against each other and against others.
| General Details | Roma Lineup (Predicted) | Atalanta Lineup (Predicted) |
|---|---|---|
| Date: 02/12/2024 Time: 20:45 Stadium: Stadio Olimpico Where to watch: Supersport 205 | Mile Svilar Mehmet Zeki Çelik Gianluca Mancini Evan N’Dicka Angeliño Niccolò Pisilli Kouadio Koné Bryan Cristante Stephan El Shaarawy Lorenzo Pellegrini Artem Dovbyk | Marco Carnesecchi Odilon Kossounou Isak Hien Sead Kolasinac Juan Cuadrado Marten de Roon Mario Pasalic Matteo Ruggeri Marco Brescianini Mateo Retegui Ademola, Lookman |
Historic Performances
Roma is one of the giants of Italian football. Although it has slumped in a few years, it leads the head-to-head race against Atalanta. There have been 37 matches between these two in the league competition, and Roma has triumphed 16 times in all.
On the other hand, Atalanta has only managed 12 wins against Roma, many of them in the last 10 years. Furthermore, there have been eight draws in this fixture so far. The biggest wins these two have managed against one another were four goals to either one of them and one to the other. The biggest aggregate in this fixture is six goals from a 3 – 3 draw.
Recent Encounters
Ademola Lookman, the man of the moment, has been in sterling form for Atalanta this season. The forward has managed seven goals and four assists in ten matches. However, the main figure Roma should be terrified of is the Italian striker Mateo Retegui, who has scored 12 goals in 13 games this season and provided three assists on the side.
These Atalanta forwards are worth watching and betting on in the upcoming fixture. However, the team’s overall ambiance is excellent, and their mentality is high.
On the other hand, Roma sits shabbily in 12th on the log, no thanks to the poor form of their attacking players. The best players on the team have certainly not been the forwards but the defenders who have been holding the team’s last bits together this season.
So, no, we would not tip any of Roma’s attacking players to have a good game against a team like Atalanta. As things stand, the team’s misery is bound to continue.
Key Factors Influencing the Match
In the next few subsections, we will create a few subcontexts regarding these two competing teams, their players, and their form on home or away grounds. So, pay close attention to the statistics and details we are about to divulge.
Previous Match
Of course, there is a stark difference in quality based on the two opponents these two teams last faced in the league. Roma played the league leader, Napoli, losing by one goal. However, let us recall Atalanta’s encounter with the same opponent three league matches ago.
Atalanta won emphatically at the Maradona Stadium by three goals to nil. In their last match, Atalanta faced Parma, winning by a two-goal margin. It is more than clear that Atalanta is better placed to race and triumph over Roma when the time comes on Monday evening.
Players
Ademola Lookman, the man of the moment, has been in sterling form for Atalanta this season. The forward has managed seven goals and four assists in ten matches. However, the main figure Roma should be terrified of is the Italian striker Mateo Retegui, who has scored 12 goals in 13 games this season and provided three assists on the side.
These Atalanta forwards are worth watching and betting on in the upcoming fixture. However, the team’s overall ambiance is excellent, and their mentality is high.
On the other hand, Roma sits shabbily in 12th on the log, no thanks to the poor form of their attacking players. The best players on the team have certainly not been the forwards but the defenders who have been holding the team’s last bits together this season.
So, no, we would not tip any of Roma’s attacking players to have a good game against a team like Atalanta. As things stand, the team’s misery is bound to continue.
Home Advantage
The home team, Roma, has been leaky at home more times than once, and we are not halfway through the season yet. From our expert view, it wouldn’t matter where Roma is playing. With an opponent like Atalanta, the home team will surely crumble under immense pressure.
Betting Tips
Our two cents regarding betting tips for Nigerian bettors include:
Betting Odds
Having checked through the top bookmakers in the country, below are our averaged odds findings:
Roma to Win – 2.96 | Draw – 3.51 | Atalanta to Win – 2.34
Atalanta comes out on top as the likely winner of the tie according to the 1×2 bet market odds above, which correlates with our predictions. Also, a draw in this game is highly unlikely.
Final Thoughts on the Match
As things stand, this fixture will almost certainly favor Atalanta, except if a bizarre derailing factor comes into play, including a major injury or a red card during the game. Nonetheless, this fixture is bound to be exciting and filled with many goals, as in the past. Nevertheless, you can always find the top and latest prediction articles on our website. So, stay tuned for more updates.
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