Roma vs Atalanta Prediction 5 September 2026
📢 Another intriguing match takes place in Rome, where Roma host Atalanta. Both sides have made confident starts to Serie A and are among the six clubs who have taken maximum points from their opening two rounds. Roma have been particularly impressive, winning both of their opening matches 4-0. Their opponents so far have been noticeably weaker than Atalanta, though, so the upcoming match at the Stadio Olimpico will be the hosts' first real test of the season.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the last few years, the two sides have met 39 times, with the record perfectly balanced. Roma and Atalanta have each won 15 of those matches, with the remaining 9 ending in draws. Last season, Atalanta had a slight edge: they won 1-0 at home, while the match in Rome ended 1-1.
Head-to-head statistics Roma - Atalanta
Roma Team Overview
🔴 Roma have made a simply brilliant start to the new season - 4-0 at home to Fiorentina and 4-0 away at Lecce. Even the most devoted Roma supporters could not have anticipated a start like this. In both matches the Wolves played very good football and won by a large margin thoroughly deservedly. It is no surprise that after two rounds they sit provisionally top of the table.
🟡 The numbers tell the story of how completely Lecce were taken apart: 15-7 in shots, 8-2 in shots on target, 8-2 in chances created, and 2.72 against 0.77 in xG. Roma could have scored even more, but there was little point by then - the contest was effectively over by the 25th minute, when the Romans had already scored three times. Donyell Malen deserves a special mention: after his hat-trick in the first round, he added a brace against Lecce.
Match Results: Roma
Atalanta Team Overview
🔵 Atalanta have made an equally strong start, also winning both of their opening two matches. They have scored notably fewer goals than Roma, however, and have already conceded. There were also moments when their performances did not really look like they merited maximum points. But results are what matter most in football, and from that perspective they have begun the season perfectly.
⚫ It is worth noting that in their last match against Bologna, luck was clearly on Atalanta's side. They offered almost nothing in attack, managing just six shots with an xG of 0.25, while their opponents were the better side by some distance. Yet it was Atalanta who took all three points, with the winning goal coming in the 90+6th minute.
Match Results: Atalanta
Latest news
Roma
❌ For Roma, Evan N'Dicka is recovering from a muscular injury and Devyne Rensch from a thigh injury. Whether either will be available for the upcoming match remains uncertain.
Atalanta
❌ Atalanta have three confirmed absentees. Isak Hien is continuing his recovery from a hamstring injury, Thomas Christensen is out with an ankle injury, and Kamaldin Sulemana is unavailable due to a knee injury. Christensen is expected to return around mid-September, while Hien and Sulemana are not anticipated back until closer to the start of October.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Gian Piero Gasperini, who has been in charge of Roma for over a year now, has managed to instil his attacking style at the club with considerable success - after two rounds, their goal difference stands at 8-0. The Italian coach knows his former club's strengths and weaknesses well, having spent many years there. Against that backdrop, Roma Team Total - Over 1.5 at 1.85* is worth considering.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Atalanta frequently rely on set pieces to break down opponents and regularly earn a healthy number of corners in meetings with Roma. In the last six Serie A matches between these two sides, Atalanta delivered at least four corners. That makes Atalanta Team Total Corners - Over 3.5 at 1.76* an option worth looking at.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Atalanta have been very disciplined so far this season and have barely committed any fouls. Across four official matches in the new campaign, including two Conference League qualifying ties against Hapoel, they have picked up just two yellow cards in total. On that basis, Atalanta Team Total Yellow Cards - Under 1.5 stands out as a selection.
* Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
The bookmakers make Roma clear favourites for this match, and it is hard to argue with that. You only need to look at how both sides have played at the start of the season: the Romans have looked noticeably more convincing, and they will have the added advantage of playing at home. Our main bet is therefore a Roma win. Expected score: 3-1.
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Betting Tips: Roma - Atalanta
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