Serie A - AS Roma VS Atalanta Prediction

Italian Serie A  -  AS Roma VS Atalanta
Match Time:03-12-2024 03:45 Tuesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
As Roma prepares to host Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico, both teams come into this match with contrasting forms. Roma, currently struggling in the lower half of the Serie A standings, recently appointed Claudio Ranieri as head coach. Under his guidance, they have shown signs of improvement, narrowly losing to league leaders Napoli and securing a draw against Tottenham in the Europa League. However, the team is still grappling with inconsistency and will be without Mario Hermoso due to injury and Niccolò Pisilli due to suspension.

Atalanta, on the other hand, is enjoying a strong season, sitting among the top five teams in the league. They are currently on a 12-match unbeaten run, with seven consecutive victories, showcasing their attacking prowess. The team is only missing Gianluca Scamacca due to injury, but they have plenty of firepower with players like Ademola Lookman and Teun Koopmeiners contributing significantly to their scoring.

Head-to-Head
Historically, Roma has had the upper hand in head-to-head encounters, with 15 wins out of 35 matches against Atalanta, who has secured 12 victories. However, in recent seasons, Atalanta has gained the upper hand, with three wins and one draw in their last four meetings, indicating a shift in dominance.

Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, Atalanta enters this match as the favorites. Their attacking capabilities are impressive, averaging over 2.6 goals per game and scoring at least two goals in their last seven matches. In contrast, Roma's defense has been shaky, evident from their recent performances. Therefore, a prediction of Atalanta scoring over 1.5 goals seems likely. Additionally, both teams do not typically generate a high number of corners, so a total under 9.5 corners could be a reasonable expectation. Ultimately, a final score of 1-2 in favor of Atalanta appears to be the most plausible outcome, reflecting their current form and Roma's struggles.

Pick: Atalanta 0