AS Roma vs Atalanta Prediction & Betting Tips (2 December)

Not at all at the expected level this season, Roma today only occupies 12th place in Serie A with 12 points behind 6th place. The chances of securing European qualification are thus strongly compromised and the poor results have already led to two changes of coach this season. After 3 losses suffered in the last 4 matches played before the international break, Ivan Juric was dismissed from his duties. Under the orders of Claudio Ranieri, the Giallorossi unfortunately failed to bounce back last weekend. They fell to the leader Naples 1-0. Last year, Atalanta wrote the most beautiful page in its history by winning the Europa League.

La Dea therefore has legitimate ambitions this season and is even positioning itself as a very serious candidate for the Scudetto. Gian Piero Gasperini's men are currently 2nd in Serie A and are only a small point behind the leader. Full of confidence, they won their last seven league matches played against Genoa 5-1, Venice 0-2, Hellas Verona 6-1, Monza 2-0, Napoli 0-3, Udinese 2-1 and Parma last weekend 1-3. Also to its advantage in the Champions League, Atalanta confirmed its excellent dispositions this week by crushing Young Boys 1-6.

For Roma, it is worth noting the withdrawals of potentially starting defender Hermoso, long-absent winger Saelemaekers and replacement striker Shomurodov. Furthermore, the interesting midfielder Pisilli is suspended following an accumulation of yellow cards. Up front, we should find the Ukrainian international Dovbyk (4 goals in SA) who constitutes, with the French midfielder Koné, one of the rare satisfactions of this start of the season. The offensive executives Pellegrini (1 pass in SA) and Dybala (2 goals in SA) disappoint. For its part, Atalanta still cannot count on the potential holders Zappacosta (lateral) and Scamacca (attacker), insufficiently recovered from their physical glitches.

This week, attackers De Ketelaere (2 goals and 4 assists in SA) and Retegui (12 goals and 3 assists in SA) scored twice against Young Boys. The first city also delivered 3 offerings. Remaining on the bench, the essential Lookman (7 goals and 4 assists in SA) should find a starting place this Monday evening. Driven by significant offensive potential, Atalanta has the best attack in the championship.