In this article, Sports Buddy looks at the Atalanta vs Roma match preview, team news, possible lineup, and prediction.
Atalanta vs Roma: Match preview
The Serie A season is providing plenty of drama, especially with the race for European football heating up. Inter Milan’s dominance is clear, but the battle for Champions League spots adds another layer of excitement.
Atalanta’s strong performance in the Europa League, coupled with their league form, makes them a formidable opponent for any team. Meanwhile, Roma’s disappointment in the Europa League shows the fine margins in football, with Leverkusen’s late goals denying them a chance at glory.
The upcoming match between Atalanta and Roma promises to be a compelling clash, with both teams eager to secure their spot in the European competition next season. It’s moments like these that make football so thrilling, as every match carries significant implications for the teams involved.
With both teams hovering on the fringes of the top four, locked in at 60 points apiece, this upcoming match holds immense significance in determining their European fate for next season.
This match holds the key to determining whether they’ll secure a coveted Champions League spot or have to settle for another season in the Europa League.
Atalanta vs Roma: Team news
Ahead of Sunday’s crucial match sandwiched between a continental semi-final and the upcoming Coppa Italia decider, Atalanta’s lineup remains uncertain, though Gian Piero Gasperini is unlikely to make many alterations. Injuries still sideline Rafael Toloi and Emil Holm, but Sead Kolasinac may return from a thigh issue in time for selection.
Among those eyeing a spot in the starting XI are Mario Pasalic and Giorgio Scalvini, while former Roma youth product Gianluca Scamacca hopes to feature against his old club, having recently reached double figures in Serie A goals and scored in four consecutive matches for the first time in his career.
Roma’s Paulo Dybala, a key threat, missed their midweek Europa League fixture due to an adductor problem but participated in training on Friday, potentially making him available against Atalanta. With Leonardo Spinazzola injured, Angelino is expected to start at left-back for Roma, while Zeki Celik may return to his role on the right.
Atalanta vs Roma: Possible lineup
Atalanta vs Roma possible lineup according to Sports Mole:
Atalanta BC
Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, Ederson, Pasalic, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners, Lookman; Scamacca
Roma
Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, Lukaku, El Shaarawy
Atalanta vs Roma prediction: Atalanta 1–2 Roma
This match holds significant implications for Champions League qualification, and while Atalanta enjoys a home advantage, their thin squad and packed schedule could be detrimental. Despite Roma’s inconsistent away form, the impending end of the season will likely fuel their players’ desire to impress De Rossi for future inclusion. As such, we predict Roma to secure a narrow victory in Bergamo.
