Serie A

Roma

05 Sep 2026 19:45

Atalanta

Prediction:

Roma to win 1.73

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Roma vs Atalanta Predictions, Picks & Odds – 05/09/2026

Serie A · 3

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1X: Double Chance Roma or Draw

1.73 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 04 Sep 2026 at 16:47 · Odds are subject to change

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Roma occupy second place in Serie A and carry genuine momentum into this fixture, with four wins from their last five outings and a nine-match unbeaten league run. Their most recent result, a commanding 3-0 home victory over relegation-threatened Pisa, was a sharp response to the 5-2 mauling they suffered at Inter. Mile Svilar has been exceptional between the posts, recording 14 league clean sheets this season.

Atalanta sit sixth and remain firmly in the European qualification picture, though their four-match unbeaten streak was ended by a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Juventus last weekend. That setback will sting, yet Gian Piero Gasperini's former side have been broadly consistent, collecting two wins and two draws in the four matches prior. They travel to the Stadio Olimpico boasting an imposing head-to-head record, unbeaten in eight consecutive meetings with Roma.

Roma's home form is the bedrock of this selection. Four consecutive victories at the Stadio Olimpico, fourteen league clean sheets this season, and Mile Svilar's outstanding goalkeeping numbers all point to a side that is formidable on its own patch. Atalanta, despite sitting sixth, have not beaten Roma in this fixture's recent history without considerable effort, and their 1-0 loss to Juventus last weekend exposed vulnerabilities.

The double chance covering a home win or draw looks the sharpest route into this match. Roma's home odds at 1.73 reflect their strong domestic record, while the draw at 3.75 provides additional cover. Atalanta's away form of two wins, two draws, and a defeat across their last five on the road suggests they can compete but rarely dominate at elite venues.

Gasperini's intimate knowledge of Atalanta's methods should not be underestimated. He spent nine seasons shaping that squad and knows precisely how to neutralise their pressing triggers. With both sides chasing European qualification, expect a tactically disciplined contest. Under 2.5 goals at 1.85 merits consideration alongside the primary pick, given Roma's defensive solidity and the stakes involved.

Trends to Know about Roma vs Atalanta

• Roma nine-match unbeaten league run
• Fourteen clean sheets for Roma this season
• Atalanta winless in last two away matches

Both sides line up in a mirror 3-4-2-1, so the tactical battle at the Olimpico is likely to be decided in the central corridors, where Bryan Cristante and Ederson will contest the midfield balance. With several doubts clouding each XI, the confirmed availability of key names remains uncertain heading into kickoff.

Both lineups carry the same caveat: a single source from late August, with injury concerns on either flank. Charles De Ketelaere and Matías Soulé are the creative pivots to watch in the trequartista roles, though whether either takes the field in full fitness is far from guaranteed.

How to Watch Roma vs Atalanta Match?

What time is Roma vs Atalanta?

Roma host Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday 9 May 2026, with kickoff set for 19:45 BST.

Where is Roma vs Atalanta being played?

This fixture takes place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Roma's home ground.

How Can I Watch Roma vs Atalanta on TV and Live Stream?

Roma vs Atalanta will be broadcast live on BT Sport in the United Kingdom.