Roma vs Atalanta Predictions, Picks & Odds – 05/09/2026
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Roma sit second in Serie A and carry serious momentum into this clash, 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, showcased the defensive solidity that has produced 14 clean sheets this season. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar has been exceptional, topping save percentage charts across Europe's top five leagues in 2025.
Atalanta occupy sixth place and remain firmly in the European qualification conversation, though their four-game unbeaten streak was snapped by a narrow 1-0 defeat to Juventus last time out. That loss will sting, but the visitors possess quality throughout the squad, with Donyell Malen leading the competition's scoring charts. A significant head-to-head record favours Atalanta: they are unbeaten in their last eight meetings with Roma, winning six and drawing two.
Roma's home form provides the foundation for the 1X pick. The Giallorossi have won four of their last five, and their 14 league clean sheets this season, anchored by Mile Svilar's outstanding goalkeeping, make them a tough proposition at the Olimpico. The home win price at 1.75 reflects that strength, and covering the draw adds a crucial safety net.
Atalanta's recent 1-0 loss to Juventus exposed vulnerabilities that Roma can exploit. Despite holding a dominant head-to-head record of six wins and two draws in their last eight meetings, Atalanta's away form shows inconsistency with two draws in their last five. Gasperini knows his former club inside out, which could neutralize Atalanta's tactical edge. The draw at 3.70 remains a realistic outcome.
Both sides need points for European qualification, so expect a competitive, cagey affair. Roma's tendency to alternate wins and losses is a concern, but their defensive solidity at home tips the balance. Under 2.5 goals at N/A also looks appealing given Roma's clean sheet record and Atalanta's recent scoring struggles. The 1X selection at 58% confidence captures the most likely outcomes in this fixture.
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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 games
Form & Statistics: Roma vs Atalanta
Roma
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Atalanta
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Lineups: Roma vs Atalanta
Roma
Starters
- 1 Mile Svilar
- 2 Gianluca Mancini
- 3 Evan Ndicka
- 4 Mario Hermoso
- 5 Zeki Celik
- 6 Bryan Cristante
- 7 Neil El Aynaoui
- 8 Matías Soulé
- 9 Stephan El Shaarawy
- 10 Donyell Malen
Absent
- Evan Ferguson (injury)
- Renato Marin (injury)
- Devyne Rensch (injury)
Atalanta
Starters
- 1 Marco Carnesecchi
- 2 Giorgio Scalvini
- 3 Berat Djimsiti
- 4 Sead Kolasinac
- 5 Davide Zappacosta
- 6 Marten De Roon
- 7 Ederson
- 8 Lorenzo Bernasconi
- 9 Charles De Ketelaere
- 10 Giacomo Raspadori
- 11 Nikola Krstovic
Absent
- Isak Hien (injury)
- Kamaldeen Sulemana (injury)
- Thomas Kristensen (injury)
- El Bilal Touré (Hamstring injury, expected return September 30, 2026.)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated tag from a single source dated nearly a week before kickoff, so treat the shape of this 3-4-2-1 vs 3-4-2-1 mirror match with caution. Several players on each side are listed as doubtful, meaning the actual starting elevens on Saturday could look meaningfully different.
If these formations hold, the tactical battle will be compact and congested in midfield, with Matías Soulé and Charles De Ketelaere as the creative pivots behind their respective strikers. Roma's injury uncertainty at home adds an extra layer of unpredictability to an already difficult lineup to call.
Roma vs Atalanta: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Roma vs Atalanta Match?
What time is Roma vs Atalanta?
Roma welcome Atalanta to the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with kickoff set for 19:45 local time.
Where is Roma vs Atalanta being played?
This Serie A fixture takes place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.
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