Two perfect teams meet in Rome: Roma vs Atalanta prediction
The third-round Serie A match between Roma and Atalanta will take place on 5 September at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Both teams have collected six points at the start of the season, although the hosts have looked particularly convincing so far, winning both matches 4-0.
Roma: eight goals and a perfect defensive record
Gian Piero Gasperini's side began the league campaign with emphatic victories over Fiorentina and Lecce, with both matches ending 4-0. In the most recent game, Donyell Malen scored twice, while Matías Soulé and Rodrigo Mora also found the net.
Malen's form has been particularly impressive: he has already scored 19 goals in his first 20 Serie A appearances for Roma. The Giallorossi are not only scoring freely but are also yet to concede in the new league campaign.
Atalanta: confident start under Maurizio Sarri
Since Maurizio Sarri's arrival, the Bergamo side have also started the season with a perfect record. Atalanta beat Sassuolo before edging Bologna thanks to a late goal from Lazar Samardžić.
They have conceded only one goal in their last four matches in all competitions. In addition, Atalanta are unbeaten in their last eight Serie A meetings with Roma and have won five of the previous six head-to-head encounters.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Roma have won both of their opening Serie A matches 4-0.
- Atalanta have also collected six points from their opening two matches.
- The Bergamo side are unbeaten in their last eight league matches against Roma.
The hosts can end their poor run in this fixture: Roma vs Atalanta prediction
Atalanta have traditionally been difficult opponents for Roma and have started well under Sarri, but Gasperini's side look particularly strong at the moment. Roma are creating chances quickly, scoring freely and making very few mistakes at the back.
The match promises to be closely contested, but home advantage and the hosts' more impressive attacking form tilt the prediction in Roma's favour. Atalanta are capable of scoring themselves, but the slight edge remains with the home side.
