Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
The closing match of Serie A's 14th round between AS Roma and Atalanta BC promises an abundance of goal-scoring opportunities. The Bergamo team, in good form, are expected to attack from the start, while AS Roma under Claudio Ranieri have already shown the quality of their counter-attacks, although defensive errors persist.
AS Roma
Following their second managerial sacking of the season, AS Roma lost to Napoli in Serie A (0:1) and managed a draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League (2:2). Throughout November, Roma failed to secure a single victory (two draws and three losses), ranking 11th in the league in terms of xG with an underperformance of four goals (scoring 14 against an expected 18.34). Notably, aside from the injured Mario Hermoso and Eldor Shomurodov, Niccolò Pisilli is ruled out due to an accumulation of yellow cards — the midfielder has cemented his place in the starting lineup, and his absence will be felt in the upcoming clash.
Atalanta BC
Last Tuesday, Atalanta demolished Young Boys away in the Champions League (6:1), extending their winning streak across all competitions to seven matches. In the recent Serie A round, defender Giorgio Scalvini returned to the squad after a severe injury, aiding in their victory over Parma (3:1). A potential issue for one of the tournament's frontrunners could be the suspension of Gian Gasperini (dismissed last weekend), although the current Atalanta side seems to thrive even in the coach's absence.
AS Roma vs Atalanta BC Prediction
Since the beginning of the 2022/23 season, Atalanta have secured three wins and a draw in four matches against AS Roma. A reliable handicap of 0 on the Bergamo side is the best bet for this encounter.
