Atalanta – Roma: a huge clash in the top-four race 
Serie A kicks back into life Saturday night with Atalanta hosting Roma. Both clubs start 2026 with their eyes on the top spots.
Atalanta: a fresh start still a work in progress 
Atalanta head into the restart under unusual circumstances after the end of the Gian Piero Gasperini era. Under Raffaele Palladino, La Dea’s trying to steady the ship after an inconsistent first half of the season.
At home they’re broadly solid, even if the year ended with another loss to Inter. Long in the title race, Atalanta closed out 2025 on a down note.
Results against top-table opponents have been mixed — few points taken and their attacking punch has dipped in those direct confrontations.
Roma: a rock-solid defence to aim higher 
Roma arrive in Bergamo well placed in the table and still in the top-four fight. Gian Piero Gasperini’s men rely on a very solid defensive setup — the best in the league at midseason.
Despite a slightly tricky end to the year in the league, the win over Genoa kept them in touch with the leaders. Defensive consistency remains the Giallorossi’s main strength.
That said, trips to Bergamo have often been awkward for Roma, who come in on the back of several defeats at this ground.
Probable lineups
Atalanta :
Carnesecchi ; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac ; Zalewski, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi ; De Ketelaere, Pasalic ; Scamacca
Roma :
Svilar ; Mancini, Ziolkowski, Hermoso ; Celik, Kone, Cristante, Wesley ; Soule, Dybala ; Ferguson
What to remember
- Atalanta still struggle against top-table teams.
- Roma have the best defence in Serie A.
- Matches in Bergamo are usually tight.
- The context is odd with Gasperini’s return.
Football Prediction Atalanta vs Roma
Draw
Both teams know each other inside out and bring similar tools. In a closed, tactical game, a share of the points looks like the most credible scenario.
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