Atalanta vs Roma Prediction & Betting Tips - Serie A

Prediction published on 15/12/2021, 21:56  by Indran | Modified on 15/12/2021 at 22:56 in Serie A Predictions

Two teams fighting for European places clash when Atalanta entertain Roma at the Gewiss Stadium in this Matchday 18 encounter. Atalanta currently occupies third spot with 37 points and Roma sit in sixth spot with 28 points. The home team have hit a purple patch and are on a six game winning run that has seen them close to within three points of leaders Inter Milan. No team has gained as any points as them during this period. They are now unbeaten in their last ten league matches and have just one loss in their last 13 matches across all competitions. Atalanta have won three of their last four matches against Roma and this is as many wins as they had in the previous 14 matches. They are aiming to equal their club record of seven straight wins set in the 2020 season.

Roma are just three places behind Atalanta on the league table but trail them by nine points. They had a good 2-0 win against Spezia in their last match halting a two game losing streak. They are in the Europa League spot at the moment and are eight points behind the fourth place team who occupy the last Champions League spot. Roma have a very poor record against sides that are in the top 5 as they have failed to win any of their last 12 matches. Roma have not had a drawn match in their last 14 away games across all competitions with seven wins and seven losses.