Atalanta vs Roma Predictions

• Atalanta have only won two of their last eight games in Serie A, drawing two and losing four.
• La Dea have only won six of their 14 home matches in the league this term.
• Roma have won four of their last five games across all competitions.
• The Giallorossi have managed four clean sheets in their last six league games.

Serie A top-four race hotting up

The revelation that Juventus will – at least temporarily – see their 15-point deduction reversed has had a huge impact on the race to qualify for the Champions League in Italy. Now fourth in Serie A with both Milan clubs chasing them down, Roma are facing severe pressure in their bid to reach Europe’s premier club competition. Jose Mourinho’s team, however, can draw confidence from their Europa League exploits as they approach Monday’s trip to Atalanta.

Indeed, Mourinho’s dream of building on last year’s Europa Conference League triumph by lifting another continental trophy remains alive following Thursday’s rousing 4-1 win over Feyenoord at the Stadio Olimpico – Roma’s fourth victory in five games across all competitions. The Giallorossi have welcomed Tammy Abraham and Paulo Dybala back from injury in recent days, and their excellent defensive record gives them an opportunity in any game – Roma have kept six clean sheets in their last 10 matches.

Atalanta, meanwhile, have dropped out of Serie A’s top six as a result of Juventus’ reprieve, though they will only have their own form to blame if they miss out on European qualification. Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have won just two of their last eight league games following last week’s draw at Fiorentina, drawing two and losing four. In Bergamo, meanwhile, Atalanta have won just six of their 14 league matches this campaign, while only winning one of their last four at the Gewiss Stadium (D1 L2).

In-form Giallorossi worth backing?

With Roma entering Monday’s game off the back of resounding three-goal wins over Udinese and Feyenoord, backing the in-form Giallorossi for a result looks prudent. Given Atalanta’s status as favourites, punters are advised to back the visitors on the double chance market.

Meanwhile, Atalanta have failed to score in six of their last 11 games, so a 1-0 win for the solid Giallorossi may represent a solid correct score prediction.

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