Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Atalanta by 1This should be a thrilling clash indeed, as Roma and Atalanta square off in a classic Serie A meeting. Allow me to set the scene for you.
In the goalkeeping department, both Roma's Mile Svilar and Atalanta's Marco Carnesecchi have shown they're of a similar caliber, both holding tight with a 7.83 rating. Svilar has shown just the slightest margin of superiority, though, tacking on one more save this season.
Roma's team boasts a handful of top-drawer performers. Matías Soulé has drawn attention with his 2 goals and consistently accurate passes, setting a promising rhythm for Roma. That's not to discount Zeki Çelik and Angeliño, whose consistent accuracy beneath the forward line might provide much-needed support to the attackers.
Switching to the boys from Atalanta, they're not backing down. The incisive Mateo Retegui has developed a knack for nailing the back of the net, which has been almost matched by Éderson and Mario Pašalić, who have quickly made names for themselves in the scoring business. Marten de Roon, too, can't be overlooked, contributing solid groundwork from the midfield.
Now, a quick peek at past faceoffs reveals Atalanta's upper hand in previous matchups against Roma – a trend worth monitoring, I’ll tell you.
Adding onto Atalanta's case is their stronger track record this regular season, with slight bragging rights via their 20 wins against Roma's 18. Truthfully, both teams' recent results catalogue a similar narrative, with Roma's commendable resistance against strong competition being met with Atalanta's decisive victories over their adversaries.
So, while the intrigued observer must account for the underdog potential oozing from Roma, if you ask me – and let's be honest, you are – the betting man should side with the course of recent history.
Albert’s Prediction: Atalanta by 1.