Match Overview
On January 7th, AS Roma will face Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico in a Serie A match. The odds for this game are as follows: AS Roma – Local Winner: 2.43, Draw: 3.32, Atalanta – Away Winner: 3.31.
Historical Face-Off
In their previous encounters, Atalanta has had the upper hand over AS Roma. They have won three out of their last eight matches, with AS Roma only managing to win one. The remaining four matches ended in draws.
Interestingly, there has been a consistent trend of goals in these fixtures, with three or more goals being scored in six out of the eight matches. This suggests that we can expect an exciting and high-scoring game between these two teams.
Local Team’s Recent Form
AS Roma has shown mixed form recently, winning three out of their last six matches across all competitions. However, they have also suffered two defeats and managed just one draw during this period.
In terms of their performance at home, the statistics are not available for this particular competition. However, it is worth noting that AS Roma’s recent home form has been inconsistent overall.
In their most recent match against Cremonese in the Coppa Italia, AS Roma secured a narrow victory with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala in the final stages of the game.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Atalanta has been performing well lately and has won five out of their last six matches away from home across all competitions. Their only defeat came against Bologna in Serie A.
Currently sitting higher up in the league standings than AS Roma (position not available), Atalanta is showing strong form and will be looking to continue their winning streak.
In their last match against Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia, Atalanta secured a comfortable 3-1 victory with goals from Charles De Ketelaere (2) and Aleksey Miranchuk.
Key Players Spotlight
For AS Roma, Romelu Lukaku has been in fantastic form recently. He has been instrumental in their victories, scoring crucial goals and providing a constant threat to opposition defenses. Paulo Dybala is another key player to watch out for, as he has also made significant contributions to the team’s recent successes.
Atalanta’s standout player is Charles De Ketelaere, who has been on fire lately. His goal-scoring prowess and ability to create opportunities for his teammates make him a major threat. Additionally, Aleksey Miranchuk has also been performing well and could play a vital role in Atalanta’s attacking play.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, both teams have shown that they are capable of finding the back of the net consistently. AS Roma has scored an average of 1.33 goals per game in their last six matches across all competitions, while Atalanta has averaged an impressive 2.50 goals per game during the same period.
Defensively, AS Roma has conceded five goals in their last six matches, while Atalanta has only let in five goals as well. This suggests that both teams have relatively solid defenses but may still be vulnerable at times.
Match Prediction: AS Roma 1 – 2 Atalanta
Considering the historical face-off between these two teams and their recent form, it is expected to be a closely contested match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities for both sides.
However, given Atalanta’s strong away form and superior performance overall compared to AS Roma recently, I predict that the final score will be AS Roma 1 – 2 Atalanta.
