AS Roma take on the visitors Atalanta in the round 14 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, November 2nd at Stadio Olimpico (Rome).
The "Giallorossi" have been in turmoil this season, marked by managerial instability. After parting ways with José Mourinho midway through last season, Roma quickly cycled through Daniele De Rossi and Ivan Jurić, both of whom failed to deliver results. In a desperate bid to steady the ship, the club lured Claudio Ranieri out of retirement for a third managerial stint with the team. However, Ranieri’s return has not been smooth. His debut ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Napoli, a tough fixture to begin his tenure. This was followed by a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Tottenham in the Europa League on Thursday, showcasing some resilience but also defensive fragility. Roma remain inconsistent and will need time to adapt to Ranieri’s leadership. Roma may adopt a pragmatic approach under Ranieri, focusing on defensive organization and counter-attacks. Atalanta are in excellent form and have a strong recent record against Roma. Unless Ranieri can quickly instill discipline and cohesion in his squad, Atalanta should come away with all three points.
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Atalanta endured a rocky start to the season but have since found their stride. After a disappointing start in Serie A with only seven points from their first six matches, Atalanta went on a domestic winning streak, recording seven consecutive victories. This resurgence has solidified their position as one of the league's in-form teams. In Europe, Atalanta have been impressive, balancing strong away performances with occasional stumbles at home. Their emphatic 6-2 victory over Young Boys this week in the Champions League highlighted their attacking prowess, driven by summer signing Mateo Retegui, who has stepped up in the absence of the injured Gianluca Scamacca. Atalanta’s high-intensity pressing and fluid attacking system could overwhelm Roma’s backline, especially if the hosts fail to settle into Ranieri’s structure.
Atalanta have dominated recent encounters, winning three of their last four matches against Roma, with the other ending in a draw. Given Atalanta’s current form and Roma’s struggles to find stability under a new manager, the visitors have a clear edge. Gasperini’s side has the firepower and confidence to exploit Roma’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Prediction for the match: Atalanta to win.
