Roma vs Atalanta Prediction: Both teams are likely to score

Prediction for the Serie A Roma vs Atalanta match which will take place on January 7th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Roma

Roma hosted Cremona in round 16 of the Italian Cup. Despite the opponent's modest status, the match was very difficult for the Giallorossi. Roma missed the first at the end of the first half and could get back only in the 77th minute - scored Romelu Lukaku. At the same time, the team managed to avoid extra time - in the 85th minute, Paulo Dybala scored from the penalty spot. 2:1 - Roma will face Lazio in the quarterfinals.

Atalanta

Atalanta also played a cup match on Wednesday. On paper, Gian Piero Gasperini's side had a more challenging opponent than Roma - Sassuolo - but the game was much easier. 3:1 - A double from Charles de Ketelaere and a goal from Alexei Miranchuk gave Atalanta a three-goal lead in the 71st minute. Bergamo will face Milan in the quarterfinals.

Atalanta won the championship in the previous round. Also, at home against Lecce, it was 1:0. Ademola Lookman scored the only goal in the 58th minute. In the standings, the Bergamaschi are one point and one line ahead of Roma.

Expert Betting Tips

Roma has become a more attacking team this season - the attack is more effective with Romelu Lukaku. Atalanta has also improved their attacking game in recent matches. Both teams are likely to score. Besides, in recent years, BTTS has often occurred in rival confrontations.