AS Roma vs Atalanta Predicted Lineups and Team News – Serie A

AS Roma and Atalanta meet at Stadio Olimpico in Rome in Round 3 of the 2026 Serie A season, with both sides coming into the clash on perfect records. Roma top the table with 6 points from 2 matches, an impressive goal difference of +8 and 8 goals scored without reply, underlining an explosive start. Atalanta sit 5th, also on 6 points from 2 games, but with a narrower +2 goal difference after scoring 3 and conceding 1.

With both teams showing “WW” league form, this is an early-season benchmark fixture between two contenders for European places. Recent history has favoured Atalanta in this matchup, but current momentum and attacking numbers tilt towards Roma. This preview focuses on analytically built predicted lineups and the expected starting lineup for each side, using squad lists and early-season key player stats rather than any official team sheets.

Punters and fans tracking lineups today will note that the market and prediction models lean slightly towards AS Roma, but with a very live draw and away win possibility. With both managers likely to stick close to their early-season tactical identities, the predicted lineups point to a high-level tactical battle in Rome.

AS Roma Team News & Expected Lineups Today

No significant absences reported. With no injuries or suspensions listed, Roma coach has the luxury of a full squad to choose from. That is crucial for a side that has started the campaign with two wins from two, 8 goals scored and none conceded, and a clean-sheet record both home and away.

Roma’s league form string “WW” and their use of an attacking-minded 3-4-2-1 shape in both league matches suggest continuity is likely. The expected approach is an aggressive, front-foot game: a high creative load on Paulo Dybala between the lines, width from wing-backs or wide defenders, and Donyell Malen leading the line as the main goal threat. Given their early attacking dominance and defensive solidity, the expected starting lineup should be very close to the side that has delivered back-to-back wins.

AS Roma Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: M. Svilar
DF: G. Mancini, Hermoso, E. Ndicka, N. Molina
MF: Wesley, M. Koné, B. Cristante, L. Pellegrini
FW: P. Dybala, D. Malen

This predicted lineup keeps Roma’s core spine intact. Mile Svilar is the logical pick in goal from a three-man goalkeeper group, backed by an experienced defensive unit of Gianluca Mancini, Mario Hermoso, Evan Ndicka and Nahuel Molina, all natural defenders from the squad list. That back line underpins a team that has yet to concede in Serie A this season.

In midfield, Wesley and M. Koné are automatic inclusions given their early-season impact. Wesley already has an assist and strong ball-winning numbers, while Koné has combined high passing accuracy with defensive work and appears in both the top yellow card and disciplinary stats, showing how central he is to Roma’s midfield duels. Bryan Cristante and Lorenzo Pellegrini add experience, control and late runs from midfield, giving Roma balance between structure and creativity.

Up front, the data makes the choices straightforward. Donyell Malen is the league’s standout early-season scorer with 5 goals in just 135 minutes and a very high average rating. He must be the focal point of the predicted starting lineup. Paulo Dybala leads the Serie A assist charts with 3 assists in 2 matches, plus strong key pass and shot numbers, so he is expected to operate just off Malen, drifting into pockets to link midfield and attack. Rodrigo Mora and Niccolò Pisilli, both on the scoring list, are strong candidates from the bench but, given their usage so far (more minutes as substitutes), they project as impact options rather than starters.

Atalanta Team News & Expected Lineups Today

No significant absences reported. Atalanta also enter this match without any listed injuries or suspensions, giving them full depth across all lines. Their league form “WW” reflects two home wins, 3 goals scored and only 1 conceded, though they have yet to play away from Bergamo this season.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side has been using an attacking 4-3-3 setup in the league so far, and that is expected again in Rome. The predicted lineups today should feature a familiar back four, a physically strong midfield, and a flexible front three. Key creative responsibility will likely fall on Nicola Zalewski, who appears in the top assists list, while Lazar Samardžić and Nikola Krstović bring direct goal threat from midfield and the forward line respectively.

Atalanta Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: M. Carnesecchi
DF: G. Scalvini, I. Hien, R. Bellanova, M. Bakker
MF: Éderson, F. Kessié, N. Zalewski
FW: C. De Ketelaere, G. Scamacca, N. Krstović

Marco Carnesecchi is the most likely starter in goal from a deep goalkeeping group that also includes P. Pardel, F. Rossi, M. Sportiello and P. Vismara. In defence, Giorgio Scalvini and Isak Hien form a strong central pairing, with Raoul Bellanova and Mitchel Bakker providing energy and width from full-back. This back four fits neatly with Atalanta’s recorded preference for a 4-3-3 so far this season.

In midfield, Éderson and Franck Kessié give Atalanta power, pressing intensity and ball-carrying from deep, while Nicola Zalewski is pushed into a more advanced role. Zalewski already has 1 assist, 3 key passes and high pass accuracy, and is clearly a key creative outlet. His ability to drift into half-spaces and combine with the forwards will be central to Atalanta’s plan to unpick Roma’s compact defensive block.

The front three is built around a blend of physical presence and technical quality. Gianluca Scamacca is the natural reference point as a central striker, supported by Charles De Ketelaere’s link play and Nikola Krstović’s direct goal threat. Krstović appears in both the top scorers and disciplinary lists, with 1 goal and a yellow card, indicating an aggressive, penalty-box-focused style that can trouble centre-backs. Lazar Samardžić, with 1 goal and a strong rating from midfield, is a major candidate to feature, either as a starter in place of one of the midfielders or as a high-impact substitute.

Injuries and Suspended Players Impact

With both squads listed as fully available, absences are not expected to shape the tactical narrative of this match. Instead, rotation and selection choices become the key variables as both coaches decide whether to reward early-season form or adjust to specific matchups.

AS Roma Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Atalanta Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up

Roma’s likely 3-4-2-1 base, which has been used in both league matches so far, naturally sets up a clash of structures against Atalanta’s expected 4-3-3. Roma’s three centre-backs plus two wing-backs give them strong coverage across the back line and allow them to keep numerical superiority against Atalanta’s front three. The key battle will be how Roma’s wide defenders and midfielders deal with Zalewski’s drifting movements and the overlapping runs from Bellanova and Bakker.

Higher up the pitch, Roma’s attacking data is significantly stronger in the early sample: 8 goals in 2 matches with an attacking index advantage of 73 vs 27. Dybala and Malen form one of the most dangerous duos in Serie A at the moment, combining 5 goals and 3 assists already. Atalanta, by contrast, have been more measured, with 3 goals in 2 matches but a solid defensive record. Their defensive index lags behind Roma’s perfect early number, but they do have a long-term head-to-head edge, reflected in a head-to-head comparison index that favours Atalanta. The tactical question is whether Atalanta can compress space between their midfield and defence to deny Dybala time, while still committing enough numbers forward to trouble Roma’s back three through Scamacca’s hold-up play and Krstović’s runs.

Match Prediction and Verdict

Stats suggest a very balanced contest despite Roma’s early dominance on the scoreboard. The prediction model gives AS Roma a 35% chance to win, the draw also at 35%, and Atalanta at 30%, underlining how tight this fixture is expected to be. Roma’s defensive perfection so far (no goals conceded) and their superior attacking output give them a slight edge, but Atalanta’s recent head-to-head record and capacity to hurt big teams keep this from being a one-sided call.

The betting markets broadly agree with Roma’s status as favourites. Home win odds range roughly from 1.86 to 1.96, implying an approximate probability band of about 51–54%. Draw odds between 3.08 and 3.66 translate to around 27–32%, while away prices from 3.46 up to 4.33 suggest roughly 23–29%. That aligns closely with the prediction percentages and supports a narrow Roma advantage. With both sides in “WW” form and no key injuries, a cautious but Roma-leaning verdict is justified, with a low- to medium-scoring home win the most likely scenario.

Predicted Outcome: AS Roma 1–0 Atalanta

How to Watch AS Roma vs Atalanta Worldwide

Here is how you can watch the match and see the official lineups today live:

• Spain: Local pay-TV sports channel / streaming platform
• UK: Major sports broadcaster or official league streaming service
• USA / North America: Premium soccer streaming platform or cable sports network
• South America: Regional sports network with Serie A rights
• MENA: Satellite sports network and affiliated streaming service