Probable Lineups

4-3-2-1
Atalanta
3-4-2-1
Roma
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(38) 28 Goals 40 (68)
(24) 10 Assists 25 (43)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 7 (6.9)
28.6 Average Age 25.5
182.5 Average Height (cm) 181.9
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 1.2 (1.2)
(50%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 49% (50%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.9)
(1.6) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Daniele Capelli Out 7.22
Guido Marilungo Out 6.05
Michele Ferri Out 6.58
Gianpaolo Bellini Out 6.64
Luca Cigarini Out 7.35
Cristiano Del Grosso Out 6.9
Player Reason Status Rating
Leandro Castán Out 7.11
Mattia Destro Out 6.73
Stefano Guberti Out N/A
Francesco Totti Out 7.54
Daniele De Rossi Out 6.93

Team News

Atalanta
  • Del Grosso is suspended, while Bonaventura and Biondini are both back available.
  • Brivio will play on the left side of the defence, replacing the former Siena player.
  • Colantuono could start without a true playmaker, since Cigarini is injured and Radovanovic looks likely to sit on the bench.
Roma
  • After beating table toppers Juventus, Andreazzoli will probably keep his 3-4-2-1, but he will be missing two key players: Totti and De Rossi are both banned.
  • Bradley will start in the middle of the park along with Pjanic, while Florenzi will play further up and support Osvaldo.
  • There is also a chance that the product of Roma's youth system could swap positions with Pjanic during the game.

Prediction

  • Atalanta have only picked up one victory in their last nine league matches, while the last time they celebrated at home was back in early December. Despite Roma's strength, Colantuono has no options but to go for the win to avoid other teams gaining ground on them.
  • Andreazzoli's reign started with a bad defeat in Genova against Samp, but then the Giallorossi beat Juventus with a good focused performance and a moment of magic from their captain. Now it's time to prove the value of the team, especially without their leader and his appointed "heir" on the pitch.
  • The hosts are still trying to figure out which lineup would be best to field, while Roma's new coach seems to have no doubts about his 3-4-2-1 formation. From this perspective, Roma may be favoured to take control of the match in its early stages, while Atalanta could let them advance and strike on the counter. Maxi Moralez could be useful in that case for his speed, but Colantuono may be keeping him fresh for the latter part of the game.
Prediction:
Atalanta
2
2
Roma
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
6 Roma 18 8 12 62 dwwldw
15 Atalanta 11 9 18 40 ddllld

Top Players

Atalanta
Roma
L. Cigarini 7.35
G. Denis 7.12
C. Raimondi 7.01
E. Lamela 7.58
F. Totti 7.54
Marquinhos 7.17
G. Denis 15
G. Bonaventura 7
L. Cigarini 2
P. Osvaldo 16
E. Lamela 15
F. Totti 12
L. Cigarini 4
G. Denis 4
C. Raimondi 3
F. Totti 12
M. Pjanic 5
E. Lamela 5

Match Forecast

Atalanta will be shown a high number of cards  
Roma will score as a result of individual skill  
Roma will score from a setpiece situation  
Roma will score from a direct freekick  
Atalanta will make a comeback if they go behind  
Roma will create many scoring chances  
Roma will dominate possession  
Atalanta will dominate in the air  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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