Serie A

Atalanta vs. Roma, Gasperini’s return

Europe is on the line at the New Balance Arena, Roma aim to hold onto fourth place.

Atalanta and Roma meet at the New Balance Arena in one of the standout fixtures of the Matchday. After two consecutive wins, Atalanta were beaten by Inter last week and now look to restart their push for a European place. Roma sit 11 points ahead and see Gianpiero Gasperini return to Bergamo as an opponent for the first time. His side are chasing three points to protect fourth place and close the gap on the top three.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There have been 67 official encounters between the two teams in Bergamo with a record of 26 Atalanta wins (the most recent 2-1 in Serie A 2024/25), 22 draws (the most recent 3-3 in Serie A 2018/19), and 19 Roma wins (the most recent 1-4 in Serie A 2021/22).

DID YOU KNOW?

Roma still hasn't conceded any penalties in Serie A 2025/26, like Lazio.

Roma is the team with the fewest goals conceded in Serie A 2025/26: 11 in 17 matchdays.

COACHES and PLAYERS

Gian Piero Gasperini is the "ex" of the day: he coached Atalanta from 2016/17 to 2024/25, winning the 2023/24 Europa League. 439 matches with a record of 228 wins, 102 draws, and 109 defeats—the coach with the most appearances in Atalanta's history.

Matías Soulé is Roma's top scorer in 2025/26: 5 goals for the Argentine striker in 17 matchdays, which have earned 9 points for the Capitolini.

Matías Soulé is the most substituted player in Serie A 2025/26: 15 times.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: none

Cautioned: Mancini, Wesley, Hermoso, Cristante (Roma)

REFEREE

FABBRI (CECCONI – BERCIGLI) IV: ZUFFERLI, VAR: MARESCA, AVAR: DI PAOLO

UPCOMING MATCHES

Bologna-Atalanta (Wednesday, January 7, 18.30 CET)

Lecce-Roma (Tuesday, January 6, 18.00 CET)

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