Monday night will see Bergamo's Gewiss Stadium play host to a pivotal Serie A encounter as third-placed Atalanta welcomes Roma, currently sitting sixth, in the closing fixture of matchday 36 of the 2024/25 campaign.
While Gian Piero Gasperini's men have already seen their Scudetto dreams fade, they remain focused on securing their top-four status. The Nerazzurri demonstrated their offensive prowess last week with an emphatic 4-0 away victory against Monza, a timely reminder of their attacking capabilities following a disappointing 1-1 home draw against Lecce in late April.
The visitors arrive in exceptional form under Claudio Ranieri's guidance, boasting an impressive 19-match unbeaten run in Serie A (14 wins, 5 draws). Roma's defensive resilience has been particularly noteworthy in 2025, conceding just eight goals in 17 league fixtures. Their recent string of 1-0 victories against Fiorentina, Inter, and Verona further underscores their defensive solidity.
Historically, Atalanta holds the upper hand in recent meetings at the Gewiss Stadium, claiming victory in four of their last five home encounters against the Giallorossi. The reverse fixture in December 2024 saw Atalanta secure a comfortable 2-0 win in Rome. A clean sheet on Monday would mark a significant milestone for Gasperini's squad – the first time since 1965 that Atalanta has kept Roma scoreless twice in a single Serie A season.
According to Statbet analysis, Atalanta enters the match as favorites with odds of 2.14 compared to Roma's 3.80, while the probability of a draw stands at 3.65.
Both managers are expected to field strong lineups, with Carnesecchi likely to start in goal for the hosts behind a defense featuring Kolasinac, Djimsiti, and de Roon. Roma's goalkeeper Svilar will be protected by a backline including Celik, Mancini, and Ndicka, with Dovbyk leading the attack alongside Shomurodov.
With Champions League qualification at stake and contrasting playing styles on display, Monday's encounter promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between two of Italy's most in-form teams.
