Roma attacking form makes 2.72 odds worth watching against Atalanta

AS Roma host Atalanta on 5 September 2026 with both sides looking to strengthen their European ambitions in a high-profile Serie A meeting. The match, scheduled for 18:45 GMT at the Stadio Olimpico, has been identified as an appealing betting opportunity, with odds of 2.72 available for both teams to score and the match not to end in a draw.

Arthur Wandji, a sports betting expert and Cameroonian journalist, expects an open contest between two teams with considerable attacking quality. The prediction is based on Roma’s emphatic start to the campaign, Atalanta’s willingness to play on the front foot and a recent head-to-head record that has regularly produced goals.

Roma began their Serie A campaign with a 4-0 victory over Fiorentina, a result that underlined the effectiveness of their attack. Donyell Malen has been particularly influential, having scored a hat-trick recently and already finding the net five times in two matches. Gianluca Mancini remains one of the experienced figures providing defensive stability.

The capital club did lose Artem Dovbyk and Zeki Celik during the summer, but their squad has also been strengthened. Mario Hermoso is among the notable arrivals, while Roma have added further quality and depth in midfield.

Roma’s recent sequence is listed as V/V/N/D/V.

Atalanta also made a winning start, beating Sassuolo 2-1 while simultaneously managing their European play-off commitments. Despite a major overhaul of the squad, the Bergamo club have retained tactical confidence. Several long-serving players have departed, with their exits offset by the recruitment of technically gifted and physically powerful replacements.

The hosts will be without Pellegri. Atalanta must address longer-term absences involving Sweden international Isak Hien and Sulemana, while the availability of important players including Charles De Ketelaere and Giorgio Scalvini remains uncertain.

Atalanta’s recent form is recorded as V/V/V/N/V.

Maurizio Sarri’s side continue to reflect the club’s established attacking identity, with players such as Giacomo Raspadori and Nikola Krstovic capable of changing a game at any moment. Their approach can leave occasional defensive spaces, but those risks also create the conditions for an entertaining match with chances at both ends.

Roma have shown similar intent. Their attacking midfielders provide a steady supply of opportunities, while Malen’s early-season finishing has given them a particularly sharp edge at home. Their two most recent league victories have both ended 4-0, evidence of the “champagne football” the team can produce when it finds its rhythm.

The recommended selection combines goals from both teams with the removal of a draw from the list of possible outcomes. A goalless or otherwise uneventful stalemate is considered an unlikely scenario between two of Serie A’s leading sides, particularly with both seeking a victory that could help establish them firmly in the battle for a place on the podium.

Recent meetings support that view. Four of the last five matches between the clubs have included at least two goals, and both teams scored in each of those games. Their tactical systems also encourage quick transitions and overloads in the opposition penalty area, increasing the likelihood of clear chances.

Atalanta are unlikely to sit back and will look to punish any mistake in Roma’s defence. With both teams possessing significant attacking potential, the match is also regarded as having a strong chance of producing more than three goals.

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