Serie A - TV and streaming options to watch Atalanta vs Roma

December 17, 2021 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: Serie A, Atalanta, Roma, TV Schedules, TV Listings

La Dea and the Giallorossi will lock horns in what could be one of the most enticing games in the Italian top-flight this weekend.

One of the most interesting games in the Italian Serie A will be the one between Atalanta and Roma, two of the teams that are very much in the race for a spot in European competitions. While La Dea has a handsome nine-point lead over Mourinho's men, this clash could prove crucial for both sides in their attempt to finish the year in a better position than the one they hold right now.

Atalanta will enter this game in third place, two points behind Milan and three behind league leaders Inter, which means that a win here could propel them to the top spot of the league with one more game to go in 2021. Atalanta have been one of the most prolific sides in front of goal this season, which has become usual since Gasperini's reign started, and their ongoing six-game winning streak could be enough to consider them as favorites in this clash, mainly due to their ability in front of goal, which has seen them score 17 times in those six matches.

If Atalanta want to keep all the points here, then the contributions of Mario Pasalic and Duván Zapata will be key to their efforts. Pasalic is one of the team's top scorers with seven goals, while he has also handed out the most assists for any Atalanta player (five). On the other hand, Duván Zapata is the team's top scorer with nine goals, which will make him the go-to guy for Atalanta in their clash with Mou's squad.

On the other hand, Roma will enter this game showing some inconsistencies, as they have won three of their last six. Their last match saw Mou's men claim a two-nil win over Spezia, which helped them end a two-game losing streak. Mourinho's men really need to beat one of the so-called title contenders to cement their chances of a top-four finish, and this would be an ideal chance to do so.

For this purpose, the Giallorossi will trust Jordan Veretout Tammy Abraham, two of the team's top scorers with four goals each. Added to that, midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan's contribution will be key, as he has handed out four assists up to this point. Their performances will come in handy due to Lorenzo Pellegrini's injury, which has caused quite a dent to Mourinho's tactics.

Let's have a closer look at some stats and facts ahead of this interesting match scheduled for Saturday evening.

Roma vs Inter - Who's in and who's out?

Atalanta - Injured: Robin Gosens.

Roma - Injured: Leonardo Spinazzola, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Stephan El Shaarawy. Suspended: Felix Afena-Gyan.

Roma vs Inter - Head-to-head stats

Atalanta are unbeaten against Roma in their last six meetings (3 wins, three draws).
Roma's most recent win against Atalanta took place on August 20, 2017. That game ended in a one-nil away win for the Giallorossi.
There has only been one clean sheet between these teams in their last six meetings. That one went to Atalanta in a two-nil win back in 2019.
There have been two 3-3 draws between these clubs in their past six games.
Atalanta's coach Gian Piero Gasperini has faced Roma 25 times in the past. His record shows eight wins, five draws, and twelve losses against the Italian capital side.
This will be Jose Mourinho's fifth game against Atalanta. The previous four have ended in two wins for Mourinho's teams, one draw, and one loss.
This will be the sixth managerial duel between Gian Piero Gasperini and Jose Mourinho. So far, the Portuguese boss is still unbeaten against his Italian rival, with three wins and two draws in their previous meetings.