Roma vs Atalanta: probable line-ups and key absences in Serie A
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Roma host Atalanta in a key Serie A match for the European race, with both sides carrying notable absences. Roma are expected to start Stephan El Shaarawy and Matias Soulé behind Donyell Malen, while Atalanta have selection doubts in attack.
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Attributed to original sourceRoma host Gian Piero Gasperini’s ex-club Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico this evening in a key match in the race for a European spot in Serie A.
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It kicks off at 20:45 (19:45 BST) at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Tension is mounting in the capital with a public dispute between Roma coach Gasperini and senior advisor Claudio Ranieri.
Gasperini said on Friday that he was surprised by Ranieri’s remarks , then ended his press conference in tears while talking about his time at Atalanta.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – MARCH 12: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on March 12, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) The likes of Artem Dovbyk, Evan Ferguson, Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Manu Konè and Wesley are still unavailable for Roma, while Atalanta have travelled to the capital without Isak Hien and Francesco Rossi.
Niccolò Pisilli is not fully fit for the Giallorossi, so Stephan El Shaarawy is expected to start as an attacking midfielder alongside Matias Soulé.
Scorer of 10 goals in 12 Serie A matches since his move from Aston Villa in January, Donyell Malen will start as a sole striker in the Roma attack.
Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino has some doubts up front, with either Gianluca Scamacca or Nikola Krstovic set to get the nod, and Giacomo Raspadori potentially returning to the starting XI in place of Nicola Zalewski.
Roma vs. Atalanta – where to watch on TV The match will be broadcast live on DAZN in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a liveblog.
Roma vs. Atalanta – probable line-ups Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Çelik, Cristante, El Aynaoui, Rensch; Soulé, El Shaarawy; Malen.
Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, de Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Raspadori; Scamacca.
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What happened
Football Italia reports the probable line-ups for Roma vs Atalanta ahead of their Serie A meeting at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma are without Artem Dovbyk, Evan Ferguson, Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Manu Konè and Wesley, while Niccolò Pisilli is not fully fit. Atalanta travel without Isak Hien and Francesco Rossi, and still have uncertainty over whether Gianluca Scamacca or Nikola Krstovic will start up front. The article also notes off-field tension around Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini before a high-stakes match in the race for European qualification.
Chance analysis
This matters because Roma's attacking depth appears heavily reduced, which can materially alter chance creation and finishing expectation. Atalanta look more stable overall, but their own forward-line uncertainty and Hien's absence create some defensive and attacking variance. For football markets, late lineup confirmation would be important because the pre-match balance may shift on final striker and attacking-midfield selections.
Roma may be weakened more than Atalanta by personnel absences, slightly tilting the match outlook unless final line-ups improve their attack.
Treat Roma's absences as a negative attacking signal and wait for confirmed line-ups to refine any match model.