Serie A: Roma vs. Atalanta – Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV
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A preview of the Serie A fixture between Roma and Atalanta, including probable starting line-ups and broadcast information.
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Attributed to original sourceEither Roma or Atalanta will see their perfect starts to the 2026-27 Serie A season come to an end on Saturday evening as the Giallorossi host La Dea in an early top-of-the table clash at the Stadio Olimpico.
Kick-off this evening is due at 19.45 BST.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side sat at the top of the Serie A standings at the end of the second round of fixtures last weekend, having picked up back-to-back 4-0 victories over Fiorentina and most recently Lecce at the start of the new campaign.
LECCE, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Donyell Malen of AS Roma scores his team’s opening goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on August 31, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images) Centre-forward Donyell Malen has got his Serie A career off to a flying start, with five goals in two matches at the start of this season and an overall record of 19 goals from 20 league matches since joining Roma from Aston Villa in January.
Maurizio Sarri has also got his reign as Atalanta head coach off to a winning start with victories at home against Sassuolo and Bologna in his first two league matches in charge.
Team news There had been concerns in the Giallorossi camp earlier this week that Paulo Dybala was at risk of missing out for the visit of Gasperini’s former side on Saturday evening.
ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Donyell Malen with Paulo Dybala and Wesley Franca of AS Roma celebrates during the Serie A match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on August 24, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) However, according to the latest updates, he is back in contention and is pushing to be included in the starting line-up. Matias Soule is the likely option to join Malen and Rodrigo Mora in attack if Dybala starts on the bench.
Evan Ndicka was not involved against Lecce last weekend but is also pushing to return to the starting XI and could replace Daniele Ghilardi in the back three.
Summer signings Santiago Castro, Nahuel Molina, Marten De Roon and Kostantinos Kouulierakis are likely to start on the bench.
Maurizio Sarri could hand Franck Kessie his second Atalanta debut on Saturday evening, but the Ivorian is most likely to be introduced from the subs bench in the second half. Jonathan Rowe could also be introduced for his first Dea appearance following his €40m move from Bologna .
Franck Kessie salutes in front of the Atalanta logo (@atalanta_bc) According to Sky Sport Italia , Sarri could stick with the same side that beat Bologna last weekend, but there is a possibility that he goes with Lazar Samardzic over Mario Pasalic in midfield, or Elfji Elmas over Giacomo Raspadori in attack.
Roma vs. Atalanta: Probable line-ups Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Kone, Cristante, Wesley; Dybala, Mora; Malen.
Atalanta (4-3-3): Carnesecchi; Zappacosta, Kossounou, Scalvini, Bernasconi; Pasalic, Gaetano, Ederson; De Ketelaere, Scamacca, Raspadori.
Where to watch Roma vs. Atalanta ROME, ITALY – MAY 17: SS Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri and AS Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini react during the Serie A match between AS Roma and SS Lazio at Stadio Olimpico on May 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Tonight’s game will be available to watch live and exclusively on DAZN in the UK. Supporters in the USA are able to tune in via Paramount+.
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Football Italia previews the upcoming Serie A clash between Roma and Atalanta, providing the probable starting line-ups for both sides ahead of kick-off. The article also details where fans can watch the match on TV. As two of Italy's more attack-minded clubs, the fixture carries significant weight in the Serie A standings, with both teams aiming to secure points in their respective campaigns.
Chance analysis
Roma and Atalanta meet in a Serie A fixture that has implications for the upper half of the table. Atalanta have consistently been one of Italy's most tactically progressive sides under Gian Piero Gasperini, while Roma's identity has evolved with their own coaching setup. The probable line-ups published ahead of kick-off offer an early window into how each manager plans to approach the match — from pressing structure to attacking width. With European qualification spots likely in play, both sides have plenty to fight for at the Stadio Olimpico.
Probable line-ups for both Roma and Atalanta may shift prediction models once the teams are officially confirmed, particularly affecting attacking output expectations.