won 105 of 323 settled GS picks · +117.8u profit · this pick: Donyell Malen to score @ 2.04 · 4 units
⚡ Why this pick
Malen scored twice in Roma's 4-0 win over Lecce.
He followed with three goals against Fiorentina.
Isak Hien is absent from Atalanta's defensive options.
Dybala and Rodrigo
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Roma
3-4-1-2
● Confirmed
21
Dybala
14
↓63′
Malen
86
↓55′
Mora
43
Wesley
17
Kone
4
Cristante
77
↓54′
Lulli
22
⚽
Hermoso
5
↓67′
N'Dicka
23
↓62′
Mancini
99
Svilar
Bench (15)
Nahuel Molina ↑54′ · Matias Soule ↑55′⚽ · Daniele Ghilardi ↑62′ · Santiago Castro ↑63′ · Leonardo Balerdi ↑67′ · Leonardo Balerdi ↑67′ · Devyne Rensch · Konstantinos Koulierakis · Marten de Roon · Niccolo Pisilli · Antonio Arena · Giorgio De Marzi · Pierluigi Gollini · Anass Salah-Eddine · Lorenzo Pellegrini
Coach · Gian Piero Gasperini
Match Preview
Roma vs Atalanta Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-03 21:47 UTC
Dybala and Malen lead Roma into high-stakes clash with Atalanta
Paulo Dybala stands at the heart of Roma’s attacking engine, his creative influence providing the spark that has defined their early season momentum. As Roma prepares to host Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico this Saturday, the Argentine playmaker’s ability to unlock tight spaces will be the primary focus for a home side looking to maintain their perfect start to the Serie A campaign.
The attacking partnership driving Roma's surge
Roma enters this matchday 3 fixture in formidable form, having dismantled Lecce and Fiorentina in their opening league outings. The partnership between Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen has been particularly lethal, with the duo contributing significantly to a goal-scoring run that has seen the team net eight times without reply in their first two Serie A matches. Their movement and clinical edge in the final third have been the defining features of a side that appears to have found a cohesive rhythm early in the season.
Defensive stability and the injury challenge
While the attack captures the headlines, Roma’s defensive unit has been equally impressive, keeping clean sheets in five of their last nine outings. However, the backline will face a stern test this weekend as they navigate the absence of Evan N'Dicka, who is sidelined through injury. The expected defensive quartet of Wesley, Mario Hermoso, Daniele Ghilardi, and Gianluca Mancini will need to remain disciplined to contain an Atalanta side that has proven difficult to break down.
Atalanta's disciplined road to Rome
Atalanta arrives in the capital having demonstrated remarkable defensive resilience of their own, recording clean sheets in five of their last eight matches. Their recent form includes a narrow victory over Bologna and success in their Conference League qualification tie against Hapoel Tel Aviv. With a squad expected to feature Jonathan Rowe, Gianluca Scamacca, and Charles De Ketelaere, the visitors possess the tactical flexibility to challenge Roma both in transition and through sustained pressure.
Historical tension in the head-to-head
Recent history between these two sides suggests a tightly contested affair, with Atalanta holding a slight edge in their previous league encounters. In their most recent meeting on 18 April 2026, the two sides played out a 1-1 draw, a result that reflected the fine margins often found when these clubs collide. With both teams showing defensive solidity in their recent outings, the battle in midfield between Roma's Rodrigo Mora and Atalanta’s Ederson could prove to be the decisive factor in controlling the tempo.
Tactical battle at the Olimpico
As the match unfolds, the tactical setup of both managers will be under the microscope. Roma will look to leverage their home advantage to maintain their scoring streak, while Atalanta’s ability to remain compact under pressure will be tested by the creative movement of Dybala. Expect a high-intensity encounter where the side that manages the transition moments most effectively will likely emerge with the points.
Atalanta
4-3-3
● Confirmed
99
↓66′
Elmas
9
↓46′
Scamacca
17
De Ketelaere
13
⚽↓79′
Ederson
70
Gaetano
10
↓66′
Samardzic
23
↓73′
Kolasinac
42
Scalvini
3
Kossounou
16
Bellanova
29
Carnesecchi
Bench (13)
Nikola Krstovic ↑46′ · Mario Pasalic ↑66′ · Nicola Zalewski ↑66′ · Davide Zappacosta ↑73′ · Franck Kessie ↑79′ · Jonathan Rowe · Giacomo Raspadori · Thomas Kristensen · Relja Obric · Lorenzo Bernasconi · Marco Sportiello · Kamaldeen Sulemana · Isak Hien
Coach · Maurizio Sarri
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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