Roma and Atalanta put perfect Serie A records on the line

Roma and Atalanta meet in the third round of Serie A on 5 September 2026, with both sides looking to maintain their 100% starts to the new league season.

Roma have taken maximum points from their opening two matches and arrive among the early leaders of Serie A. The capital club began their campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory against Fiorentina before producing another convincing result against Lecce, winning by the same scoreline.

That second four-goal success underlined Roma’s strong start and leaves them entering this fixture with considerable confidence. Their performances so far have also made them the bookmakers’ favourites to win the meeting with Atalanta.

Atalanta have matched Roma’s record in the league, having also won both of their opening fixtures. The Bergamo-based side began with a 2-1 victory against Sassuolo, then followed it with a narrow 1-0 win over Bologna.

The club, also known by the nickname “the Goddess”, have had a demanding schedule outside the domestic competition. Between their two league games, Atalanta negotiated the play-off stage of the Conference League and secured their place in the league phase of the tournament.

That progress means Atalanta come into the match with momentum in both domestic and European football. Their latest league victory against Bologna was achieved without conceding, while Roma have scored eight goals across their first two Serie A games.

Form and head-to-head record

The available statistics point to a closely contested match despite Roma being rated as the favourites.

Roma have won three of their past five matches, while Atalanta have recorded four victories in their last five games. Both teams have also begun the current Serie A campaign with two wins from two.

The most recent meeting between the clubs ended level, with the sides drawing 1-1. That result provides a reminder that the previous head-to-head encounter was evenly balanced, even though Roma’s stronger goal-scoring record at the start of this season has made them the leading choice in the pre-match assessment.

The match brings together two unbeaten teams with identical league records, but contrasting recent outcomes in the available statistics. Roma’s back-to-back 4-0 wins have made them the more prominent side in the build-up, while Atalanta’s four victories in their last five matches highlight the visitors’ own consistency.

Prediction

The expectation is that both teams will score at least once. With Roma having found the net eight times in their opening two league fixtures and Atalanta also winning both of their Serie A matches, the game is expected to be entertaining and open.

The prediction is therefore for a productive contest in which Roma and Atalanta each manage to score. Roma remain the match favourites, but Atalanta’s recent form and their previous 1-1 meeting suggest they should provide a serious test.

Betting and where to watch

The article lists betting odds as part of its pre-match information but does not provide specific prices. It says bookmaker options are available following quick registration.

The listed sources are Winline, at winline.ru, and Fon.bet, at fon.bet.