Roma appear to be finding some real form at just the right time and will be aiming to boost their top-four hopes when they head to Atalanta on Monday.
The Giallorossi booked their spot in the last four of the Europa League with Thursday's 4-1 win over Feyenoord in a rematch of last season's Conference League final and have won their last three Serie A games to nil.
Atalanta have been inconsistent, losing their last home game 2-0 to Bologna and, after drawing 1-1 at Fiorentina last Monday, are in danger of missing out on the European places.
La Dea won September's reverse fixture, but a run of one home win in four hints that they are facing Jose Mourinho's men at precisely the wrong time.
Atalanta vs Roma Betting Tips
- Roma to win @ 21/10
- #PickYourPunt - Under 2.5 Goals and Roger Ibanez to be carded @ 4/1
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Ademola Lookman (thigh) and Mario Pasalic (ankle) are both doubts for Atalanta, while Matteo Ruggeri is back on the sidelines with a muscular injury and joins Hans Hateboer (knee) as a long-term absentee.
Gian Piero Gasperini also has a decision to make in goal after dropping first-choice goalkeeper Juan Musso against Fiorentina. Marco Sportiello started in his place and could continue.
Both Chris Smalling and Geoginio Wijnaldum are doubts for Roma after picking up unspecified injuries against Feyenoord.
Paulo Dybala and Tammy Abraham are expected to start in attack, while Roger Ibanez should come back into the defence. However, Ola Solbakken (shoulder) and Rick Karsdorp (knee) are unavailable.
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Roma to win @ 21/10
Roma's form hints that Mourinho is rediscovering his magic at just the right time in the season and he is again likely to set his side up to grind out the victory in Bergamo.
In contrast, Atalanta have not beaten a team above them in the table since February's 2-0 win at Lazio and their run-in, which features fixtures against Juventus and Inter Milan, puts their European qualification hopes in real danger.
The Giallorossi won 4-1 on their last trip to Bergamo and that outcome could be repeated, with 8/1 available for a 1-0 Correct Score in favour of the away side.
Football Betting Odds
#PickYourPunt - Under 2.5 Goals and Roger Ibanez to be carded @ 4/1
Either way, it promises to be a tight game, with the pair's last two meetings both featuring just one goal.
Mourinho's men will look to battle it out and could see the pressure come on, potentially leading to cautions.
Having already received eight Serie A cautions this season, Ibanez looks a suitable candidate to be sanctioned again and is the type of rugged rearguard operator who will not think twice about taking one for the team.
The 24-year-old received a yellow in last season's win at the Gewiss Stadium and adds extra value to bet builders.
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