Two camps who will be hoping to extend on their 100% start to proceedings, Roma will welcome Atalanta to the Stadio Olimpico for a Serie A showdown on Saturday night.Ahead of another stacked weekend schedule from across Europe’s elite domestic leagues, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.Verdict: Roma winBest Odds: 17/20Bookmaker: BetUSRomaStarting with the hosts, gaining a string of plaudits last season as they clinched a bronze medal finish among Italy’s elite, Roma also punched themselves a lucrative Champions League ticket. Clearly relishing life under the guidance of ex-Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini, the Wolves will be looking to make another public statement here. Opening up the 2026/27 campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory against Fiorentina on August 24th, Roma were last seen producing another sensational display. Landing another routine 4-0 romp away at Lecce, Saturday’s hosts have gained a real reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Likewise, continuing on from last season, Gasperini’s high-flying squad have won all of their previous seven consecutive Serie A showdowns – a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate against Atalanta on April 18th.Roma Team NewsNot making a single appearance across any competition since the start of April, Italian international Lorenzo Pellegrini remains on the sidelines with a thigh issue. Likewise, academy graduate Muhammed Bah is still recovering from a long-term knee injury and faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines.Embarking on what has been an astonishing start to life in Rome and making his move from Aston Villa a permanent one over the summer, Donyell Malen has already notched five Serie A strikes in his first two appearances and will spearhead Gasperini’s attack. Putting pen to paper on a new deal back in July, Paulo Dybala will join Malen in the final third.AtalantaAs for the visitors, limping their way over the finishing line last season as they could only muster a single victory from any of their final eight domestic showdowns across all competitions, many were wondering if Atalanta would show any signs of a hangover this time around. However, punching their Europa Conference League group stage ticket last month as they snatched a 1-0 aggregate win against Hapoel Tel Aviv, new boss Maurizio Sarri has made an immediate impact since arriving in Bergamo. Getting the 2026/27 campaign underway with a 2-1 victory at home against Saussolo on August 23rd, Atalanta should also be excited by a shock record at the Stadio Olimpico. In fact, La Dea are unbeaten in each of their last four consecutive Serie A trips to Rome (two wins, two draws).Atalanta Team NewsCompleting a permanent switch from domestic rivals Bologna on Deadline Day, one-time Norwich City youngster Jonathan Rowe looks set to make his Atalanta debut here. However, all dealing with respective injury issues, La Dea will be unable to call upon the trio of Thomas Kristensen, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Swedish international Isak Hien.Coming off the bench and bagging what proved to be the winner against Bologna last weekend, former Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzic could be handed a full recall. Eventually staying put in Bergamo after watching a big-money move to Manchester United collapse this summer, Brazilian ace Emerson will start in the middle of the park.Roma vs Atalanta Key Factors to ConsiderWhen Roma and Atalanta last met for a Serie A showdown back on April 28th, Saturday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate at the Stadio Olimpico.Continuing on from last season, Roma have won all of their previous seven consecutive Serie A showdowns – a run that stems back to that 1-1 draw against in April.In fact, the Wolves have remarkably registered 25 points from their last nine Serie A battles.Including a Serie A brace last weekend, Donyell Malen has remarkably registered five goals in his opening two top-flight appearances.La Dea are unbeaten in all of their previous four Serie A trips to the Stadio Olimpico (two wins, two draws).ConclusionTwo camps who can boast a 100% start to proceedings, all eyes will fall on the Stadio Olimpico this weekend. While Atalanta might hold a shock recent record in Rome, they will be more than aware that they face a stern examination on Saturday night. Watching Roma open up the 2026/27 campaign with consecutive 4-0 victories against Fiorentina and Lecce over the past fortnight, Gasperini will be looking to get one over on his former employers this weekend.Verdict: Roma winBest Odds: 17/20Bookmaker: BetUSThe post Prediction: Roma vs Atalanta appeared first on SoccerNews.