AS Roma - Atalanta Bergamo live - Football

AS Roma take on Atalanta Bergamo on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 BST at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, in Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Serie A season. The Giallorossi arrive having won their first two league fixtures by an identical 4:0 scoreline - against Fiorentina and away at Lecce - without conceding a single goal in the Italian top flight this season; meanwhile, Atalanta have won four of their last five across all competitions. The head-to-head record favours the visitors: four wins in the last five Serie A meetings, with Roma unable to claim a single victory in that spell.

Match Info: AS Roma vs Atalanta Bergamo

The match between AS Roma and Atalanta Bergamo takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 19:45 BST at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, as part of Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Serie A season.

Where to Watch AS Roma vs Atalanta Bergamo?

Viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland can watch the clash between AS Roma and Atalanta Bergamo live on DAZN UK, available via app or browser on a wide range of devices. DAZN has become the primary home of Serie A coverage in the UK and Ireland.

In the United States, the match is available on Fubo TV, Paramount+, and CBS Sports Golazo (TV), while Spanish-speaking audiences can tune in on Telemundo and its streaming counterpart Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. Canadian fans can access the game through DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, or VIVA.

In Italy - home of both clubs' domestic rivalry - the game is broadcast on DAZN Italia, Sky Sport Calcio, Sky Sport 4K, and Sky Go Italia, as well as on NOW TV. Across the MENA region, STARZPLAY holds the rights in countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and Morocco. Fans in Australia can catch the action on beIN Sports Connect Australia or beIN SPORTS 3 Australia.

Match between AS Roma and Atalanta Bergamo - Preview

The meeting of AS Roma and Atalanta Bergamo at the Stadio Olimpico is the standout fixture of Matchday 3, pitting two sides who have each made a perfect start to the 2026/27 Serie A season against one another in an early-season summit clash.

Roma's opening two league fixtures have been nothing short of spectacular. A 4:0 home demolition of Fiorentina set the tone, before an equally dominant 4:0 win away at Lecce confirmed that the early-season sharpness was no coincidence. Eight goals scored and zero conceded in the league represents an exceptional start - a signal of intent to the rest of the division. Playing at the Stadio Olimpico in front of their own supporters, Roma will be eager to claim a third consecutive Serie A win and establish themselves near the summit of the table.

That said, Atalanta arrive in Rome in equally impressive shape. Gian Piero Gasperini's side have won four of their last five matches across all competitions, including both Serie A outings - a 2:1 home win over Sassuolo and a 1:0 victory against Bologna. The Bergamo side have also progressed in the UEFA Europa Conference League, overcoming Hapoel Tel Aviv through a goalless draw at home and a 1:0 away win. A side that knows how to grind out results and play with tactical discipline, Atalanta are exactly the kind of opponent capable of disrupting Roma's early-season momentum - and their head-to-head record against the Giallorossi makes them more than capable of leaving Rome with the points.

Head-to-Head: AS Roma vs Atalanta Bergamo

Recent history between these two clubs tells a clear story: Atalanta have firmly held the upper hand, winning four of the last five Serie A encounters, with Roma's only return being a 1:1 draw in April 2026 - a rivalry record that will weigh on the minds of the home side as they prepare for Saturday's fixture.

The five most recent head-to-head meetings between AS Roma and Atalanta Bergamo:

• 18 April 2026 - Serie A - AS Roma 1:1 Atalanta
• 3 January 2026 - Serie A - Atalanta 1:0 AS Roma
• 12 May 2025 - Serie A - Atalanta 2:1 AS Roma
• 2 December 2024 - Serie A - AS Roma 0:2 Atalanta
• 12 May 2024 - Serie A - Atalanta 2:1 AS Roma

AS Roma - Recent Form

AS Roma have made one of the most eye-catching starts to a Serie A season in recent memory, winning both league fixtures by an identical 4:0 scoreline while keeping a clean sheet in each.

The campaign opened with a statement performance at the Stadio Olimpico, where Roma swept aside Fiorentina 4:0, signalling their attacking intent from the very first matchday. They followed it up with a commanding away performance in Lecce, where another 4:0 victory underlined the quality and depth of the current squad. Across two league games, 8 goals scored and none conceded is a remarkable return that speaks to both offensive efficiency and defensive solidity.

During pre-season, Roma's results were more mixed: a 4:1 win over Newport County, a 2:2 draw against Borussia Dortmund, and a 3:0 defeat to Brighton. Those friendlies have since been rendered irrelevant by the brilliance of the competitive performances. Roma head into this encounter as a side in outstanding league form, though their recent head-to-head record with Atalanta serves as a reminder that seasonal momentum does not always override individual match history.

Atalanta Bergamo - Recent Form

Atalanta Bergamo enter this fixture having won four of their last five matches across all competitions, with only a goalless draw against Hapoel Tel Aviv interrupting an otherwise dominant run of results.

In Serie A, Atalanta have secured back-to-back wins: a 2:1 home victory over Sassuolo was followed by a 1:0 win against Bologna - both efficient performances that underline Gasperini's side are well-drilled at both ends of the pitch. In the UEFA Europa Conference League, they faced Hapoel Tel Aviv across two legs, drawing 0:0 at home before claiming a 1:0 win in Israel to progress. Prior to the competitive season, Atalanta also beat Athletic Club 1:0 in a pre-season friendly.

The numbers paint a picture of a compact, well-organised team that is difficult to break down. Atalanta's unbeaten run across five matches, combined with their excellent recent record against Roma specifically, makes them a genuinely dangerous proposition even on the road at the Stadio Olimpico.

Facts and Statistics

AS Roma and Atalanta Bergamo have produced some of Serie A's most compelling recent duels, with the balance of power shifting decisively in Atalanta's favour over the past two seasons. This fixture carries with it a weight of history and, this season, the additional intrigue of two sides both desperate to maintain their perfect starts to the campaign.

• Atalanta have won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head Serie A meetings with AS Roma.
• AS Roma have failed to win any of their last 5 encounters with Atalanta - their sole return being a 1:1 draw in April 2026.
• Roma have scored 8 goals and conceded 0 in their two Serie A matches this season - a flawless attacking and defensive record at this stage of the campaign.
• Atalanta are unbeaten across their last 5 matches in all competitions (4 wins, 1 draw).
• The last 5 head-to-head meetings have produced 16 goals in total - an average of 3.2 goals per match.