Match report

Atalanta Secures Crucial Victory Over AS Roma 1-0 In Serie A

Atalanta
Atalanta
1–0
FT
AS Roma
AS Roma
Jan 3, 2026

Atalanta secured a narrow victory over AS Roma on Tuesday night by a scoreline of 1-0. The win was a significant one for Gian Piero Gasperini's side as they edged out the formidable Giallorossi, who struggled to break down Atalanta's resolute defense throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Goal: G. Scalvini (12') - Assist by N. Zalewski
  • • Yellow Cards: Marten de Roon (Atalanta) 19', Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma) 43'
  • • Substitutions: H. Ahanor for S. Kolasinac (Atalanta), Wesley Franca for J. Ziolkowski (AS Roma)
  • • VAR Decision: Goal cancelled by G. Scamacca in the 31st minute
  • • Final Score: Atalanta 1 - AS Roma 0

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 29 M. Carnesecchi (G)
  • 42 G. Scalvini (D)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 23 S. Kolasinac (D)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 15 M. De Roon (M)
  • 13 Ederson (M)
  • 47 L. Bernasconi (M)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
  • 59 N. Zalewski (F)
  • 9 G. Scamacca (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 4 I. Hien
  • 6 Y. Musah
  • 7 K. Sulemana
  • 8 M. Pasalic
  • 10 L. Samardzic
  • 44 M. Brescianini
  • 69 H. Ahanor
  • 70 D. Maldini
  • 90 N. Krstovic

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Svilar (G)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 24 J. Ziolkowski (D)
  • 22 M. Hermoso (D)
  • 19 Z. Celik (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 17 M. Kone (M)
  • 2 D. Rensch (M)
  • 18 M. Soule (F)
  • 21 P. Dybala (F)
  • 11 E. Ferguson (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. S. Vasquez Llach
  • 95 P. Gollini
  • 3 Angelino
  • 9 A. Dovbyk
  • 12 K. Tsimikas
  • 43 Wesley Franca
  • 60 A. Romano
  • 61 N. Pisilli
  • 76 J. Mirra
  • 77 E. Lulli
  • 87 D. Ghilardi
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    12' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Scalvini · Assist: N. Zalewski
  2. Atalanta
    19' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    Marten de Roon

    Foul

  3. Atalanta
    26' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Kolasinac · On: H. Ahanor
  4. Atalanta
    31' Atalanta Var · Goal cancelled
    G. Scamacca
  5. AS Roma
    43' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mancini

    Foul

  6. AS Roma
    45'+3 AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hermoso

    Foul

  7. AS Roma
    46' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ziolkowski · On: Wesley Franca
  8. Atalanta
    59' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Scalvini · On: I. Hien
  9. Atalanta
    59' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Zalewski · On: Yunus Musah
  10. AS Roma
    60' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Ferguson · On: A. Dovbyk
  11. AS Roma
    60' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Rensch · On: K. Tsimikas
  12. AS Roma
    66' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Soule · On: S. El Shaarawy
  13. Atalanta
    72' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Éderson · On: D. Maldini
  14. Atalanta
    72' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Scamacca · On: N. Krstovic
  15. AS Roma
    83' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Manu Koné · On: N. Pisilli

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta AS Roma
Fouls 16 15
Pass Accuracy 77% 81%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 384 462
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 1.88 0.78
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 296 376
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atalanta's early goal by Scalvini (12') set the tone for the match and put pressure on AS Roma to chase the game.
  • ▸ The cancellation of a potential second goal by G. Scamacca due to VAR in the 31st minute kept AS Roma within striking distance, but they struggled to find an equalizer.