Football Bet of the Day for Monday: Retegui to shine as Atalanta host Roma in a crucial Serie A clash.
One of our trusted experts, known for his deep knowledge of Italian football, has picked this game as Today’s Best Bet, and the selection makes plenty of sense.
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Expert Tip: Atalanta vs Roma
John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Mateo Retegui to score anytime
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Reasoning Atalanta, chasing a top-four spot, host Roma with in-form Mateo Retegui one goal from a club record 25th league strike. Roma’s solid defence faces a stern test in Bergamo.
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Key Stats:
- Atalanta have scored 99 goals across all competitions this season, nearing a century for the fifth time in six years.
- Roma boast 15 clean sheets this Serie A campaign, with Mile Svilar at the heart of their defensive resurgence.
- The Giallorossi have gone 16 games unbeaten, collecting the most points in Serie A since the start of 2025.
Rationale:
With Atalanta pushing to secure their top-four finish, this clash with Roma promises to be a tightly contested encounter. Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have rediscovered their scoring touch, hitting four past Monza in their last outing, and they will be motivated to secure Champions League football. Key to this attacking threat is Mateo Retegui, who is one goal away from breaking the club’s long-standing single-season scoring record, having already netted 24 times in the league this term. The Italian forward’s instinct in the box and ability to find space make him a constant danger to any defence.
Roma, while defensively solid under Claudio Ranieri, have shown vulnerability against free-scoring sides, particularly when on the road. Although they boast the league’s best defensive record in 2025, their recent away form against Atalanta has been poor, including four losses in their last five visits to Bergamo. With Lookman’s potential absence likely pushing more creative responsibility onto the likes of Charles De Ketelaere and Zappacosta, Retegui should find himself at the centre of Atalanta’s attacking moves.
In what could be a cagey affair, the striker’s eye for goal and Atalanta’s aggressive style at home make a Retegui anytime scorer bet a strong choice, especially as the hosts aim to break the 100-goal barrier this season.
Best Bet: Mateo Retegui to score anytime
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