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Spal v Atalanta

FreeSports, 7.45pm

Last year's surprise third-place finishers Atalanta kick off their Serie A season by travelling to Spal. Gian Piero Gasperini's side may struggle to match last season's exploits while juggling a place in the Champions League for the first time.

However, Atalanta have retained the majority of last season's squad and added Luis Muriel from Sevilla and they can start with a win. Spal are likely to be drawn into the relegation battle this season but can score in defeat.

Recommendation
Atalanta & both teams to score
1pt 3-1 general

Key stat
Spal have scored in each of their last 11 Serie A games.

Roma v Genoa

Premier Sports, 7.45pm

Roma start the campaign as heavy favourites to defeat Genoa despite the arrival of new manager Paulo Fonseca and the loss of star players Kostas Manolas and Stephan El Shaarawy.

The hosts will look to continue their dominance at the Stadio Olimpico, where they lost only twice last season. Genoa's poor away form - they failed to win any of their last nine league games on the road - saw them narrowly avoid relegation and they are unlikely to upset the odds.

Recommendation
Roma to win by one goal
1pt 13-5 bet365

Key stat
Five of Roma's last seven home wins in Serie A were by one goal.

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