Talented Inter should start the season in style

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Atalanta v Roma5pm
Atalanta are unlikely to match last season's fourth-place effort after losing Andrea Conti and Franck Kessie but they have been aggressive in the transfer market and are well up to giving Roma a test.

Roma look weaker without the departed Mohamed Salah and Antonio Rudiger, while loan goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has also moved on and it may take time for new sporting director Monchi to work his magic in the capital.

Recommendation
Atalanta +0.25 on Asian handicap
1pt 10-11 Paddy Power

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Key stat
Only Juventus conceded fewer home goals than Atalanta's 18 in Serie A last season.

Inter v Fiorentina7.45pm

Inter missed out on European qualification last season but the appointment of Luciano Spalletti should make them a better unit this season with plenty of quality in the ranks.

Fiorentina have sold the crown jewels this summer, including Matias Vecino and Borja Valero to Inter, and they will do well to get anywhere near the European spots under Stefano Pioli, who was in the home dugout last term.

Recommendation
Inter -0.75 on Asian handicap
2pts 4-6 Paddy Power

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Key stat
Last season's two matches between the clubs produced 15 goals.