Atalanta vs Bologna Prediction 31 August 2026
📢 The second round of Serie A is being rounded off with the meeting between Atalanta and Bologna. Both clubs are among the stronger sides in Italian football and are capable of competing for European places, including a Champions League spot. Their starts to the season have been contrasting, though: the hosts opened with a win, while the visitors lost. That is unlikely to dampen interest in the match at the New Balance Arena.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the years, the two sides have met 41 times, with Atalanta holding the upper hand: the Bergamo club have won 20 of those meetings, Bologna have won 12, and 9 have ended in draws. Last season they exchanged away clean-sheet victories - Atalanta won 2-0 first, then Bologna took revenge with a 1-0 win. Both matches were fairly even, with neither side holding a clear advantage.
Head-to-head statistics Atalanta - Bologna
Atalanta Team Overview
🔵 Despite the season having only just begun, Atalanta are already preparing for their fourth official match. Alongside the opening round of Serie A, where they edged Sassuolo 2-1 at home, the club have also played a two-legged tie against Hapoel Tel Aviv in the final qualifying round of the Conference League. The so-called Queen of the Provincials eventually made it through to the league phase of the third-tier European competition, but it was far from straightforward for the team and their supporters: after a 0-0 draw at home, Atalanta won on neutral ground by just 1-0.
⚫ The second leg against Hapoel was also far from ideal in terms of performance. Possession was split evenly between the two sides (50% each), and the shot counts were roughly level too (14 versus 12). Atalanta's xG advantage over their opponents was minimal as well (1.02 versus 0.89). Many had expected Maurizio Sarri's side to have little trouble with such opposition, but these two matches only confirmed that Atalanta are some way short of their best form.
Match Results: Atalanta
Bologna Team Overview
🔴 Unlike Atalanta, Bologna have played just one official match so far. Last week they hosted Lazio in the opening round of Serie A, and it did not go well - they lost 0:1.
🔵 Domenico Tedesco's side actually looked noticeably more threatening in attack. Bologna had more possession, more shots and created more dangerous chances, but a poor five-minute spell at the start of the second half ultimately cost them three points. After conceding, the hosts pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way past Christos Mandas, who was outstanding on his line.
Match Results: Bologna
Latest news
Atalanta
❌ Atalanta have three injury concerns heading into the second matchday. Isak Hien is still recovering from a hamstring injury and Kamaldin Sulemana from a knee injury, with both expected to return around the start of October. Thomas Kristensen has a hip problem, so his participation in the match remains in doubt.
Bologna
❌ Bologna have one confirmed absence. Oussama El Azzouzi is recovering from a thigh injury and is not expected to return until towards the end of September.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Despite the quality of both sides, their recent head-to-head meetings have rarely produced many goals. In the last five matches between them, neither side scored more than two goals, and in four of those games only one team managed to score. On that basis, Total Goals - Under 2.5 at 1.99* looks worth considering.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Last season Atalanta were one of Serie A's leading teams for corners won, averaging 5.7 per match - only Inter had a higher figure. Bologna were not far behind either, averaging 4.8 corners per game and finishing seventh in that ranking. Against that backdrop, Total Corners - Over 8.5 at 1.63* is an interesting option.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Recent head-to-head meetings between Atalanta and Bologna have not been particularly feisty affairs. Last season, the match in Bergamo produced just two yellow cards between the two sides, while in Bologna the referee showed only one booking - and that was to Atalanta's head coach at the time. Total Yellow Cards - Under 3.5 at 1.43* therefore looks a logical bet.
* Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
According to the bookmakers, Atalanta are favourites for the upcoming match, though much of that is down to the home advantage factor. In terms of actual play, neither side has been particularly impressive so far. Three goals across two matches for Atalanta - against Hapoel and the home game with Sassuolo combined - is well below what their supporters would have expected. Add to that the fact that recent head-to-head meetings between these two sides have regularly been low-scoring affairs, and the case for Total Goals - Under 2.5 only grows stronger. The expected score is 0-0.
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Betting Tips: Atalanta - Bologna
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