Atalanta vs Bologna prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 2nd round of Italy's Serie A, Atalanta vs Bologna will take place on August 31, 2026. The visitors certainly will not surrender without a fight.
Atalanta vs Bologna: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Bergamo club parted ways with long-serving manager Gasperini a year ago. Without him, they dropped off somewhat, although not critically, finishing seventh with 59 points. As a result, the Italians entered the Conference League, where they edged past Hapoel Tel Aviv in qualifying thanks to a single goal across the two legs. In Serie A, they also beat Sassuolo in a more convincing fashion, 2-1.
The Bologna side finished just three points behind their current opponents after a couple of solid seasons in 2025/2026. They eventually collected 56 points to finish eighth, missing out on European football this time. They opened the current campaign against Lazio and suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat.
De Ketelaere and company averaged 1.34 goals per match last season while conceding roughly a third fewer, at 0.95. Their opponents had a more balanced record, scoring 1.29 goals and conceding 1.21 per game.
Head to Head matches: Atalanta vs Bologna
The sides have each recorded two victories in their last four head-to-head meetings.
The hosts are rightly considered the favorites in this matchup. We believe they can deliver a victory here (odds – 1.91).
Atalanta vs Bologna: Key Statistics and Trends
- Atalanta have won four of their last five matches.
- Bologna have suffered three consecutive defeats.
Atalanta vs Bologna: Possible Starting Lineups
Atalanta play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Carnesecchi - Bernasconi, Scalvini, Kossounou, Bellanova - Éderson, Gaetano, Samardžić - Raspadori, Zalewski, Scamacca. Christensen, Hien and Sulemana will all miss the match, while Anahora is also doubtful.
Bologna play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Skorupski - Miranda, Heggem, Helland, Zortea - Ferguson, El Azzouzi - Cambiaghi, Odegard, Orsolini - Piccoli
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