Atalanta vs Cagliari prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 12, 2026
In the 4th round of Serie A on September 12, 2026, Atalanta will face Cagliari. The visitors will try to cause problems for the clear favourites.
Atalanta vs Cagliari team news and expert analysis
The Bergamo club brought a successful chapter under Gasperini to an end in 2025. Without him, they struggled to finish seventh. That position sent the Italians into the Conference League, where they eliminated Hapoel Tel Aviv in qualifying thanks to the only goal scored across the two legs. At the same time, they began their domestic campaign with victories over Sassuolo and Bologna. They did, however, lose 1-2 to Roma.
The Sardinian side finished the spring in a high-for-them 14th place with 43 points. They began the current campaign with victories, beating Arezzo in the cup and Parma in Serie A. They then suffered an expected defeat to Inter. Their subsequent cup clash with Verona also ended in defeat. Against Lecce in the latest round, however, they lost 0-1.
De Ketelaere and company scored 1.33 goals per game in the opening rounds while conceding one per match. The islanders have averaged just 0.67 goals per game while conceding 0.33.
Head to Head matches: Atalanta vs Cagliari
The sides have recorded three wins apiece in their last seven encounters. They also beat each other during last season.
The stronger team will be playing at home. They should win in Bergamo (odds – 1.60).
Atalanta vs Cagliari: key statistics and trends
- Atalanta won three matches in a row before their defeat to Roma
- 67% of Atalanta's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 2.33 goals per game
- Cagliari have won three of their last five matches
- Cagliari's matches do not end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 1.0 goal per game
Atalanta vs Cagliari: Possible starting lineups
Atalanta play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Carnesecchi - Kolasinac, Scalvini, Kossounou, Zappacosta - Ederson, Gaetano, Pasalic - Raspadori, Scamacca, De Ketelaere
Cagliari play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Caprile - Obert, Kameho, Deiola, Ze Pedro - Winks, Romano - Fazzini, Maldini, Adopo - Mendy
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