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>Atalanta vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips – 31/08/2026
Atalanta welcome Bologna to the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday evening as the 2026-27 Serie A campaign gets underway. Both sides finished within touching distance of each other last term, seventh and eighth respectively, and each harbour ambitions of pushing back towards European contention. For La Dea, a Conference League play-off round awaits later in the autumn, lending extra urgency to a fast start domestically. Bologna, meanwhile, will be keen to prove last season's competitiveness was no flash in the pan. The stakes feel significant even at this early juncture.
Match Analysis
Atalanta enter Round 2 as clear favorites at 1.90, backed by a superior defensive record last season and a dominant all-time H2H series. Gasperini's side conceded just 36 Serie A goals and kept 13 clean sheets, underlining their structural solidity.
- 17 all-time Serie A wins against Bologna versus only 10 for the visitors in H2H meetings.
- 36 goals conceded last season, the markedly tighter defensive record compared to Bologna's 46.
- 13 clean sheets kept last campaign, reflecting Gasperini's well-drilled defensive organization at the Gewiss Stadium.
- 2-0 win at Bologna in January 2026 confirms Atalanta's quality even when traveling to difficult venues.
Bologna arrive at 4.00 facing a steep challenge, though their 1-0 win over Atalanta in May 2026 proves they can compete. Away form of WDLWL is inconsistent, and doubts over Vitik and Casale could further expose a backline already under pressure.
- 1-0 loss to Atalanta in January 2026 away highlights their vulnerability on the road against top opposition.
- 46 goals conceded last season, a significantly leakier defensive record than Atalanta's, raising structural concerns.
- Vitik and Casale both doubtful with thigh injuries, potentially leaving the backline short against Scamacca.
Key point: With Atalanta missing four key attackers and Bologna's own injury doubts, a low-scoring, cautious affair is plausible; the double chance home or draw in prose terms aligns with 1.90 as the safest complementary angle.
Form & Statistics: Atalanta vs Bologna
Atalanta
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Bologna
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Atalanta vs Bologna: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Atalanta vs Bologna
Atalanta
Starters
- 1 Marco Carnesecchi
- 2 Odilon Kossounou
- 3 Sead Kolasinac
- 4 Davide Zappacosta
- 5 Marten de Roon
- 6 Éderson
- 7 Mario Pasalic
- 8 Nicola Zalewski
- 9 Giacomo Raspadori
- 10 Nikola Krstovic
- 11 Gianluca Scamacca
Bench
- P. Vismara
- M. Sportiello
- R. Obric
- T. Kristensen
- L. Bernasconi
- A. Manzoni
- F. Cassa
- E. Silva
Absent
- Thomas Kristensen (injury)
- Kamaldeen Sulemana (injury)
- Giorgio Scalvini (injury)
- Isak Hien (injury)
- Honest Ahanor (injury)
- Charles De Ketelaere (injury)
- Lazar Samardzic (Knee injury (out indefinitely, reported Feb 2026))
Bologna
Starters
- 1 Lukasz Skorupski
- 2 Stefan Posch
- 3 Jhon Lucumí
- 4 Riccardo Calafiori
- 5 Victor Kristiansen
- 6 Lewis Ferguson
- 7 Remo Freuler
- 8 Michel Aebischer
- 9 Riccardo Orsolini
- 10 Santiago Castro
- 11 Federico Bernardeschi
Bench
- Federico Ravaglia
- Kevin Bonifazi
- Sam Beukema
- Charalambos Lykogiannis
- Oussama El Azzouzi
- Nikola Moro
- Dan Ndoye
- Jens Odgaard
- Joshua Zirkzee
Absent
- Juan Miranda (Knock (out indefinitely, reported Apr 2026))
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculative caveat ahead of this Serie A fixture, so the tactical picture may yet shift before kickoff. As things stand, Atalanta's 3-4-2-1 places Gianluca Scamacca as the focal point, with Raspadori and Krstovic offering support in the half-spaces behind him.
Bologna's 4-3-3 sets up as a compact, industrious counter to Gasperini's system, with Freuler and Ferguson providing the midfield engine to press and recycle. The 3-4-2-1 versus 4-3-3 contest promises a fascinating battle for the wide corridors, where Atalanta's wing-backs will be central to breaking down a disciplined visiting backline.
Our Verdict
Atalanta's double chance pick looks the strongest angle here. La Dea's home form reads superbly, with four wins and a draw from their last five, while Bologna's away record is patchy, collecting just two victories in five. Defensively, Atalanta conceded only 36 goals last term and kept 13 clean sheets, a significant edge over Bologna's 46 conceded. The home win at 1.90 carries genuine appeal, and covering the draw provides sensible insurance given Bologna's narrow 1-0 win in May. Back the hosts not to lose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Atalanta vs Bologna?
The most defensible wager here is the home or draw double chance, with Atalanta's odds available at 1.90. Gasperini's side boast a superior defensive record and have won 17 all-time Serie A meetings to Bologna's 10, yet injury disruptions to De Ketelaere, Hien and Sulemana introduce enough uncertainty to keep a draw firmly in contention.
What time does Atalanta vs Bologna kick off?
This Serie A fixture kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Monday, 31st August 2026, which corresponds to 20:45 local time in Bergamo. The match takes place at the Gewiss Stadium, Atalanta's home ground, where Gasperini's side will be looking to capitalise on a familiar and often formidable home advantage.
Where can I watch Atalanta vs Bologna on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for this fixture have not been confirmed in available pre-match information at this stage. Typically, Serie A matches are shown live via DAZN in Italy, with international rights held by various broadcasters depending on your territory. We recommend checking your local listings or official Serie A channels for the most up-to-date broadcast details.
What is Atalanta's recent record against Bologna?
The head-to-head record favours Atalanta, who have won 17 Serie A meetings to Bologna's 10. Most recently, Atalanta claimed a 2-0 victory at Bologna's ground in January 2026, underlining their quality. However, Bologna did beat Atalanta 1-0 as recently as May 2026, confirming the rivalry remains genuinely competitive.