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Atalanta vs Bologna Prediction, Tips & Odds

Atalanta vs Bologna

Serie ARegular Season - 2
Atalanta
#8 · Serie A
LWWWD
1 - 0
New Balance Arena, Bergamo
Referee: D. Doveri
Bologna
#15 · Serie A
LLLLW
★ OUR PICK
Atalanta to Win
Solid home form and superior underlying numbers over Bologna make Atalanta the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.97
BEST ODDS
Value found: Bookmakers offer average 1.92 (implied 52.1%) for Atalanta to Win. Our experts calculate a 56.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.77). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (56.6% vs 52.1%), driven by Atalanta's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. The price even sits above our fair value, so you are paid more than the true probability suggests.

Match Preview

The model favours Atalanta to win against Bologna, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. As the current league leaders, Atalanta enters this match with a strong recent form, having secured three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. Their attacking prowess is evident, and they will look to build on this momentum as they start their campaign. Bologna, positioned just behind Atalanta in the standings, also comes into this match having shown some resilience. However, their recent form is less convincing, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings. While they have the capacity to challenge, they will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities to stand a chance against a strong Atalanta side. According to the model, Atalanta has a win probability of around 60% in this matchup. While they are favoured to take the three points, a potential pitfall could be an overreliance on their attacking players, which might leave them exposed at the back. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season to derive these insights.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Atalanta Win57%1.92
Draw23%3.56
Bologna Win20%4.03
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7553.1%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.9050.7%

Atalanta manage games at home, conceding just 1.26 goals per match. Bologna score 1.12 on the road.

Correct Score
Atalanta 1-1 Bologna
6.3815.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
Atalanta -1.5
3.5037%

Atalanta have been the stronger side, winning 45% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.38
15.7%
1-0
6.91
14.5%
2-1
8.30
12.3%
2-0
8.86
11.3%
0-0
9.92
10.1%
0-1
10.85
9.2%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.7% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Atalanta clean sheets, in line with their 32% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Atalanta
-0.0
1.41
Bologna
+0.0
2.90
Atalanta
-0.3
1.67
Bologna
+0.3
3.40
Atalanta
-0.5
1.85
Bologna
+0.5
3.80
Atalanta
-1.5
3.50
Bologna
+1.5
9.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Atalanta are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Atalanta vs Bologna
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.903.503.901.851.901.752.00
Marathonbet
1.943.644.151.911.911.751.96
Betfair
1.953.504.101.901.871.752.00
Pinnacle
1.953.664.101.961.94
SBO
1.913.443.791.971.91
William Hill
1.853.504.001.752.00
Bet365
1.913.504.001.911.911.752.00
1xBet
1.973.704.221.971.971.751.98
Unibet
1.863.454.101.921.871.762.00
Betano
1.953.654.151.931.931.752.00
Superbet
1.953.604.001.901.901.782.00
BetVictor
1.903.603.901.841.821.732.00

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
90.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
73.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
49.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
29.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAtalanta or Draw
80%1.24
12Atalanta or Bologna
77%1.28
X2Draw or Bologna
43%1.89

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (evenly matched 4-4)
4 Atalanta2 Draw4 Bologna
07 Jan
Bologna
0-2
Atalanta
Serie A
Apr 25
Atalanta
2-0
Bologna
Serie A
Feb 25
Atalanta
0-1
Bologna
Coppa Italia
Sept 24
Bologna
1-1
Atalanta
Serie A
Mar 24
Atalanta
1-2
Bologna
Serie A
Dec 23
Bologna
1-0
Atalanta
Serie A
Apr 23
Atalanta
0-2
Bologna
Serie A
Jan 23
Bologna
1-2
Atalanta
Serie A
Mar 22
Bologna
0-1
Atalanta
Serie A
Aug 21
Atalanta
0-0
Bologna
Serie A

The head-to-head record between Atalanta and Bologna stands at four wins for each side with two draws in their last ten encounters. This indicates a balanced rivalry, with neither team consistently dominating the other. The scorelines show a mix of narrow victories, with four matches ending in a one-goal difference, and two matches resulting in draws, suggesting competitive matchups. Additionally, both teams have managed to secure shutouts against each other, which reflects a tendency for low-scoring outcomes. Bologna's last win was in December 2023, marking a competitive period for both clubs in recent fixtures.

Serie A Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
AS Roma
330010199
WWW
2
Inter
33008359
WWW
3
Como
32107347
WWD
4
AC Milan
32105237
DWW
5
Juventus
32104137
DWW
6
Lazio
22002026
WW
8
Atalanta
32014316
LWW
15
Bologna
301224-21
DLL
18
Venezia
300327-50
LLL
19
Genoa
300317-60
LLL
20
Fiorentina
300319-80
LLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
AtalantaHome
2W0D0L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 13.00 pts/game
BolognaAway
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 0 · GA 10.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
AtalantaBologna
1.48Goals p.g.1.12
1.26Goals conceded p.g.1.38
32%Clean sheets31%
45%Win rate44%
2.74Avg goals in match2.5
1.05xG per game1.08
0.01xGA per game-0.21
52%Possession %55%
4.5Shots on target / game3.4
3.4Corners per game4.2
Atalanta
Recent Form

Atalanta have won 9 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Atalanta 1-0 and beat Atalanta 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 8D 9L from the last 31 games (45% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AtalantaAll competitions
05 Sept
AS Roma
2-1
Atalanta
Serie A
31 Aug
Atalanta
1-0
Bologna
Serie A
27 Aug
Hapoel Tel Aviv
0-1
Atalanta
UEFA Europa Conference League
23 Aug
Atalanta
2-1
Sassuolo
Serie A
20 Aug
Atalanta
0-0
Hapoel Tel Aviv
UEFA Europa Conference League
14 Aug
Atalanta
1-0
Athletic Club
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
45%
8
Draw
26%
9
Lost
29%
Bologna
Recent Form

Bologna have won 9 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 0 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Bologna 1-0 and lost to Brighton 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 5D 13L from the last 32 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BolognaAll competitions
31 Aug
Atalanta
1-0
Bologna
Serie A
24 Aug
Bologna
0-1
Lazio
Serie A
15 Aug
Brighton
1-0
Bologna
Friendlies Clubs
08 Aug
Bologna
1-4
Pisa
Friendlies Clubs
01 Aug
Bologna
3-1
Cambuur
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Bologna
2-0
Iraklis 1908
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
44%
5
Draw
16%
13
Lost
41%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

8 players

Atalanta5

H. Ahanor
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
I. Hien
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
I. Sulemana
QuestionableKnee Injury
K. Sulemana
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
T. Kristensen
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury

Bologna3

J. Rowe
Missing FixtureInactive
N. Casale
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
O. El Azzouzi
Missing FixtureThigh Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Atalanta Win1.92 (56.6%)
Value Bets
Over 2.5 Goals1.91 (49.3%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.90 (50.7%)
Both Teams Score1.75 (53.1%)
BTTS No1.99 (46.9%)
Speculative
Draw3.56 (23%)
Bologna Win4.03 (20.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

D. Doveri has averaged 1.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Atalanta have averaged 3.4 corners per match at home; Bologna 4.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Atalanta have generated 1.05 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 45% of them. They put 4.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Atalanta player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Atalanta to Win

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.