Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Atalanta vs Bologna in the Serie A. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 17:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Atalanta vs Bologna |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 17:00 BST |
| Venue | Gewiss Stadium |
Match Prediction: Atalanta 2-1 Bologna
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 07 Jan 2026 |  Bologna vs  Atalanta |
0 – 2 | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 13 Apr 2025 | Atalanta vs Bologna |
2 – 0 | Gewiss Stadium |
| Serie A | 28 Sep 2024 | Bologna vs Atalanta |
1 – 1 | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 03 Mar 2024 | Atalanta vs Bologna |
1 – 2 | Gewiss Stadium |
| Serie A | 23 Dec 2023 | Bologna vs Atalanta |
1 – 0 | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Atalanta come into this with a recent home draw against Genoa and a narrow home loss to Juventus, but their 3-2 win away at AC Milan shows they can still produce a result against strong opposition. Bologna have also shown they can land a big away win, beating Napoli 3-2, although their wider run includes defeats to Roma, Juventus and Aston Villa. With both sides having mixed recent numbers and no xG data available to separate them, this looks like a game where moments in the final third could decide it.
Atalanta’s home advantage and the fact they have already beaten Bologna twice in the last three meetings gives them a slight edge on the data. Bologna’s away threat is real, but the suspension to Jhon Lucumí removes one defensive option and Atalanta have enough attacking quality to make that count. Match Prediction: Atalanta 2-1 Bologna
Form Guide & Team Overview
Atalanta
Atalanta’s recent league form is mixed, with one win, two draws and two defeats across their last five. The standout result is the 3-2 away win over AC Milan, while the goalless draw with Genoa and the 1-1 draw at Roma show they have been competitive even when not winning.
There is also a pattern of tight games in their recent run, with all five matches decided by one goal or ending level. That suggests Atalanta are not far away from consistent results, but they have also been vulnerable in matches where the scoreline stays close.
Atalanta Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 10 May 2026 |  AC Milan vs Atalanta |
2 – 3 | W | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 2 May 2026 | Atalanta vs  Genoa |
0 – 0 | D | Gewiss Stadium |
| Serie A | 27 Apr 2026 |  Cagliari vs Atalanta |
3 – 2 | L | Sardegna Arena |
| Serie A | 18 Apr 2026 |  Roma vs Atalanta |
1 – 1 | D | Stadio Olimpico |
| Serie A | 11 Apr 2026 | Atalanta vs  Juventus |
0 – 1 | L | Gewiss Stadium |
Bologna
Bologna’s last five league matches also point to an uneven run, with two wins, one draw and two defeats. Their best result is the 3-2 away win at Napoli, which stands out alongside the 2-0 home win over Lecce.
However, the defeats to Roma and Juventus, plus the 0-0 draw with Cagliari, show they have not been producing the same level every week. Across all competitions, the 0-4 loss away to Aston Villa adds to the sense that their recent form has been inconsistent, especially away from home.
Bologna Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 11 May 2026 |  Napoli vs Bologna |
2 – 3 | W | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| Serie A | 3 May 2026 | Bologna vs Cagliari |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 25 Apr 2026 | Bologna vs Roma |
0 – 2 | L | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 19 Apr 2026 | Juventus vs Bologna |
2 – 0 | L | Juventus Stadium |
| Serie A | 12 Apr 2026 | Bologna vs  Lecce |
2 – 0 | W | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Team News & Injury Report
Atalanta
- Isak Hien (Yellow Card Suspension)
Bologna
- Jhon Lucumí (Yellow Card Suspension)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Atalanta (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Marco Carnesecchi (Goalkeeper), Giorgio Scalvini (Defender), TBC (Defender), Sead Kolasinac (Defender), Davide Zappacosta (Midfielder), Marten de Roon (Midfielder), Nicola Zalewski (Midfielder), Éderson (Midfielder), Charles De Ketelaere (Attacker), Giacomo Raspadori (Attacker), Nikola Krstović (Attacker)
Atalanta’s predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them a strong central base, with Davide Zappacosta and Nicola Zalewski able to provide width from deeper areas. That shape should also leave Charles De Ketelaere and Giacomo Raspadori close enough to support Nikola Krstović between the lines and in the box.
Bologna (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Massimo Pessina (Goalkeeper), Eivind Helland (Defender), TBC (Defender), João Mário (Defender), Juan Miranda (Defender), Lewis Ferguson (Midfielder), Remo Freuler (Midfielder), Tommaso Pobega (Midfielder), Federico Bernardeschi (Attacker), Riccardo Orsolini (Attacker), Santiago Castro (Attacker)
Bologna’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them a balanced structure, with Lewis Ferguson, Remo Freuler and Tommaso Pobega offering control in midfield. The front three can then stretch Atalanta’s back line, with Federico Bernardeschi likely important in linking play and arriving in advanced areas.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Atalanta | Bologna | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Atalanta | Bologna | Charles De Ketelaere against Eivind Helland could be decisive because De Ketelaere’s movement between the lines may force Helland into difficult decisions. |
| Atalanta | Bologna | Davide Zappacosta against Lewis Ferguson is a key midfield duel, with Zappacosta’s wide runs likely tested by Ferguson’s work in central areas. |
| Atalanta | Bologna | Charles De Ketelaere is key for Atalanta because he has been used in advanced attacking roles and can connect midfield to the final third. |
| Atalanta | Bologna | Federico Bernardeschi is key for Bologna because he offers attacking support from midfield and has been part of their recent starting structure. |
FAQs
For the best Serie A outright predictions, explore our guide.
Odds and market details are accurate as of the time of publication.
