Get the best Atalanta vs Cagliari prediction, betting tips, and odds ahead of this Serie A clash. Explore projected lineups, form, and top match insights.
Atalanta vs Cagliari Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
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Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Bergamo, New Balance Arena |
Atalanta host Cagliari at the New Balance Arena on Saturday, with both sides arriving level on six points after three matchdays of the new Serie A season. Our Atalanta vs Cagliari prediction follows below.
Atalanta are smarting from a bitter defeat at Roma, where both goals conceded came after the 89th minute. Sarri's side want to return to winning ways in front of their own supporters in Bergamo.
Cagliari travel to Lombardy full of belief after beating Lecce 1-0 on Monday, bouncing back from two straight defeats to claim their second league win of the campaign and match their hosts on points.
Across the last six meetings between these clubs, Atalanta hold three wins to Cagliari's two, with one draw. The most recent visit to the New Balance Arena ended in a 2-1 Atalanta win.
Atalanta vs Cagliari Form
Atalanta have banked six points from their opening three fixtures but that Roma defeat still stings, with both goals leaked in the dying moments. This is a side built to finish chances, yet the defence looks stubborn to trust, having shipped the most shots in the division. Scamacca and De Ketelaere carry the attacking threat, with Ederson pulling strings in the engine room.
Cagliari match their hosts on six points, their best return at this stage of a top-flight campaign since 2011/12. Daniel Maldini's winner saw off Lecce to end a rough spell, and Pisacane's men lean on set pieces and long shots, taking plenty of efforts across recent outings. That said, they have kept things tight, with under 2.5 goals landing in each of their last three league games.
Atalanta vs Cagliari Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Atalanta: K. Sulemana (Injured/out), I. Hien (Injured/out), G. Gaetano (Suspended)
Cagliari: R. Idrissi (Injured/out), M. Felici (Injured/out), Y. Mina (Injured/doubtful), Y. Trepy (Out)
Atalanta
Sarri sticks with a 4-3-3, with Carnesecchi a certainty in goal. Zappacosta gets a starting chance in defence alongside Kossounou and Scalvini, with Bernasconi on the left. Gaetano's suspension opens the door for Kessié to make his first start next to Samardzic and Ederson, while Scamacca, De Ketelaere and Elmas lead the line. Hien and Sulemana remain sidelined.
Cagliari
Pisacane lines up in a 4-3-2-1 with Caprile behind a back line of Ze Pedro, Rodriguez, Deiola and Obert, with Mina again on the bench. The midfield trio is Adopo, Winks and Romano. Fazzini and Daniel Maldini operate just behind Mendy, who keeps his place over Kevin Carlos. Idrissi and Felici are unavailable.
Atalanta vs Cagliari Predicted Lineup
Atalanta
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Carnesecchi; Zappacosta, Kossounou, Scalvini, Bernasconi; Kessié, Éderson, Samardzic; De Ketelaere, Scamacca, Elmas
Cagliari
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Caprile; Ze Pedro, Rodríguez, Deiola, Obert; Romano, Winks, Adopo; Fazzini, Maldini; Mendy
Atalanta vs Cagliari Key Stats & Match Facts
Gianluca Scamacca has scored in each of his last 3 appearances against Cagliari in Serie A.
Nikola Krstovic has recorded 1+ shots on target in all 5 of his last 5 outings against Cagliari in Serie A.
Cagliari have received 2+ cards in 5 of their last 7 matches against Atalanta in Serie A.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in each of Cagliari's last 3 games in Serie A.
There have been 27+ shots taken in 3 of Cagliari's last 3 matches in Serie A.
Atalanta vs Cagliari Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: The numbers favour Atalanta at home, projecting a 2-0 win for Sarri's side. They finish their chances well and should have too much for Cagliari, but with the visitors carrying a set-piece threat and the hosts leaking shots, there is scope for goals at both ends. Atalanta are the 8/11 favourites with Coral, while Cagliari are 9/2 with AK Bets and Betfred.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score – Yes The forecast points to a 1.94 to 1.24 scoreline, with both teams finding the net rated at around 60.85%. Atalanta's shaky defence and Cagliari's set-piece threat make this a sensible angle.
Total Goals Over/Under – Over 2.5 Goals The projection lands on a total of 3.18 goals, comfortably clear of the line, with the over rated at around 61.55%. Both sides look capable of chipping in, so the goals should flow at the New Balance Arena.
Atalanta vs Cagliari Bet Builder
Our four-leg Atalanta vs Cagliari bet builder tips lean on the head-to-head trends: Scamacca to score anytime, Krstovic for shots on target and total shots, and Deiola to be carded.
Gianluca Scamacca to score anytime looks strong, with the striker having found the net in each of his last three appearances against Cagliari in Serie A.
Nikola Krstovic over 0.5 shots on target stacks up, having landed 1+ on target in all five of his last five outings against Cagliari in Serie A.
Nikola Krstovic over 2.5 shots is backed by the numbers too, with the forward attempting 3+ shots in four of his last five appearances against Cagliari in Serie A.
Alessandro Deiola to be shown a card completes it, the defender having been carded in two of his last three Serie A outings, and Cagliari tend to rack up bookings against Atalanta.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 25/2 and is as short as 10/1 elsewhere.
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Atalanta vs Cagliari Talking Points
The battle to watch is Atalanta's finishing against a Cagliari side that fancies its set pieces. The hosts have shipped the most shots in the division so far, and with the visitors attempting 14 shots from dead-ball situations across the opening three matchdays, the third-highest in the league, there is real danger there. Ederson, who scored his 17th goal for the club against Roma, remains key in the engine room, while Scamacca's record against Cagliari makes him the man for the big moments. Fittingly, the fixture falls on the 89th anniversary of Atalanta's Serie A debut back on 12 September 1937.
Atalanta vs Cagliari Predictions FAQs
When is the Atalanta vs Cagliari Italian Serie A game?
Atalanta vs Cagliari kicks off on Saturday, 12 September 2026, at 19:45 UK time.
Where is Atalanta vs Cagliari being played?
The match is being played at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo.
What competition is Atalanta vs Cagliari in?
Atalanta vs Cagliari is taking place in Italian Serie A.
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