Atalanta vs Bologna Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest Serie A Odds for Monday, August 31st
Atalanta host Bologna in an intriguing Serie A clash on August 31, 2026. Read our full preview, lineups, team news, and match prediction.
OC Staff - August 31, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadAtalanta vs Bologna: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Atalanta host Bologna in an intriguing Serie A clash on Monday, August 31st at 2:45 PM ET, with the hosts currently sitting in 11th place in the standings and the visitors occupying 14th after the opening round of fixtures. Both sides will be eager to establish early-season momentum in what promises to be a tactical battle on the home turf of the hosts.
Atalanta vs Bologna Form
The hosts head into this fixture on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against Hapoel Tel Aviv in Conference League qualification, building on their 2-1 win over Sassuolo in their league opener. Their recent form has been highly encouraging, featuring friendly wins over Athletic Club and Schalke, alongside a draw with Hapoel Tel Aviv. Conversely, the visitors suffered a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Lazio in their opening Serie A game, which followed a 1-0 friendly loss on the road against Brighton.
Their pre-season was highly inconsistent, featuring a heavy 4-1 loss to Pisa but victories over Cambuur and Iraklis. Notably, matches between these sides are historically tight, with the home side seeing under 2.5 goals in their last five meetings against their opponents in all competitions.
Atalanta vs Bologna Head to Head
The last meeting between these two teams saw Bologna claim a narrow 1-0 victory in May 2026. Over their last six encounters, the away side has held the upper hand with three wins compared to two for the hosts, alongside a solitary draw.
This fixture has consistently been a low-scoring affair, with the home side seeing under 2.5 goals in their last five meetings against the visitors across all competitions.
Atalanta vs Bologna Odds
Atalanta vs Bologna Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Monday, August 31st, 2026
- Time: 2:45 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Atalanta vs Bologna Probable Lineups
Atalanta (4-3-3): Carnesecchi; Bernasconi, Scalvini, Kossounou, Zappacosta; Samardzic, Gaetano, Éderson; Raspadori, Scamacca, De Ketelaere
Bologna (4-3-3): Skorupski; Miranda, Heggem, Helland, Zortea; Ferguson, Moro, Odgaard; Cambiaghi, Piccoli, Orsolini
The tactical battle will likely be won in the transition phases. The hosts' midfield trio of Samardzic, Gaetano, and Éderson will look to exploit their strength in finishing scoring chances and creating long-shot opportunities. However, the visitors' aggressive style and offside trap could disrupt this flow, while their strength from direct free-kicks will test the home side's defensive organization.
Atalanta vs Bologna Team News
The home team will be without the injured Sulemana and Hien, while Kristensen remains a doubt. Zappacosta is expected to start over Bellanova, with Bernasconi deputising for Kolasinac. Up front, De Ketelaere and Scamacca are set to lead the line. For the visitors, El Azzouzi is sidelined with an injury, and Casale is doubtful.
Rowe is unlikely to feature due to transfer speculation, allowing Cambiaghi to start. Piccoli is preferred over Dovbyk, while Odgaard starts in midfield, leaving Bernardeschi on the bench.
Atalanta vs Bologna Match Facts
- Atalanta have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Bologna in all competitions.
Prediction: Atalanta 2-1 Bologna
The hosts are in significantly better shape following their opening-day league victory and midweek European success. While they have shown weaknesses in protecting a lead and stopping opponents from creating chances, their offensive strengths in finishing and long-range shooting should prove decisive.
The visitors struggle with finishing their own chances and defending aerial duels, which Scamacca and De Ketelaere can exploit to secure a narrow 2-1 victory for the home side.
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Given the contrasting starts to the domestic season and the hosts' strong home form, backing the home side to secure all three points represents excellent value. While historical head-to-head records suggest a low-scoring affair, the hosts' offensive potency should prove too much for a transitioning away side.
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