Serie A Atalanta 31 Aug 2026 19:45 Bologna Prediction: Atalanta to win 1.90 View Odds > Pick your prediction AtalantaDraw Bologna Atalanta vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips – 31/08/2026 31 Aug 2026 Gewiss Stadium Louis HecqAtalanta 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. Our prediction 1X: Double Chance Atalanta or Draw 1.90 on Betfred · Confidence Medium Odds recorded on 29 Aug 2026 at 20:30 · Odds are subject to change Recommended Bets BetfredWilliam HillSmarkets Atalanta to win1.901.851.97BTTS Yes1.801.75· Odds recorded on 29 Aug 2026 at 20:30 · Odds are subject to changeMatch AnalysisAtalanta 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 WWDWD Wins3/5 (60%) Draws2/5 (40%) Losses0/5 (0%) Season statistics (5) 3Total goals 48%Both teams score 1.6Goals scored 1.4Goals conceded Bologna Recent form LWDLW Wins2/5 (40%) Draws1/5 (20%) Losses2/5 (40%) Season statistics (5) 3.1Total goals 57%Both teams score 1.4Goals scored 1.7Goals conceded Atalanta vs Bologna: Head-to-Head Atalanta 40 % Draws 20 % Bologna 40 % Average statistics (recent meetings) 1.6Total goals 20%Both teams score 0.6Home goals 1Away goals 0%Over 2.5 goals 100%Under 2.5 goals Probable lineup Lineups: Atalanta vs Bologna Atalanta3-4-2-1Starters1 Marco Carnesecchi2 Odilon Kossounou3 Sead Kolasinac4 Davide Zappacosta5 Marten de Roon6 Éderson7 Mario Pasalic8 Nicola Zalewski9 Giacomo Raspadori10 Nikola Krstovic11 Gianluca ScamaccaBenchP. VismaraM. SportielloR. ObricT. KristensenL. BernasconiA. ManzoniF. CassaE. SilvaAbsentThomas 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))Bologna4-3-3Starters1 Lukasz Skorupski2 Stefan Posch3 Jhon Lucumí4 Riccardo Calafiori5 Victor Kristiansen6 Lewis Ferguson7 Remo Freuler8 Michel Aebischer9 Riccardo Orsolini10 Santiago Castro11 Federico BernardeschiBenchFederico RavagliaKevin BonifaziSam BeukemaCharalambos LykogiannisOussama El AzzouziNikola MoroDan NdoyeJens OdgaardJoshua ZirkzeeAbsentJuan Miranda (Knock (out indefinitely, reported Apr 2026)) Low confidenceBoth 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. Odds comparison BetfredWilliam HillSmarketsMatchbookCoralLadbrokes Atalanta to win1.901.851.971.972.402.37Draw3.603.503.753.752.252.25Bologna to win4.004.004.204.204.004.00Under 2.5·1.91··1.851.83BTTS Yes1.801.75·1.851.751.75 Odds recorded on 29 Aug 2026 at 20:30 · Odds are subject to changeOur VerdictAtalanta'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.Questo articolo è a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.Competition: Serie AStage: Regular Season, 2Date: 31 Aug 2026Time: 19:45 BSTStadium: Gewiss StadiumFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat 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.The post Atalanta vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips – 31/08/2026 appeared first on The Football Faithful.