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On May 17, 2026, at the New Balance Arena, Atalanta hosts Bologna in Serie A. Based on recent form, head-to-head trends, and squad availability, the main lean favors a victory or draw for Atalanta. Our best bets focus on modest, value-driven markets, aligned with optimized prediction insights.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 35 | 14 | 13 | 8 |
| Home | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Away | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 37% | 43% | 20% |
| Home | 39% | 33% | 28% |
| Away | 35% | 53% | 12% |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 |
| Home | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Away | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 31% | 37% | 31% |
| Home | 39% | 17% | 44% |
| Away | 24% | 59% | 18% |
Atalanta, currently in solid form, will host Bologna at New Balance Arena. Both teams have shown fluctuating recent performances, but Atalanta’s home advantage and superior head-to-head stats give them a slight edge. Injuries impact squad depth for Bologna, making this a key factor to consider.
Atalanta faces squad challenges with key defenders like G. Scalvini and L. Bernasconi out due to injuries, and B. Djimsiti is questionable. Bologna also faces defensive absences, including N. Casale and N. Cambiaghi, which might open space for Atalanta’s forwards. Injury lines suggest a possibly more open game, favoring over goals.
If Atalanta scores first in the match at New Balance Arena, the game is likely to open up, given their recent high-intensity approach and Bologna's vulnerability to early goals. A tie at halftime could see increased pressure on Bologna, while late goals are often decisive given Atalanta's aggressive pushing. Expected scoring patterns suggest Atalanta may aim to increase the pressure, especially if they take an early lead.
Atalanta typically play an attacking, high-press style, which should create numerous goal-scoring opportunities. Bologna's defensive discipline is mixed, making goals likely through set pieces or quick counterattacks. This setup favors markets focused on goal opportunities and risk management, especially around Atalanta’s aggressive tempo.
See below all the main information for this match.
Yes, the match between Atalanta and Bologna is scheduled for May 17, 2026, at New Balance Arena, Bergamo, in Serie A.
Atalanta is slightly favored to win or draw, with a combined probability of 90%. The predicted scoreline favors a narrow win for Atalanta, reflecting their home form and recent head-to-head strength.
You can consider betting on Atalanta or draw double chance, which has a strong supporting probability given recent performances and H2H data.
Goals markets suggest a likely total of over 1.5 goals, based on Atalanta’s attacking style and Bologna’s defensive record, which often concedes in open play.
Head-to-head streaks, combined with team form and injuries, point towards a higher likelihood of goals from Atalanta's key attackers like C. De Ketelaere and G. Scamacca.