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On August 23, 2026, at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, the Serie A season kicks off with Atalanta facing Sassuolo. The main lean is a home win or draw, with Atalanta showing solid form. Use our predictions and value picks to guide your bets on this exciting opener.
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 | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 |
| Home | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 |
| Away | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 22% | 49% | 30% |
| Home | 21% | 47% | 32% |
| Away | 22% | 50% | 28% |
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| 0.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Atalanta hosts Sassuolo at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo for the Serie A opener, with both teams looking to build on recent positive form. Atalanta’s consistent home record and Sassuolo’s away resilience set the stage for an evenly contested match, likely to hinge on early momentum and strategic discipline.
Atalanta will look to a full-strength squad with key attacking options like G. Raspadori and K. Sulemana. Sassuolo’s squad remains intact with attacking threats such as D. Berardi and P. Nuamah. Injuries are minimal, promising a competitive fixture.
If Atalanta scores first in the opener, expect a tense game with a potential shift in control, especially given recent form trends. If the match is level at halftime, Atalanta’s strong recent performances suggest they might push for late victory. Sassuolo’s history of title-deciding goals late in matches indicates the possibility of late drama.
Expect a dynamic game with Atalanta pressing high in possession and Sassuolo focusing on compact defending and quick counterattacks. Corners and disciplinary records will be crucial, as Atalanta’s aggressive style often leads to set-piece opportunities, while Sassuolo’s disciplined defense aims to exploit gaps on the break.
This match features Atalanta’s home advantage and recent strong form, especially in head-to-heads where they hold a slight edge. Sassuolo’s resilience on the road and threats from their attacking players could influence the outcome.
Atalanta’s recent home performance and Sassuolo’s away record are crucial. Recent meetings show Atalanta slightly dominating but Sassuolo capable of surprises, especially late in games.