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Atalanta prepare to host northern rivals Bologna in their second Serie A game of the season at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on Monday.
Following an intriguing opening win of their domestic campaign, the home supporters will hope their team can make it two league wins in a row.
Meanwhile, the visiting team will look to secure their first point of the season and end their miserable winless run.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Atalanta vs. Bologna key stats
- Bologna have won four of their last five away meetings against Atalanta across all competitive fixtures.
- Atalanta have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five home matches against Bologna across all competitions.
- Atalanta have not lost in their last two competitive home games across all competitions.
Atalanta vs. Bologna preview: Hosts looking to continue unbeaten run
Atalanta vs. Bologna — Tale of the Tape
| Atalanta | vs | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Position | 14th |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Goals For | 0 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 1 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 4th/NA | Home / Away Rank | 16th/NA |
Maurizio Sarri made a winning start to life at Atalanta and followed that up by guiding the club to UEFA Conference League qualification during their midweek trip to Hungary.
Atalanta’s opening-day victory was particularly important as it ended a five-match winless run at home, during which they drew thrice and lost twice across all competitions.
They will now be looking to claim consecutive victories on home soil for the first time since February.
The hosts can take confidence from their impressive unbeaten record of four wins and one draw in their last five games in all competitions.
On the other hand, Bologna finished just three points behind Atalanta last season and one place outside the European qualification spots.
The Rossoblu suffered an opening-round 1-0 defeat to Lazio last weekend in Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico.
The result compounded their poor preseason performance in their last two games, with the team now without a win in three games.
A trip to Atalanta could suit Bologna, though, considering how well they finished last season away from home.
Their final seven league trips produced six victories and just one defeat, giving them one of the strongest away records in the division over that period.
Their final away game of the campaign also ended with a 1-0 victory at this ground, which will be a confidence booster for this clash.
Atalanta vs. Bologna form guide & betting tips
| Atalanta | vs | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
W |
Form | L |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 6th | Form Table | 14th |
| 2 | Goals For | 0 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 1 |
WWDWW |
Form (All Comps) | WWLLL |
Whispers predicts: Atalanta 1-1 Bologna
Atalanta enter this Serie A encounter as slight favourites to claim all three points in front of their home support.
They have struggled in previous meetings against Bologna, and we are predicting a 1-1 draw for this game.
Although Bologna have enjoyed strong head-to-head results against La Dea in recent seasons, especially at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia.
However, with Atalanta’s recent form under their new coach, Sarri, we expect them to put an end to their disappointing home performances against Bologna.
Heading into this game, the bookmakers have made Atalanta favourites to win at 17/20 (1.85).
A draw is priced at 13/5 (3.60), while an away victory for Bologna is offered at 3/1 (4.00), making them the underdogs.
Other options, like under 2.5 goals, are priced at 9/10 (1.90), while both teams to score (yes) is available at 3/4 (1.75) odds.
Also, a first-half draw stands at 5/4 (2.25) odds, and the home team double chance is given at 11/50 (1.22).
> Home team double chance at 11/50 (1.22) | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 2.5 goals at 9/10 (1.90) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Possible
> First-half draw at 5/4 (2.25) | Likelihood: Probable